Roger Kalia
"Kalia led with passionate intensity and a clear beat…He’s one to watch”
About
Praised for bringing a “fresh view to classical music” (The Republic), Indian American conductor Roger Kalia is a versatile communicator who brings unique and unmistakable energy to the podium. Recently profiled by Symphony Magazine in recognition of his innovative programming, Kalia has been hailed as “leading with passionate intensity and a clear beat” as well as being “one to watch” (Long Beach Gazette).
WNIN PBS presents Any Road with Brick Briscoe: Roger Kalia
The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra picks a new director for the first time in over 30 years.
WNIN PBS presents Any Road with Brick Briscoe: Roger Kalia
The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra picks a new director for the first time in over 30 years.
“Roger Kalia…emerges to my ear as the festival’s secret weapon. His enthusiasm and positivism, at least from my vantage as an observer, is unbounded. His leadership, impressive. “
4pm
St. Benedict Cathedral
“Sacred Airs & Majestic Pipes”
Bach | Air on the G String from Suite No. 3, BWV 1068
Elgar | Serenade for Strings, Op. 20
Poulenc | Organ Concerto in G minor
Dupré | Cortège el Litanie, op. 19, No. 2
Robert Nicholls, organ
Chicago Sinfonietta
Wentz Concert Hall
“Symphony Masala”
A celebration of Indian culture via a history-spanning symphonic performance of Bollywood songs reimagined in their first-ever arrangements for Western instruments.
Traditional | Selections from Symphony Masala
Hsiao | The Angel from Formosa
Esmail | Teen Murti
Ravel | Mother Goose Suite
Huang | Saibei Dance No. 3 from Saibei Suite No.2, Op.21
Anuradha Palakurthi, vocals
co-conducted with Mei-Ann Chen
News & Press
Manchester InkLink
Exploring Beethoven’s 3rd with Symphony NH
What’s fun for Kalia – is not bowing and then facing the orchestra to conduct but rather to have that relationship with the audience and how we as audience feel after the concert. He wants to see the joy in the audience – to communicate that joy that all on stage feel when they perform for us.
India New England News
Symphony New Hampshire Makes History as it Debuts First-Ever Bollywood Songs on Western Instruments with Singer Anuradha Palakurthi-Juju
...this show was the first of its kind in United States or perhaps in the world...Roger conducted the event with infectious aplomb...Unbelievable show.
"Beethoven’s 'Seventh Symphony' heated up the entire second half of the program. Conducting without a score, Roger Kalia displayed both his love of the symphony and his careful attention to the symphony’s many musical challenges. And it was worth it…A thrilling performance of which Kalia and the orchestra should be proud.”
