Profile of Parul

Author(s): Pratap J Tolia
Publisher: Vardhaman Bharati International Foundation

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Yehudi Menuhin expresses his reverence for the musician thus: "Ravi Shankar has brought me a precious gift. Through him I have added a new dimension to my experience of music one which belongs to all great music. He has made sense and brought order out of chaos, for he has restored the fundamental and supreme ideal of dedicated work of self-control of faith and the value of living. "
What does the maestro himself have to say on his work? Here Is he :
On East-West Fusion :
Fusion requires a knowledge of both kinds of music. I have had no regular training in Western music, but do have a fairly good idea of the basics due to my long association with the West. This helped me improve the tonal range.
On the Classical Music Scene in India :
Extremely rewarding and better than ever before. I am happy with the way things are.
On Fusing Carnatic Hindustani Styles:
The concept is not new. It has always been done by musicians but can be successful only if done spontaneously and gradually. It can then be a happy fusion.
On the Necessity to Educate the Listeners In the Intricacies of Music to Ensure Greater Participation:
Educating the listeners does help but it is essential that they have a natural bent for music. Being a 'rasika' is important. On the Government's Attitude Towards Musicians:
The attitude is favourable; but should be even more so. They should provide the necessary aid-financial or other wise, but should refrain from interfeering. Politics has no place in music.
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