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...
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, while in Alexander Scriabin’s Moscow flat, Sabaneyev sat down at the piano and began to play a theme from Scriabin’s...
Amplify Your Sound: Essential Tips for Newcomer Music Promotion
In today’s oversaturated music landscape, it is an immense challenge for new artists to get their music heard amongst the...
A Comprehensive Guide to Essential Classical Guitar Repertoire
The classical guitar, with its intimate sound and rich timbre, boasts a repertoire as diverse and storied as any other...
Plácido Domingo’s Operalia Comes to Mumbai
As the NCPA prepares for the grand welcome of the 31st edition of Operalia and the celebrated tenor himself, ON Stage goes behind the scenes of the world’s most prestigious opera competition to be held this September for the first...
Neena Roy: Inspiring Excellence in Western Classical Music Education
Neena Roy, an esteemed educator in Western classical music, shares her insights into teaching methods, philosophies, and experiences. With a...
The Rivalry of Brahms and Wagner
In the vast landscape of 19th-century German music, two towering figures emerge, each commanding attention and adulation in their own...