The Class of ’24
The young graduates of the SOI Music Academy gear up for their annual concert, along with a special performance. The...
Iconic Ballet Scores: From ‘The Nutcracker’ to ‘Giselle’
Ballet, with its mesmerizing choreography and ethereal grace, is a captivating art form that seamlessly intertwines movement and music. At...
The Meeting of Cultures
From the return of India-born Danish conductor Maria Badstue to the India debuts of the Georgian Sinfonietta, Danish Chamber Players and Indian American soprano Indira Mahajan, the NCPA presents many an international collaboration with the Symphony Orchestra of India. Concerts...
The Closure of the American Youth Symphony
“American Youth Symphony Announces Permanent Closure” screamed the ‘breaking news’ headline on the Violin Channel newsletter I subscribe. Rubbing my...
Harmonizing Communities: Moisés Lugo and the Chennai Youth Sinfonietta
Born in Paraguaná, Venezuela, Moisés Lugo is a dedicated music educator and trumpeter. Trained in El Sistema in Paraguaná, he...
Michael Torke’s “Unseen” (No. 7): Embracing an Ecstatic Groove
The first single from Unseen, the newest work by American composer, Michael Torke, was released earlier this month. (The full album will be available on May 10). The excerpt, No. 7 from a piece which unfolds in nine brief movements, delivers...
Remembering Maurizio Pollini: A Tribute to a Legendary Pianist
Maurizio Pollini, a name synonymous with brilliance and innovation in the realm of classical music, left an indelible mark on...
Empowering Musical Futures: Lucy French and the Chennai Youth Sinfonietta
Lucy French, a versatile cellist from Leamington Spa, UK, embodies a harmonious blend of artistic brilliance and educational passion. Since...