Veena E Gayathri, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Music and Fine Arts University, Chennai, has said constant and continuous practice alone could make an artiste perfect and vibrant in his profession.
Inaugurating the Alagappa University Talent Exhibit Show (ALUTES) here on Tuesday, she said unless artistes involved themselves totally, they could not make others engrossed in music. “Music is a form of yoga and the artistes have to practice breath control (pranayama) to excel,” she said.
Presiding over the function, Prof S. Subbiah, Vice-Chancellor of Alagappa University said researches have proved that music has cured many diseases in patients as music could move the souls. “Music is a method through which one can realise God,” he said adding in foreign countries music was entertainment whereas in India, it was the means to realise the Almighty.
By listening to music one could enhance concentration and memory power, he said. Knowing the importance of music, RM. Alagappa Chettiar, founder of the university had introduced the music school, while starting a row of educational institutions, he said.
The university has also established a Centre of Fine Arts to encourage students learn Bharathanatiyam, vocal and other musical instruments.
V. Balachandran, Dean, Student Affairs, said the programme was intended to create awareness among the youth to recognize and appreciate India’s rich cultural legacy. It was also intended to bring out the innate talents and skills of youth in literary, fine arts, theatre, music and dance, he added.
