MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS


24 Thu06.00 P.M
Museum Theatre
Museum Compound
Pantheon Road
Chennai 600 008
A Hundred Strings, Wooden Mallets and Magic
The santoor is a folk instrument native to Jammu and Kashmir and was
referred to as the “shathatantri veena” (100-stringed veena) in ancient
Sanskrit texts. Made of wood, it produces a bell-like and beautiful
sound that has been likened to the dulcimer.
A former rock musician who trained in Western drums and led a band
for five years, Mumbai-based Japanese musician, Mr. Takahiro Arai’s
musical journey turned to the santoor when he experienced a chance
meeting with Mr. Setsuo Miyashita, a santoor exponent and senior
disciple of Pandit Shivakumar Sharma.
Instantly drawn to the instrument, Mr. Arai began to learn how to play
it, eventually relocating to Mumbai from Japan in 2007. He has since
honed his gift for the rare santoor under the tutelage of Pt. Shivkumar
Sharma and become one of its most sought-after players.
Join us for a magical evening of music at the Museum Theatre.
Guests are welcome at no extra cost if accompanied by an IWA
member.
Please be seated by 5:45 p.m. as the recital will start at 6:00
p.m.
No refreshments will be served.

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