MUSIC ACADEMIES
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Madras Music Academy:the Music Academy goes back to mid-twenties. Several wellwishers and lovers of music had felt that steps should be taken to stimulate interest in Karnatic music in the south and to develop a musical culture along sound lines by establishing an Academy in Madras city. The idea took a definite shape when the All-India Music Conference held in Madras in 1927 passed a resolution recommending the organisation of a Music Academy in Madras for the purpose of fostering Indian music and to encourage the study of the theory and practice of music. |
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Rasika Ranjani Sabha:One of the oldest sabhas in the city, Rasika Ranjani Sabha has been a catalyst in promoting ting classical music and dance in the region. Besides hosting concerts of renowned musicians and dancers, the sabha conducts music classes for vocal and a few select string and percussion instruments. Established in 1930, the sabha has been the venue of several memorable performances by doyens of music - Musuri Subramaniya Iyer, Ariyakudi Ramanunja Iyengar, Palghat Mani Iyer, Mannargudi Sambasiva Iyer, Rajarathinam Pillai, Mysore Duraiswamy Iyengar and Balakrishna Sastrigal. |
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Hamsadhwani:Established in August 1990, with the blessings of Carnatic music legend Sri Semangudi Srinivasa Iyer, Hamsadhwani was started to nurture and spread a treasured cultural heritage of music, dance, drama and other performing arts. The organization holds Carnatic music concerts by renowned maestros and young talented artists. Hamsadhwani conducts its megavanza, every March to May, cornering the attention of rasikas (music lovers) and musicians. Located in 8th Lane, Indira Nagar, Adyar, Chennai 600 020. |
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