By Maria Bregman, music critic Few works in the world of literature and performing arts capture the audience’s imagination and psychological depth as potently as…
By Maria Bregman, music critic When Giuseppe Verdi composed Aida in 1871, he crafted an opera that would transcend its time. Set against the grandeur…
By Maria Bregman, music critic Opera, a genre often tied to tradition, has experienced a dramatic evolution in recent years. As contemporary composers breathe new…
By Maria Bregman, music critic When we think of Ludwig van Beethoven, many instantly recall the triumphant opening of his Fifth Symphony – a musical…
By Tessa Nolan On 21 September 2024, Björn Ulvaeus married Christina Sas in a private ceremony at the Langelinie Pavilion in Copenhagen, Denmark. The 79-year-old…
By Tessa Nolan Katy Perry, the pop princess who once reigned supreme with hits like “Roar” and “Firework,” has returned with her sixth studio album,…
By Tessa Nolan Chappell Roan, the enigmatic pop artist whose music blends infectious melodies with introspective lyrics, is set to electrify London’s iconic O2 Academy…
By Maria Bregman The world of classical music has once again been graced with a remarkable discovery, as researchers have uncovered a previously unknown piece…
The visual is as arresting as it is perilous. Inside a cylindrical wooden velodrome in the coastal town of Ponnani, Kerala, modified cars and motorcycles…
By Anne Fry In an era where music is as much about virality as it is about artistry, the unexpected can often rise to the…