Pianist Jennifer Heemstra and violinist Patrick TS Yim to trace the ancient Silk route at their concert From Hessler to Hindustan
Publication: The New Indian Express - Indulge
Author: Vinita Tiwari
Date: April 25, 2019
Location: Kolkata, India
Article type: Feature
Original language: English
Feature in Indulge Express covering pianist Jennifer Heemstra and violinist Patrick TS Yim of the Hessler Street Duo ahead of their performance “From Hessler to Hindustan” in Kolkata. The article centers on a program tracing the ancient Silk Road, connecting musical traditions across Asia, Europe, and beyond through a curated cross-cultural concert experience.
The performance at Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan included Elena Kats-Chernin’s Eliza Aria, the India premiere of Miles upon Miles by Yao Chen and Austin Yip, Edvard Grieg’s Sonata for Piano and Violin, works by Manuel Ponce, and Shostakovich’s Jazz Suite No. 1, accompanied by media art installations by Viraag Desai.
The article also highlights Heemstra’s leadership as founder of the Pitch Pipe Foundation and Kolkata Classics, noting her role in organizing concerts in the city and situating the performance within a broader international series spanning India, Dubai, and Dushanbe.
Featured individuals: Jennifer Heemstra, Patrick TS Yim
Event / Program: “From Hessler to Hindustan” (Hessler Street Duo)
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Archived source: Indulge Express (The New Indian Express), April 25, 2019. Digital article preserved via original publication link and PDF copy for documentation and archival reference.