After a fabulous performance at the historic Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata on 8^th March 2026, presented by the Consulate of France in Kolkata, ‘Nuit d’étoiles’ (Starry Night) arrives in Mumbai on Monday 27^th April at the Prithvi Theatre, to regale audiences with music that promises to transport the audience beyond the recital hall.

Led by soprano-composer Cheryl Bains an international ensemble of five women take the stage as a landmark moment of women-driven artistic excellence and global cultural dialogue. The multi-city tour designed to bring world-class mastery, story-telling and visionary empowerment to India’s elite audiences.  The lineup includes Steinway Artist Nadine Crasto, celebrated string players Fiona Rouse, Martina Charles, Eshvita Menezes and Dielle Braganza. 

While vocal recitals globally often rely on a single piano, this tour elevates the form into a cinematic concert experience. By integrating a string quartet and piano ensemble ‘Nuit d’étoiles’creates a sophisticated bridge between the intimacy of a solo recital and the rich layered resonance of a larger instrumental ensemble.

In a profound display of artistic agency, Cheryl Bainsleads the tour not only as Soloist but as Composer, Orchestrator, and Arranger. These bespoke orchestrations and arrangements were crafted specifically for this multigenerational, international ensemble of women, representing art in its most empowered and self-governed form.

The Experience

Cinematic Soundscape: A 90-minute immersive journey featuring a piano and string quartet ensemble, creating a "big-screen" depth far beyond a solo recital.

A Continental Tour: A curated selection of Romantic and Modern works by French, Italian, German, Russian, and Spanish masters

Narrative Immersion: Real-time projected translations ensure the emotional story is accessible to every audience member.

Narrative Immersion: Real-time projected translations ensure the emotional story is accessible to every audience member.

Meet the performers:

The Pianist - Nadine Jo Crasto  

Nadine Jo Crasto  Steinway Artist Nadine Jo Crasto holds a Master of Arts Degree in Piano Performance at the Royal Academy of Music, London. A decorated performer, she achieved gold seals and winning first place in the Jazz and Popular Music section of the All-India MusicQuest Competition. Nadine has graced stages in London, Bangladesh, Mumbai, Goa, Kolkata, Mysore, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Pune, establishing herself as a premier talent in the international classical and contemporary music scene.

The Violinist - Martina Charles

Aged 16, Martina Charles is a distinguished musical prodigy. She is the first person from Kerala and the youngest violinist in India to be awarded the Fellowship of Trinity College London (FTCL) in Violin at the age of 13. A two-time award-winner, Martina won the All-India Con Brio Violin Competition – Junior Category (2022) and the Senior Category (2023). Beyond the concert platform, she has contributed her artistry to a wide range of cinematic projects, including background music for the Malayalam film Thudarum, the Tamil film Maaman, and the film 8 Vasantalu. The Violinist

The Violinist - Eshvita Menezes  

Goan violinist Eshvita has been awarded the Fellowship of Trinity College London (FTCL) in Violin. She has appeared with the Symphony Orchestra of India, the Bombay Chamber Orchestra, the Sri Lanka Symphony Orchestra, and the South Asian Symphony Orchestra (SASO).Her career has led her to perform all over India in cities such as Mumbai, Goa, Chennai, as well as internationally in Sri Lanka, Tokyo, and Moscow. Notably, she had the honour to play for the grand re-opening of Mumbai’s Royal Opera House in October 2016 and currently serves as the Concert Master of the Stuti Choral and String Ensemble of Goa

The Violist - Dielle Braganza

Dielle Braganza is a versatile professional musician whose work spans multiple genres. She has featured in music videos and commercials and has performed all over India and abroad, showcasing her talent at international classical music festivals in China, Sri Lanka, and Canada. With a strong foundation in Western Classical music, she remains a sought-after instrumentalist for solo, orchestral, and chamber music performances, as well as eclectic independent projects and Bollywood recordings.

The Cellist - Fiona Rouse

Fiona Rouse Hailing from New Zealand, Fiona holds a Performance Degree from the Royal College of Music in London. Her career has seen her and her cello featured internationally in orchestras and string ensembles at the highest level. Beyond her extensive classical repertoire, she has performed on stage with legendary rock icons Bob Dylan and The Eagles. Now based in Mumbai, she continues to perform regularly with the Bombay Chamber Orchestra

Cheryl Bains

Cheryl Bains is an operatically trained Soprano and a crossover Composer- Performer. Raised in Singapore, Cheryl made her professional debut as a Soloist with Orchestra at the age of 14 at the world-renowned Esplanade Concert Hall. Formerly based in Los Angeles, Cheryl is of one of the few mentees of critically-acclaimed Hollywood Composer and Orchestrator, Ladd McIntosh. She is also a proud graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, New York. Cheryl gave the world premiere of her composition, The Legend of the Goddess, a crossover opera, on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2025, at the Royal Opera House, Mumbai. In India, audiences have seen Cheryl perform with the South Asian Symphony Orchestra, the Kolkata Sinfonietta Orchestra, the Indian Air Force Band, BMW India, in cities such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata and New Delhi, and for several Diplomatic missions in India. As an artist, Cheryl is proud to be associated with Steinway India, Furtados Music and The Neemrana Music Foundation. atile professional musician whose work spans multiple genres. She has featured in music videos and commercials and has performed all over India and abroad, showcasing her talent at international classical music festivals in China, Sri Lanka, and Canada. With a strong foundation in Western Classical music, she remains a sought-after instrumentalist for solo, orchestral, and chamber music performances, as well as eclectic independent projects and Bollywood recordings.

‘Nuit d’étoiles’is Western Classical reimagined: expansive, vibrant, and empowered in its vision. The evening brought to you by an all-female ensemble of piano, string quartet is super rare, not just in India, but in the classical music world all over. Expect a high level of classical, crossover, film and some of original music by Cheryl Bains herself. Western Classical is all set for a fresh take this time by talented young musicians who are all set to move you.

And you surely will hear Bains perform the classic ‘Nuit d'étoiles’ (Starry Night) the famous French art song composed by Claude Debussy. 

Event Details: ‘Nuit d’étoiles’ (Starry Night)

Date: Monday, 27^th April 2026

Time: 7. 30 pm

Venue: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu, Mumbai

Tickets: Bookmyshow

Collated by Verus Ferreira