Fingers laden with magic
Publication: The Telegraph India
Author: Fauzia Marikar
Date: March 29, 2016
Location: Kolkata, India
Article type: Review
Original language: English
Celebrated by The Telegraph India as a dynamic force in Kolkata’s cultural life, Jennifer Heemstra is recognized for driving the Kolkata Classics Club “from strength to strength” through visionary programming and artistic leadership. This review highlights a landmark four-hands piano performance with Chanda VanderHart, part of the Hathor series, which combined technical brilliance, inventive staging—including live projection of the pianists’ hands—and deeply engaging outreach across diverse audiences, from formal concert halls to community spaces. The series is praised for breaking traditional barriers in classical music, uniting performance, storytelling, and public engagement into a vibrant, inclusive artistic experience.
Featured individuals: Jennifer Heemstra, Chanda VanderHart
Event / Program: Kolkata Classics (Hathor Series)
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Archived source: The Telegraph (India), Opinion section, March 29, 2016. Scanned copy provided for documentation and archival reference.