Two to Tango
The tango has travelled far beyond Argentina and Uruguay to find a well-respected place in the classical music canon. To trace the journey of this musical genre... Continue Reading...
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When you ask non-classical music lovers why they are not fond of classical music, the most common answers include “I am not intelligent enough to appreciate it”... Continue Reading...
300 years of St Thomas’
Built in 1718, the Neo-Gothic, Neo-Classical St Thomas’ Cathedral, Fort, Mumbai celebrated its tercentenary with a festival of sacred music. To commemorate 300 ... Continue Reading...
A season to remember
The Autumn 2018 Season of the Symphony Orchestra of India featured enthralling performances of rare as well as popular works by legendary composers. The Sympho... Continue Reading...
Da Capo Sammelan: Goa’s Western Classical Music Festival
Da Capo Sammelan is Goa's annual Western music festival, incorporating an international concert with Indian soprano Patricia Rozario and guests, and a showcase ... Continue Reading...
Bach in the Subways – Kolkata
Last month, Bach in the Subways honoured Bach’s 333rd birth year in Kolkata with a #Bach333 performance by the Founder, cellist Dale Henderson. This concert was... Continue Reading...
Sing For Pleasure Summer School 2018
I have been dabbling with this mystical and underrated phenomenon called ‘Conducting’ since 2006. As a school boy at St. Stanislaus, Bandra, I conducted my scho... Continue Reading...
SURPRISING PRACTICE TIPS: 4 ARIAS TO TRY TOO FAST
When it comes to sorting out a nasty bit of coloratura, stutter-inducing patter, or rhythms that make your eyes cross, slow practice is where it's at. Conversel... Continue Reading...