-Three Musical Instruments to have a permanent home at IME-
-Online Virtual Exhibition to be unveiled shortly
-Leading Hindustani musicians of Bangalore – flautist Pravin Godkhindi, vocalist Sangeeta Katti and sitarist Anupama Bhagwat-
The finale of “Ravi Shankar @100: India’s Global Musician”, the centennial exhibition on Pandit Ravi Shankar, specially curated by The Indian Music Experience Museum (IME), an initiative of the Brigade Group and founded by Mr. Jaishankar M.R, Chairman and Managing Director, Brigade Group will be held on 21st February 2021 with tribute concerts at IME’s open-air sound garden by leading Hindustani musicians of Bangalore – flautist Pravin Godkhindi, vocalist Sangeeta Katti and sitarist Anupama Bhagwat, who will all play ragas and compositions created by and popularized by the maestro. Entry to the concert is open to all, and Covid protocols will be followed. While the exhibition will close on 21st February, 2021, three of Pandit Ravi Shankar’s musical instruments will have a permanent home at IME. IME is an institutional affiliate of the GRAMMY Museum®, LA and is the winner of TripAdvsior Travellers Choice award for 2020.
Manasi Prasad, Museum Director of IME, said “We are grateful that three of Pandit Ravi Shankar’s musical instruments, namely his sitar, surbahar and tanpura have been donated to the museum for permanent display at the Hall of Fame, along with his concert attire. This gesture endorses our museum’s commitment to deepening the understanding and appreciation of Indian music among young people. Pandit Ravi Shankar was a truly international artiste, at the same time firmly rooted in the Hindustani music tradition. We hope that our interpretation of his life will inspire people to engage more deeply with Indian classical music. We are excited that people can actually walk into our museum and witness the exhibits on display, first hand. We urge the public not to miss this opportunity to experience the life of the highly decorated Pandit Ravi Shankar.”
The centennial exhibition is organised with the support of the Ravi Shankar Foundation. On display are Pandit Ravi Shankar’s Bharat Ratna Award, Grammy Award, Ramon Magsaysay Award, Polar Music Prize, his musical instruments, costumes and photographs among other memorabilia. The exhibition also features listening stations and interactives, supported by interpretive graphic panels, that chronicle the life and work of the celebrated artist. A special feature is an ‘experience zone’ with sound design by GRAMMY® award winner Ricky Kej.
As the legacy of the year-long exhibition, an online virtual exhibition on Ravi Shankar will be unveiled shortly.
What:Ravishankar Centennial Exhibition
When:Ongoing till 21st Feb 2021
Where:Indian Music Experience Museum, Brigade Millennium Avenue, Opp. Wood Rose Club, JP Nagar 7th Phase, Bengaluru
