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L Subramaniam Plans Global Centre for Indian Music
Violinist L Subramaniam says he is working to raise funds for a global centre of excellence where students from across the world can learn Indian music, improvisation and musical experience. In an…
The Story in Brief
Violinist L Subramaniam says he is working to raise funds for a global centre of excellence where students from across the world can learn Indian music, improvisation and musical experience. In an interview with Rediff.com, the Padma Vibhushan awardee said his father’s ambition to make the violin a solo instrument shaped his career.
Subramaniam said honours were “a passing cloud” and that no musician could master the more than 5 million scales and numerous rhythmic cycles in Indian music. He described learning as a continuous process and said he wanted to create pathways for the next generation. His musical journey began after childhood diphtheria led his father to shift his focus from vocal training to the violin.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is that awards mark the summit of an artist’s career. Subramaniam’s own account points elsewhere: recognition matters less than sustained practice, new musical ideas and teaching. The proposed centre could give that philosophy a practical form, but its value will depend on funding, teachers and access for students beyond elite circles. The first test is simple: when will the centre open, and how many learners will it serve?
Source: rediff.com
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