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...
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 not the case during his lifetime, however, when he was much more popular as a conductor than a composer –...
Brilliance, Manifold
The SOI Spring 2024 Season brims with the beauty of orchestral music featuring the return of beloved artistes and the...
Pipa Meets Flamenco Guitar
Chinese Pipa Master Gao Hong and Flamenco guitarist Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde announce their upcoming album “Alondra,” releasing globally on February...
Toti Dal Monte: The Jewel of Early 20th Century Soprano Brilliance
Rated as one of the most accomplished singers of her time, Toti Dal Monte was born in Venice on 27th June 1893. Her ambition was to become a concert pianist and she entered the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory in Venice while...
Dmitri Shostakovich: The Journey of a Musical Maverick
Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich was born on September 25, 1906, in St. Petersburg, Russia, a city immersed in the cultural and...
SOI’s Spring 2024 Season
The Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI), the country’s only full-time professional orchestra, is set to unveil its Spring 2024 Season...