Lecture-Demonstration: R.K.Shriramkumar "Carnatic Music and the Violin" _ by Boyer College of Music and Dance (Temple University)

Date: 
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: 
Temple University, Rock Hall Auditorium, 1715 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia
United States

The Boyer college of Music and Dance is glad to invite you to the demonstration-lecture by Indian violinist R.K.Shriramkumar.
R.K. is a virtuoso violinist of the Carnatic style of Indian Classical music.


He will present an introduction to the Carnatic style of Indian classical music including explanation of its basic raga (melody) structure and its tala (rhythm) components. 


He will also demonstrate how the violin, primarily a Western instrument, has been adapted to become an integral part of a Carnatic music concert.The session will end with a short performance on the violin. There will be a Q&A segment at the end of presentation.


Join in: All Boyer College events are free and open to the public unless otherwise notated.

Free Open to Boyer college students, Temple students and staff, Violin enthusiasts, Indian community of Philadelphia

For more information, visit: temple.edu/boyer/events

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Arts & Culture
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GlobalPhilly™ 2013
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
Topic: 
Dance
Topic: 
Music