february, 2020
Event Details
Masterclass: Symbiotic Relationship between the Western and Indian classical traditions by Dr Rupert Avis The session will explore the symbiotic relationship between Western and Indian classical traditions. The Western
Event Details
The session will explore the symbiotic relationship between Western and Indian classical traditions. The Western classical tradition is often distanced from the Indian classical traditions, yet this overlooks important points of symbiosis in the history of these traditions. Drawing on the work of significant scholars in the field, Rupert will provide an overview of this history and encourage more nuanced understanding. Musical examples included!
About Rupert:
Dr Rupert Avis is a researcher based at the University of York, UK. He’s studied at Chetham’s School of Music and holds degrees from the universities of Manchester, Cambridge and York. He completed his AHRC-funded PhD on the significance of Western art music in contemporary, metropolitan India at the University of York. His thesis is currently under peer-review with Routledge to be converted into a monograph.
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Time
(Wednesday) 2:00 pm
Location
Global Music Institute
7A, Knowledge Park