The music of India is one of the oldest musical traditions in the world. It is more of a spiritual experience rather than mere entertainment for the enjoyment of the senses.

Unlike Western classical music, there is no fixed notation for the Indian musicians to follow but only a loose structure of notes.

The rest is left on the musician to improvise at the very moment it is being performed.

Thus each musical performance is unique and creates an experience of presence and meditation for the listener.

Indian classical dances are dances of the mind and soul and are extremely traditional.

The best way to experience Indian Classical music is to attend a concert.

BRBLA (Baton Rouge Bengali Association) is very happy to present this live performance in Baton Rouge by musicians and dancer who are performing all over the world

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The instruments chosen for solo performances and as accompaniment for the dance performance are Tabla (percussion) and Sarangi (string)

Tabla (right) is the most prominent Indian percussion instrument. The training of a Tabla player is not complete till he masters the art of accompaniment or stagecraft. He practices with many musicians to develop his skills as an accompanist just as the main performer does with different Tabla players. Subhajyoti Guha (Tabla) www.subhajyoti.com


Sarangi is one of the most impressive timbres of Indian instruments. It has been used mainly for singing and accompanying dancing performances. Sadly, the Sarangi is one the instruments that are threatened with extinction. This will be a rare opportunity to enjoy live Sarangi playing by Pankaj Mishra www.indianyellowpages.info/pankaj.html

Kathak is among the six major classical dances of India and one of the most dynamic theater arts in the world. The word Kathak is derived from katha, meaning "the art of storytelling." It is also synonymous with the community of artists known as Kathakas whose hereditary profession it was to narrate history while entertaining. With dance, music and mime these storytellers of ancient India would bring to life the great scriptures and epic so ancient times, especially the great Indian epics - the Mahabharata and the Ramayana - and the Puranas of Sanskrit literature. Alokparna (Kathak Dance) www.alokparna.com  

The event is being co-sponsored by LSU School of Music and Dance.

Special Thanks Prof. Brett Dietz , William D Kelly and Tiffany Neill

Date

Saturday

October 29th, 2011

Place

Louisiana state university school of of music

recital hall

Corner of Dalrymple Drive and Infirmary Rd.,
LSU School of Music Building,

Baton Rouge, 70803. Phone: 225-578-3261

(Parking available IN FRoNT OF BUILDING AND along St.)

 Time

7:00 P.M. - 9:30 p.m.

Cost

$10.00

EVENT CONTACT

TAPAN SARKAR

225-276-3867

TIFFANY NEILL

  225-578-3325

Program

Hall Opens at 6:30 pm

Tabla and Sarangi solo and duet performance

7:00 pm

Break at 8:00 pm

Kathak Dance accompanied by Sarangi and Tabla 8:30 pm

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