MLR Convention Centre is celebrating the birth centenary of India’s legendary sitar maestro Bharat Ratna Pandit Ravi Shankar. A majestic personality, he escalated Indian classic music beyond borders. He was India’s musical ambassador to the world and was a phenomenon in the classical music worlds of East and West. Ravi Shankar was awarded India’s highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna and received three Grammy Awards for his outstanding work.
This exclusive exhibition will feature some of his musical instruments, costumes, and photographs along with listening stations, recording and interactive installations, supported by interpretive graphic panels. Among the highlights is the experience zone with sound design by Grammy winner Ricky Kej.
The exhibition opening will be marked by a special concert by Ravi Shankar’s prime disciple, Grammy award-winning Mohan Veena maestro Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt, accompanied by dynamic tabla maestro Bickram Ghosh.
Come and pay tribute to the maestro.
Date: 7th March, Saturday
Venue: MLR Convention Centre, JP Nagar
Time: 7:00 PM