Indian Classical Music Appreciation

2 Sep 2011
18:00:00 - 21:30:00

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel

Friday, September 2, 2011

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SRUTI - The India Music and Dance Society Presents:

*Indian Classical Music Appreciation Workshop: *

6-7:30 pm: Session 1 by Amjad Ali Khan, Master of the Sarod with Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan, Sarod
8-9:30 pm: Session 2 by Malladi and Gundecha Brothers, vocalists in Hindustani and Carnatic traditions

Topics covered include: how music can be a way of life, how to appreciate music, the world outside writing or reading music, the importance of vocal music in Indian classical music, even for instrumentalists, and more!

FREE!
Light refreshments will be served

Benjamin Franklin ballroom, rooms 4 and 5
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
36th and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia PA 19104

http://sruti.org

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