Maria Caniglia: A Life in Opera’s Limelight
Maria Caniglia was born in Naples on 5th May 1905. It was considered a blessing when Agostino Roche accepted her...
Suzuki, Einstein and India
Suzuki is a household name worldwide for any western music student or teacher. As someone invested in music education, the...
Renowned Conductor Seiji Ozawa Passes Away at 88
Seiji Ozawa, the illustrious Japanese conductor celebrated for his advocacy of modern composers and extensive work with prestigious orchestras worldwide, including the San Francisco Symphony, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Vienna State Opera, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, where he...
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...