Syrinx : XXII Prepares to Return to India
I went to Lisbon, Portugal in August 2018 to meet up with my partners in Syrinx : XXII — Katharine...
Two to Tango
The tango has travelled far beyond Argentina and Uruguay to find a well-respected place in the classical music canon. To...
Classical Music for All
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”, “I don’t know music theory” and “it’s so boring”. However, does it really...
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....
A season to remember
The Autumn 2018 Season of the Symphony Orchestra of India featured enthralling performances of rare as well as popular works...
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 event for talented Indian students. The Festival, now in its third year, seeks firstly to provide a...
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....
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,...