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The Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra has been active in the music festival circuit in Europe and beyond for over seven decades. Ahead of its performances at the NCPA, we take a look at how the orchestra has carried forward its rich heritage. By Beverly Pereira Since 1940, the Lithuanian National
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The Pune Guitar Society has, since its inception, attempted to bring important constituents of the classical guitar repertoire to mainstream audiences in the city. It is particularly challenging to do this with modern guitar-centered composers, who are less well-known to begin with and are not always easy for listeners to
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Music should inspire change, make us question and think in a context of diversity that transforms and overwhelms. Inspired by this credo, Akadêmia meets with potential partners all over the world to work together in ways that go beyond concert tours. Our proposals focus on the idea of sharing a
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It is usually said that when one attains the higher being in any performing arts, the artist forgets what exactly is happening in the surroundings and witnesses something beyond the normal, mundane life. In today’s fast paced world, we seldom come across such artists who are not conscious about
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Imagine hearing today what the great pianist – composers heard while composing their music or playing it. Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, Godowsky, Busoni and many more played a Steinway piano that was built during their life time. It is rare that one can find such a piano today and almost
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Works by Beethoven, Mozart, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Korngold, and Karl Jenkins to be showcased 13th – 28th September, 2017 | Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA • Sir Karl Jenkins, the most-performed living composer in the world to perform this season with the International premier of The Universe • Stephen Hough, one of the greatest living
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The Sixth iteration of the National Piano Festival / Competition MusiQuest is being held in Pune from November 14 to 19, 2017. Presented in an informal and friendly workshop / masterclass format with unrestricted repertoire choice; participants will have a unique opportunity not only for public performances but to extend their musical
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The opening of the Royal Opera House, Mumbai offers a huge opportunity for prestige events. We, Giving Voice Society, are preparing the first ever full-length opera production in this beautiful venue, an occasion of great significance. Following the success of our productions of Britten’s Little Sweep in 2013 and
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Music educators from across India and the US will gather in Delhi on Sunday, July 23rd for The Western Music Education Association (WMEA) 3rd Annual Music Conference entitled “A New Era for Music Education in India.” This year’s conference will take place at the India International Centre, Lodhi Road,
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The Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) is India’s first and only professional orchestra. Based at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Mumbai, it was founded in 2006 by NCPA Chairman Khushroo N. Suntook and internationally-renowned violinist Marat Bisengaliev. The SOI regularly performs with today’s leading conductors and
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It’s going to be a “Grand Night for Singing” with The Capital City Minstrels this May. Celebrating song and music from around the world, the choir will perform at venues in Delhi and at the Lawrence School Sanawar and Kasauli Christ Church on May 14, 17, 18, 20 and