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 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]
