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The Hindu: Chelsea de Souza traverses the Silk Road on a musical quest
The Hindu: Chelsea de Souza traverses the Silk Road on a musical quest

The young pianist at her lecture recital in Bengaluru brilliantly explained how melodies were traded between the East and the West to construct a cultural bridge

June 23, 2023 07:19 pm | Updated June 24, 2023 11:40 am IST

MALINI WHITE         

Accomplished technique was evident in their control and shaping of musical line, and interpretation and feeling shown in the sure grasp and communication of content and intent. Particularly notable was Chelsea’s fine contrast between a powerful bass and an exquisite delicacy of treble, particularly in the Debussy. With its very well-structured, presented and performed programme, so different from the usual recitals, it made for a captivating evening.

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The New Indian Express: Pianists Chelsea de Souza and Chloe de Souza present the works of legendary musicians at this classical music showcase this weekend
The New Indian Express: Pianists Chelsea de Souza and Chloe de Souza present the works of legendary musicians at this classical music showcase this weekend

Chelsea presents works of Claude Debussy, Toru Takemitsu, Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji and Reena Esmail

Alwin Benjamin Soji Published :  09th June 2023 12:00 AM

The Piano is a great instrument to understand various musical cultures and the influence they can have on each other. From legendary pianists like Beethoven and Mozart to contemporary stars like Elton John and Martha Argerich, everyone influences the other. Elaborating on this ‘influencing’ of music, US-based concert pianists and sisters Chelsea de Souza and Chloe de Souza present two piano recitals in the city as part of their ongoing India tour. We talk to Chelsea about the upcoming performance and the future projects she has in the pipeline.

“The performance is part of the concert tour that my sister and I are on. We just finished our first performance of the tour in Goa. On the first night, Chloe is doing a very exciting solo piano recital and then I join her at the end for a duet. The second night is a lecture recital that I am doing where I will be speaking about the music I will be playing and Chloe will be joining me at the end for a duet,” begins Chelsea.

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