The Transformative Power of Music
I had the privilege of experiencing the extraordinary performance of the Chennai Youth Sinfonietta on December 11, 2023, where the...
From the Stage to the Concert Hall
In the Spring 2024 Season, the Symphony Orchestra of India will be performing a wide array of orchestral works, mostly...
What does an orchestra conductor really do?
In recent years there have been many films about orchestra conductors. In films such as Divertimento, Tár, and Maestro, you can sense the halo of mystery that surrounds the figure of the conductor, which composer and music critic Robert Schumann called “a necessary...
Innovation, Inclusion, and International Collaboration: Anthony Bowne’s Trinity Laban Journey
Professor Anthony Bowne’s distinguished career encompasses leadership, education, and creative expertise, notably steering Trinity Laban since 2010. His pivotal role...
Gustav Mahler’s Symphonies on the Big Screen
The works of the composer Gustav Mahler (1860–1911) are among the most often played in many orchestras’ repertoire. This was...
Brilliance, Manifold
The SOI Spring 2024 Season brims with the beauty of orchestral music featuring the return of beloved artistes and the India debut of a Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano, a celebrated conductor, and a masterful cellist. We speak to Gergely Madaras, Sasha...
Pipa Meets Flamenco Guitar
Chinese Pipa Master Gao Hong and Flamenco guitarist Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde announce their upcoming album “Alondra,” releasing globally on February...
Toti Dal Monte: The Jewel of Early 20th Century Soprano Brilliance
Rated as one of the most accomplished singers of her time, Toti Dal Monte was born in Venice on 27th...