‘The Hindu November Fest 2017’ takes flight on November 24 with Anil Srinivasan, a versatile pianist inducing us into a trance of his melodies on November 26 along with Benny Dayal and his group. As a precursor to the event, he is conducting a workshop on November 25 at Musee Musical School of Music in Begumpet. The workshop is a 90-minute concourse is open to all.
A well-versed pianist, Anil Srinivasan begn learning the piano at the age of three and he now practices the art, playing western classical as well as traditional Carnatic music. He often says, , “I didn’t choose the piano, it chose me.”
The workshop aims to explore the infinite possibilities of playing the piano, one of the most adaptable instruments of our times. During the hour and a half seminar Anil will demonstrate a few pieces and continue with a free wheeling talk on classical and jazz traditions. Anil strongly believes that enthusiasts shouldn’t restrict themselves to a genre when pursuing an art form and is delighted to conduct the workshop for all interested in learning or even listening to the instrument. “It is not what you play, but how you play it,” says Anil who through this event brings to the contemporary crowd, a multi-faceted harmony of the piano and an idea of improvisation.
The title of the workshop ‘Piano Man Journeys’ is derived from a column by the same name that he writes in The Hindu . Anil has extensively conducted such workshops for children before in accordance with Rhapsody to invoke the idea of music as part of their curriculum.
“Music for me is life,” says Anil Srinivasan who encourages all those who hold music close to their heart to probe the wide spectrum of the art form and follow their passion.
He is enthralled at the chance of reuniting, after almost a decade, with Benny Dayal at the November Fest, reminiscing the performances done together many years ago.
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