L. Subramaniam: from the music of southern India to present-day in Bangalore (India)

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Training partnership for Carnatic and related music from Southern India between the Subramaniam Foundation in Bangalore and the Royaumont Foundation.

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> Method

> Practical instruction

> Theoretical instruction

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Faculty

Dr L. Subramaniam violin. In the 1970’s as a young prodigy of Carnatic Indian music, L. Subramaniam met Yehudi Menuhin, Stéphane Grappelli, Jean-Pierre Rampal, became interested in jazz through Herbie Hancock, Al Jarreau, Tony Williams, Ravi Coltrane..., in other world musics, in all musical forms; orchestral, for the Cleveland San José Ballet… He worked together on Mahabbarata by Peter Brook in the 1990’s, and composed the music for the films Salaam Bombay, Mississippi Masala… His album Conversations and his Fantasy on vedics chants have become staples for musicians who are interested in the concept of musical fusion.
Sony has just brought out an anthology on DVD of his Global Fusion Festival (2011).

Places available for

› 5 improvisor musicians, professional-level singers and instrumentalists

Presentation

Subramaniam is among the mythical musicians of the last thirty years. Since his The Violin of Southern India recordings he has caused the Carnatic music of Southern India to shine forth throughout the world, at once as music embodying one of the great cultures of the Indian subcontinent and as universal music, shaped by a devotional spirituality of irresistible power. His music can speak to everyone across all cultures, for Subramaniam is able to make this refined and complex language accessible to all. The border between oral tradition and writing fades, and the split between heritage and creation is done away with: Subramaniam is presence and present. Hence, through direct contact with Subramaniam this international workshop is set to delve into the keys to the esthetics of Carnatic music, and to observe how recognized musician-improvisors and creators, hailing from all esthetic horizons, can use them to nourish their own imagination and creation.

Method

Workshops with all participants and by groups (2 – 4 persons), time for individual practice.

Practical instruction

Individual and group improvisation.

Theoretical instruction

Study of Carnatic music and the principles of modal and rhythmic structure, possibilities of use of Carnatic structures in improvisation/composition. Instrumental and vocal limitations.

Calendar

Audition

Selection by portfolio before Thursday 31st May 2012

Sessions

from Monday 6 through Sunday 19 August 2012 in Bangalore (Inde) in 2013 at Royaumont

Fee Information

The cost-sharing fee of 674 € is made up of a compulsory registration fee: 174 € (including membership in the Association des amis de Royaumont and access to the François Lang Music Library), and a maximum of 500 € (local transportation costs, room and board on the premises in India).

The Royaumont Foundation takes over the expense of international transportation.

Scholarship aid

The Association des Amis de Royaumont grants scholarships to singers born after 1st January 1984 and to instrumentalists born after 1st January 1987 who do not yet have a regular professional activity. This grant is made in the course of Board meetings of the Association on the basis of a portfolio (resume, letter of motivation).

If you are eligible for this scholarship from the Association des Amis de Royaumont, only tuition fees remain at your expense, i. e. a total amount of 174 €.