In anticipation of the World premiere of Ravi Shankar’s only opera 'Sukanya', the Bagri Foundation presents the fifth episode of 'The Music Room', a short online film series, exploring dialogues between classical Indian and Western music with the opera's conductor David Murphy.

This episode aims to enhance our understanding of Tala and explores the concept of Konnakol – the rhythmic language of Indian Classical Music. This is demonstrated firstly on the mridangam (the double-headed drum from South India) by mridangam virtuoso M Balachandar who shows how each syllable relates to a particular drum stroke.

Tabla player Raj Kumar Misra then gives a demonstration of konnakol in action. The film concludes with an excerpt from a work in progress presentation of Ravi Shankar’s opera 'Sukanya', showing his unique use of konnakol – in counterpoint with western voices.

The Bagri Foundation is delighted to support Ravi Shankar’s 'Sukanya' to raise awareness and understanding of the rich arts of India and enable an innovative dialogue between cultures, traditions and art forms. Ravi Shankar, before his passing in December 2012, envisioned the opera as a truly groundbreaking piece, which will explore the common ground between the music, dance and theatrical traditions of India and of the West. He passed on the concept to David Murphy who has since worked with Shankar’s daughter Anoushka to bring the work to life. 'Sukanya' takes place from 12 - 19 May 2017.
For more information and to book your tickets visit: www.bagrifoundation.org/ravishankarsukanya/

This is a video by Box Clever Limited.

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