Hidemi Suzuki Spearheads as Jury Chairman at the Prestigious 24th International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition

Tokyo, Japan – Renowned cellist Hidemi Suzuki, a prominent figure in classical music, particularly in Baroque performance, has been appointed as the chair of the jury for the prestigious 24th International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition. Suzuki, celebrated for his mastery and profound understanding of Baroque music, brings decades of experience and a unique perspective to this distinguished role. Suzuki’s musical journey boasts significant accomplishments and contributions to the field. Notably, he was a founding member of the Bach Collegium Japan, an ensemble highly regarded for its performances and recordings of J.S. Bach’s church cantatas and … Read more

Chola Chairman Vellayan Subbiah Recognized as EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2023: A Deserved Tribute to Excellence

Chennai, India – Vellayan Subbiah, Chairman of Chola, has been awarded the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year for 2023. This notable achievement recognizes Subbiah’s exemplary contributions to the business world. Chola, a financial services corporation based in India, operates in diverse sectors such as vehicle finance, home loans, and corporate finance. The EY Entrepreneur of the Year award is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, innovative thinking, and contribution to their respective industries. Subbiah’s entrepreneurial journey has been marked by remarkable success and groundbreaking initiatives in the financial sector. Under Subbiah’s … Read more

Coal City Film Festival Announces Award-Winning Jude Idada as Jury Chairman for 2024 Edition, Unveils Official Selection of 41 Films

Enugu, Nigeria – The highly acclaimed Coal City Film Festival has announced the appointment of Jude Idada, an award-winning writer and filmmaker, as the jury chairman for its 2024 edition. Additionally, the festival organizers revealed the official selection of 41 films for the upcoming event, marking its fourth edition. With submissions pouring in from 33 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, South and North America, as well as the Middle East, the selected films were chosen from a pool of over a hundred. Uche Agbo, the festival founder and Executive Director, expressed his excitement in a … Read more