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This is an archive article published on October 31, 2011
La Opera
The grand opera returns to Mumbai in February when Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) and Mumbais National Centre for Performing Arts present the works of two Italian composers.
Written by EXPRESS FEATURES SERVICE
October 31, 2011 12:33 AM IST
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The grand opera returns to Mumbai in February when Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) and Mumbais National Centre for Performing Arts present the works of two Italian composers Pietro Mascagnis masterpiece Cavalleria Rusticana and Ruggero Leoncavallos Pagliacci,one of the most performed operas worldwide. Both operas depict a range of emotions,from love and jealousy to betrayal and murder. This apart,SOI will also perform Carmina Burana,a manuscript of 254 poems and dramatic texts mostly from the 11th or 12th centuries,which were set to music by German composer Carl Orff in 1936. These landmark performances follow shows of Giacomo Puccinis Madama Butterfly in 2008 and Tosca in 2010.
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The shortlist for the next Skoda Art Prize has thrown up an interesting mix. Multi-media artist Jitish Kallat,photographer Navin Thomas,and LN Tallur,who trained as a museologist but turned his hand to art with interesting results,are vying for the Rs 1 lakh prize. For those who came in late,the Skoda Prize was launched last year,and Delhi-based Mithu Sen had carried it home amid tears on stage.
The jury this year includes Kiran Nader,a philanthropist and art collector; Vivan Sundaran,a contemporary artist,and Heike Munder,Director and Curator of the Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst,Zurich,among others. The winner will be announced on January 28,and the consolation prize is a trip to Switzerland. Watch this space.
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