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Serenade (Western Classical Music in India)
2023-12-19 18:30:28
The Symphony Orchestra of India, resident at the NCPA in Mumbai, is blessed with the harmony in diversity of many nationalities among its musicians. The unique sound of this young-in-years, musically maturing ensemble reflects not only the virtuosity of the players but also their international cultural contexts and training pedigrees. The opening concert of the Autumn 2023 Season, under the baton of Richard Farnes on 10th September, featured three works that span the evolution of European classical music as well […] The post appeared first on Serenade.
2023-11-30 16:37:17
Warwick Arts Centre, CoventryIndia’s only professional orchestra, here on the first date of a UK tour, has plenty of character and fine musicians. Pavel Kolesnikov was a slightly stiff soloist in Braham’s second piano concerto.Founded in 2006, the Symphony Orchestra of India is the country’s first and only professional orchestra.
2023-10-25 07:14:00
Fierce & intense: Peter Konwitschny's production of La traviata returns to ENO with a mesmerising account of the title role from Nicole Chevalier
Verdi: La Traviata - Nicole Chevalier, Freddie Tong, ENO Chorus - English National Opera (Photo: Belinda Jiao)Verdi: La traviata; Nicole Chevalier, Jose Simerilla Romero, Roland Wood, director: Peter Konwitschny/Ruth Knight, conductor: Richard Farnes; English National Opera at London ColiseumReviewed 23 October 2023Dystopic, concentrated and intense, Peter Konwitschny takes a strong view of La Traviata here in a highly theatrical yet musical revival with a superb trio of soloistsMy first experience with Verdi's La traviata was the John Copley production at the London Coliseum back in the 1980s. Extremely traditional yet well crafted, the production was eventually replaced by one by David Pountney. Since then English National Opera has had various production of the work, yet none has quite stuck, none has created the sort of long running popular production of this work that any company needs. Daniel Kramer's 2018 production proved unpopular and the company has now reverted to the earlier one […]
Serenade (Western Classical Music in India)
2023-09-12 18:31:38
The SOI Autumn 2023 Season brings the promise of musicianship at its best. From the India debut of celebrated British cellist Steven Isserlis with the Symphony Orchestra of India to the anticipated return of pianist Pavel Kolesnikov and conductors Richard Farnes and Alpesh Chauhan, the season’s programme presents a tapestry of diverse repertoire, technical proficiency and talent. Throughout his career, the award-winning cellist Steven Isserlis has been known for his virtuosic playing, soul-stirring tone, technical brilliance and profound musical interpretations. […]
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