Con Brio Foundation

Con Brio Foundation Con Brio, The John Gomes Memorial Piano Competition and Festival, is an annual event presented by Furtados and directed by Parvesh Java.

The competition aims to provide a strong incentive to young Indian pianists to aim for high standards of pianism. The festival aims to promote strong relationships among Western Classical Musicians, especially pianists. Centred on a philosophy of collaboration, the event has musicians from India and abroad coming together not only to perform with each other but also to embark on educational projec

ts such as music lessons, masterclasses, workshops and a piano camp. The competition seeks to strengthen the community of pianists as well as to gain insights into the tapestry of the art of piano playing across the country. We will try to use these insights to find ways to bring advanced learning opportunities to pianists. If you are a young Indian pianist who meets the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to make the most of this platform and let us get to know you by participating in the competition. The final stages of the competition is integrated with the festival and the semifinalists will be invited to Mumbai to perform in concerts as part of the festival at the prestigious National Centre for the Performing Arts. Con Brio is dedicated to the late John Gomes, who, as owner and guiding light of Furtados for almost 50 years, made a significant contribution to the development of music performance and education. He purchased two Furtados stores in the 1950s and today there are 20 showrooms serving the cause of music all over the country.

13/05/2026

Let's hear it from the Violin Competition Winner of Con Brio 2025 - E. Chris Harris Samđź‘Ź

Con Brio 2025 ended with a final performance by Nadine Crasto (Piano 1), Smit Shah (Piano 2), Nakul Jogdeo (Piano 3), Pa...
14/04/2026

Con Brio 2025 ended with a final performance by Nadine Crasto (Piano 1), Smit Shah (Piano 2), Nakul Jogdeo (Piano 3), Parvesh Java (Piano 4), Eshvita Menezes (Violin 1), Martina Charles (Violin 1), Judyline Fernandes (Violin 2), Ravi Almeida (Violin 2), David de Menezes (Viola), Dielle Braganza (Viola), Michelle Simons (Cello), Saranga Cooray (Cello), Jasiel Peter (Double Bass) & Jeremiah Christopher (Conductor) performing the Concerto for 4 Keyboards, BWV 1065 by Antonio Vivaldi!

The 'Allegro Con Brio' by Giovanni Bottessini performed by Eshvita Menezes (Violin 1), Judyline Fernandes (Violin 2), D...
08/04/2026

The 'Allegro Con Brio' by Giovanni Bottessini performed by Eshvita Menezes (Violin 1), Judyline Fernandes (Violin 2), David de Menezes (Viola), Saranga Cooray (Cello), Jasiel Peter (Double Bass) towards the end of Con Brio 2025!

"Bella figlia dell’ amore" by Giuseppe Verdi performed by Smit Shah (Piano), Kersi Gazdar (Tenor), Subin Mathai (Counter...
26/03/2026

"Bella figlia dell’ amore" by Giuseppe Verdi performed by Smit Shah (Piano), Kersi Gazdar (Tenor), Subin Mathai (Counter Tenor), Meera Arora (Soprano), and Rahul Bhardwaj (Baritone) on the last day of Con Brio 2025!

Kersi Gazdar (Tenor), Rahul Bharadwaj (Baritone), and Nadine Crasto (Piano) recreating Gaetano Donizetti's 'Venti Scudi'...
11/03/2026

Kersi Gazdar (Tenor), Rahul Bharadwaj (Baritone), and Nadine Crasto (Piano) recreating Gaetano Donizetti's 'Venti Scudi'đź‘Ź

04/03/2026

Day 4 of the Con Brio was filled with the sweet rhythms of violins at the Violin Final Competition, as competitors brought passion and artistry to the stage!

The Festival continued with another grand choir and a finale with 4 pianos and an ensemble making the entire occassion a memorable and successful one!

Watch the full Day 4 Highlights on YouTube now!

The Violin Competition Finale was held on Day 4 with the Finalists performing for the last time on stage!Finalists in or...
25/02/2026

The Violin Competition Finale was held on Day 4 with the Finalists performing for the last time on stage!
Finalists in order: E. Chris Harris Sam, Riya Sebastian, Smitha Sasikumar

The Paranjoti Academy Chorus along with an ensemble conducted by Parvesh Java, perform a series of pieces by Verdi, Leon...
23/02/2026

The Paranjoti Academy Chorus along with an ensemble conducted by Parvesh Java, perform a series of pieces by Verdi, Leoncavallo, and Puccini!

G Anya Saraswathi (Clarinet) & Nakul Jogdeo (Piano) open the last day of Con Brio 2025 with 'Adagio' by Alessandro Marce...
16/02/2026

G Anya Saraswathi (Clarinet) & Nakul Jogdeo (Piano) open the last day of Con Brio 2025 with 'Adagio' by Alessandro Marcello

10/02/2026

Let's hear it from the Voice Competition Winner of Con Brio 2025 - Orlando Querobino Vasđź‘Ź

Day 3 at Con Brio ended with the Newman choir performing sacred choral music, conducted by Celeste Cordo!
30/01/2026

Day 3 at Con Brio ended with the Newman choir performing sacred choral music, conducted by Celeste Cordo!

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