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Many musicians dream of making a record with a symphony orchestra, but few can afford to make it a reality. Thanks to an extraordinary ability to compose melodies that take root in his listeners’ minds and because he has, for years, patiently performed these compositions on stage to the point
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Astor Piazzolla is universally considered the pre-eminent figure in the history of tango and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. His compositions, including beloved and widely performed works such as “Libertango”, “Oblivion”, and “Adios Nonino” have become standards of musical repertoire. Together with the Fundación Astor
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Rehearsals have begun this week for one of the major new productions of this summer, Luigi Nono’s “azione scenica” Intolleranza 1960. This key work of the 20th century was originally to be presented this past summer. It is now a central production of the second part of the centenary
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With its young players blossoming and winning regularly in international competitions, the SOI Music Academy is on a steady path to fulfil its raison d’être—to give India its very own Western classical music ensemble on a par with European ensembles. The brilliant performance of the students in the
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Rolls-Royce continues its ‘Inspiring Greatness’ series which features individuals who rewrite the boundaries of greatness. In this latest film, Virtuoso violinist Charlie Siem discusses his inspiration and pursuit of perfection, the physical and mental challenges of performing some of the most famous, technically demanding and emotionally powerful music ever written.
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Given the National Education Policy (2020) and its emphasis on Art Integration, schools and key stakeholders have been meeting and collaborating to understand this deeper. To start with, Art is natural for a child’s expression and an integral part of his/her intelligence and holistic development. While Art Integration
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Performing arts centres across continents find themselves at a similar juncture in their otherwise richly diverse histories today—being closed for a prolonged period practically for the first time. The cultural landmark in the heart of Buenos Aires, Teatro Colón saw its majestic auditorium fall silent in March 2020, on
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In honour of the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, Classical Movements, in collaboration with world-renowned conductor Marin Alsop, has formed the Hope & Harmony Ensemble. The 14 musicians represent the Atlanta Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, National Symphony, New
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The first in a series of talks with renowned artistes presented digitally by the NCPA saw Zakir Hussain and Zane Dalal discuss the convergence and divergence of Indian and Western classical music traditions, and the power of art to unify and overcome hardships. When two artistes deeply passionate about their
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In Vivian Liff’s passing, the NCPA lost its great patron and generous contributor to the creation of the Stuart-Liff Library. Chairman Khushroo N. Suntook remembers the authority on opera, renowned writer and music critic, and a dear friend. At times, you seek solitude to be alone with your thoughts,
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Carnegie Hall’s free streaming series continues on Thursday evenings throughout December with new original Live with Carnegie Hall episodes curated by leading artists and Learn with Carnegie Hall programs on Wednesday afternoons featuring highlights from Carnegie Hall’s three acclaimed national youth ensembles: the National Youth Orchestra of the
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Socially distanced seating, pre-concert disinfectant mists, music-enhancing face masks, state-of-the-art drive-in concerts – the pandemic has got us thinking on our feet. Richard Nowell, technical consultant to the NCPA and other international organisations, recounts his first-hand experience of making the English National Opera’s Drive & Live: a top-notch sonic event