This article first appeared on Serenade Magazine The city of Pune can have had few more generous and committed patrons of music than Maharookh Forbes, of the multinational engineering company, Forbes Marshall. An accomplished pianist herself, she lent her whole-hearted support to organisations in Pune and Mumbai, notably to the National Centre for the Performing… [Read More]
STEPHEN KOVACEVICH
By Priya Chaturvedi. This article first appeared on Serenade Magazine In an exclusive interview with Serenade, after his recital at Pune’s Mazda Hall on November 10, 2019, Stephen Kovacevich spoke with his customary candour, spontaneity and yes, incisiveness, about the music he plays. Wth a concert debut at the age of 11, at 79, Stephen… [Read More]
A very touching testimony
These two testimonies were written by a music lover, Keith Kline. 25th March 2018 Dear Poona Music Society My twelve years old son was awakening to the beauty of western classical music when I first learned of the PMS. Over the past six years, the two of us have enjoyed many beautiful performances together. I… [Read More]
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Imagine hearing today what the great pianist – composers heard while composing their music or playing it. Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, Godowsky, Busoni and many more played a Steinway piano that was built during their life time. It is rare that one can find such a piano today and almost unimaginable that a piano… [Read More]
Pune Suzuki School students at Royal Albert Hall
Students of Suzuki School of Violin, Pune at a Gala Concert at Royal Albert Hall, London / On Easter Sunday, 27th March 2016, on an otherwise cool and blustery spring evening, the Royal Albert Hall in Central London witnessed a unique musical event – the Suzuki Gala – that warmed the hearts of the 5000… [Read More]
A Rendezvous with Pianist Paul Stewart
You’ve been performing for The Poona Music Society for many years. Tell us how this association began, how it grew and what made it sustain for so long. My first visit to Pune was in 1989, though unrelated to anything musical…it was part of a rough-and-ready backpacking trip throughout Asia, and India (which I had always wanted to… [Read More]
Turning Pages
Sonam Lodhi tells us about her experiences turning pages for pianists during the concerts. I became a life member of the Poona Music Society four years ago. I quit my job in the software industry and decided to become a full time musician – to teach piano and to perform. One of the things I… [Read More]
Recollections: Bill Evans
DEDICATION: LEO BROUWER AND BILL EVANS. Normally known as a jazz bass player across several styles in the genre, Jayant has continued to explore his interests in the contemporary classical guitar. He holds an LTCL Recital Diploma, which was awarded to him for a programme featuring works by modern composers. On Thursday January 14th 2016,… [Read More]
Recollections: Leo Brouwer
DEDICATION: LEO BROUWER AND BILL EVANS. Normally known as a jazz bass player across several styles in the genre, Jayant has continued to explore his interests in the contemporary classical guitar. He holds an LTCL Recital Diploma, which was awarded to him for a programme featuring works by modern composers. On Thursday January 14th 2016,… [Read More]
Pune Guitar Society (PGS) – Starting the Journey
The Background The Pune Guitar Society (PGS) started in May this year (2015). As classical guitarists in the city we have always had the support of the Poona Music Society, getting access to classical guitar concerts and workshops at least once a year. However, when it comes to our own relationship with the guitar, we… [Read More]