Weekends at KNMA

Join pianists and vocalists Aching Shaiza and Neecia Majolly for an evening of music that moves between classical piano repertoire and beloved Broadway melodies. The programme brings together works by composers such as Frédéric Chopin, Béla Bartók, and Moritz Moszkowski alongside songs from musicals and films including Les Misérables, Funny Girl, Annie Get Your Gun, and Yentl.

Performed through a combination of piano solos, vocal performances, and four-hand piano works, the recital explores the expressive range of Western classical and musical theatre traditions. From the dramatic intensity of Chopin’s Revolutionary Étude to the lyrical beauty of The Prayer and the theatrical energy of Don’t Rain on My Parade, the programme presents a dynamic blend of virtuosity, storytelling, and musical dialogue.

The evening also includes selections from Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music, and Bartók’s Romanian Dances, offering audiences a journey through different musical styles, moods, and traditions.

About the Artists

Aching Shaiza

Pianist and mezzo-soprano Aching Shaiza trained at Patkai Christian College and holds ATCL and DipABRSM in Piano and Voice. She has performed internationally across Europe and Asia and previously taught music at institutions including The American Embassy School and The British School in Delhi. Shaiza currently serves as Piano and Voice faculty at the Caux Artist Program, Switzerland, and heads the Voice Department at THEME Music Institute, Delhi NCR.

Neecia Majolly

Neecia Majolly is a pianist, singer-songwriter, and founder of the Neecia Majolly Centre for Performing Arts and the Majolly Music Trust. Trained at the Western Australian Conservatorium, she has performed internationally and received multiple awards for her musical work. A semi-retired concert pianist, she continues to work as a composer, conductor, and vocal coach while promoting music education and performance initiatives in India.

While you’re here, explore KNMA’s ongoing exhibition
TYEB MEHTA Bearing Weight (with the lightness of being).