Music and Memories
Friday, April 24, 1998, began as a usual day in the life for me. It was an overcast morning in Calcutta, as it tends to be on days when the city is blessed with... Continue Reading...
Throwback Thursday
A Summer Idyll – Continued
My senses had been heightened due to sheer anticipation when I arrived in the Austrian capital. It took me only a few hours to realise that Vienna truly was soa... Continue Reading...
East Europe – A Summer Fantasy
The antique church had an organ played by Mozart. It was small and filled with the faithful waiting for the music to begin. A child danced before the first row,... Continue Reading...
A Summer Idyll
The opening bars of Mozart’s Fantasia in D minor are a gateway to an inviting sonic escape. Through the sombre arpeggios of the Andante, the weeping Adagio, the... Continue Reading...
THE SHOW MUST GO ON
“The show must go on”, is the most valuable lesson that I have learnt in all my years on stage. While it rings true, its real significance is not easy to unders... Continue Reading...
Revisiting a concert at the Royal Albert Hall
I have been playing the violin for 10 years, and have participated in many concerts. But by far, the best of them was the concert at the Royal Albert Hall in Lo... Continue Reading...
Prague Summer Nights and Me
In the summer of 2017, I had the uniquely rewarding experience of attending the Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival (PSN). Produced by Classical ... Continue Reading...
My MusiQuest Journey
It was definitely a mixed feeling when my name was announced as the winner of the first prize in MusiQuest 2017. I got really anxious when my good friend and du... Continue Reading...