Western Classical Music

SOI's Zane Dalal on its Autumn 2018 season, western classical music in India, and more

Zane Dalal, associate music director of the Symphony Orchestra of India, talks about why western classical music should be important to Mumbai

Violin virtuoso Dr L Subramaniam on how Indian classical music took on the world stage

Dr L Subramaniam is an internationally renowned violinist and composer, who has collaborated with legendary musicians across the world.

Symphony Orchestra of India turns 11: A look back at its decade-long journey

The Symphony Orchestra of India is the first and only of its kind in India, and has collaborated with Zakir Hussain and Shankar Mahadevan, as well as celebrated international musicians.

Calcutta International Classical Guitar Festival 2016: Triumph of community over commerce

With an audience this engaged in the organising, publicising and functioning of an event, the Calcutta International Classical Guitar Festival has borne witness to the transformation of passive concert audiences into engaged members of a virtual (and tangible) community.

Bach in the Subways: Dale Henderson inspired a global movement to make music accessible

Dale Henderson, the founder of the global Bach In The Subways movement, tells us how he was inspired to take classical music to the masses in a novel way

Bittersweet symphony: Finnish conductor Osmo Vänskä talks music, and motorbikes

Before his first performance In India with the Orchestre de la Sussie Romande ensemble, Finnish conductor Osmo Vänskä talks to us about music and more

Medley-makers: Shillong Chamber Choir on how they come up with their winning repertoire

A conversation with the members of the Shillong Chamber Choir, which was founded by Padma Shri Neil Nongkynrih in 2001 about their unique musical medleys

Medley for a maestro: Zubin Mehta serenaded by Shillong Chamber Choir for 80th birthday

Zubin Mehta, world renowned conductor of Western classical music, was serenaded by the Shillong Chamber Choir as part of his 80th birthday celebrations

Biz lessons from music: Change rules if you don't get to do what you want to, says violinist Dr L Subramaniam

"When I picked up my violin, I was happy. I still am," says Dr Subramaniam.

I came to Kashmir with my music to say let the healing begin: Zubin Mehta

Mehta said, "I am not party to the inner machinations of Kashmir politics. I come with my music and say, 'let the healing start with the first note of Beethoven!"