In the 1960s, the Western world discovered the beauty of Indian music - thanks in particular to Ravi Shankar - its scales, instruments and modal improvisations. At that time, it was not only jazz and rock musicians who sought to encounter India, but also classical performers. The violinist Yehudi Menuhin said: "I owe Ravi Shankar the most inspiring moments I have ever experienced in music."

Off to India!

Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr

To mark the 100th anniversary of New Objectivity, the State Philharmonic and the Capitol Mannheim have joined forces to put on a concert that highlights the musical breakthroughs of the 1920s. "Life in this Time" is part of the "Modern Times" series and brings the multi-sounding juxtaposition of modern orchestral works, sound film hits, radio music and early hot jazz numbers to the...

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Off to India! · Bochumer Symphoniker

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