The Centre for the Arts, NUS is organising Lectures on Indian Music by Dr M. Hariharen on 30 & 31 Mar 2004. The lectures will be held at University Cultural Centre Gallery Studio (Level 3) from 4pm - 5.15pm on both days. Admission is free and all are welcome.

The Development of Orchestration in Indian Music

Tuesday, 30 March 2004, 4.00 to 5.15pm

The lecture traces the phenomenon and development of Indian orchestral music and its musical influences on other musical traditions and genres, resulting in new musical dialogues.

A Comparison of Indian Music with Other Musical Systems

Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 4.00 to 5.15pm

This presentation will make illuminating comparisons between Indian music and other forms of musical expressions and techniques in order to understand the systems behind musical exploration. It will include the comparative modes and ragas that are available in various musical systems.

About the Speaker

Dr M. Hariharen is the President of the Indian Society for Music Education and Research in India. He is also a Special Officer with the State Music, Dance, Drama Academy & State Fine Arts Academy and is the Principal of Bharathiar Centre for Performing Arts & Fine Arts in Pondicherry, India. He has published widely, participated in many international conferences and lectured in universities in Australia, Japan and USA.

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