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...
Frances Alda: A Journey from Antipodean Beginnings to Metropolitan Opera Stardom
Frances Alda was born as Fanny Jane Davis on 31st May 1879 in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was her famous teacher Mathilde Marchesi who evolved “Alda” as the soprano’s last name. Her mother, Leonora Simonsen, was a professional singer. As...
ABRSM launches first ever drum kit syllabus
ABRSM is launching its first ever drum kit syllabus. Showcasing an unprecedented breadth of musical styles, the landmark syllabus offers...
Scriabin’s Fantasie in B Minor: A Dramatic Tour de Force
The story, recounted by the Russian musicologist, Leonid Sabaneyev, is so incredible that it may have been apocryphal. One day,...