Experience the drama, passion, and romance of opera in a concert featuring timeless masterpieces from Bizet’s Carmen, Verdi’s La Traviata, and Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet. 
The South Asian Symphony Orchestra will be led by India-born Danish conductor Maria Badstue, and joined by stellar soloists—Indian-American tenor Alok Kumar and soprano Cheryl Bains. This concert brings the emotional power of grand opera to life in Bengaluru.
 
About the artists:

The South Asian Symphony Orchestra brings together talented musicians from across the region to foster peace and unity through music. Inspired by Ambassador Nirupama Menon Rao’s extensive years in diplomacy, the orchestra provides a platform to promote dialogue, cultural synergy, and friendly understanding.
 
Praised as “one of the best young Danish conductors of today” (Berlingske Media), Maria Badstue is known for her dynamic artistry and cross-cultural collaborations, with a growing international presence, leading orchestras and opera performances across Denmark, Sweden, France, Italy, and the United States.
 
Soprano and composer Cheryl Bains is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music and has appeared in opera and concert performances in the USA, Italy, Singapore, and India, performing leading roles from Lakmé to Susanna (The Marriage of Figaro). She recently premiered her original crossover opera The Legend of the Goddess at Mumbai’s Royal Opera House.
 
Praised by The Guardian as “a knockout”, Indian-American tenor Alok Kumar has been a frequent presence on major opera stages including at The Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House (UK), and Los Angeles Opera, and appears regularly with top orchestras including The Cleveland Orchestra and San Diego Symphony.