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Summer School 2005

INDIAN MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL
23rd – 30th July

The 8 day Indian Music Summer School offered expert tuition in dhrupad with Uday Bhawalkar, khyal with Rajan and Sajan Misra, thumri with Sunanda Sharma and sitar with Purbayan Chatterjee. Students learned directly from the Indian masters and chose the genre in which they wished to specialise, and the relevant artist became their guru for the week. The summer school ended with a fantastic students' final concert.

ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
	Uday Bhawalkar dhrupad	Dhrupad is believed to be the oldest surviving form of North Indian Classical vocal music, dating back to the 15th century. An austere and highly spiritual form, dhrupad has enjoyed a revival of popularity in recent years. Uday Bhawalkar hails from the long-standing Dagar Gharana, a highly respected dhrupad singer, he has performed at many prominent music festivals in India and around the world.
	Rajan and Sajan Misra khyal	Literally translated as 'imagination', khyal is an elaborate and virtuosic style, incorporating many elements of dhrupad, whilst allowing more complex ornamentation and greater structural freedom. Rajan and Sajan Misra are among India's most celebrated exponents of khyal, from the esteemed lineage of the Benares Gharana. They are noted for their exquisite intonation and creativity.
	Sunanda Sharma thumri	Often described as a 'light' or 'semi-classical' style, thumri is nevertheless a demanding and highly refined genre. Thumri developed in Lucknow during the 19th century, and is now a popular art form. Much emphasis is placed on the subtle expression of emotions inherent in the song-texts. Sunanda is a disciple of the great Smt. Girija Devi and young star of the Benares Gharana.
	Manik Munde pakhawaj	Manik Munde is one of India's leading pakhawaj masters who has accompanied all of the major dhrupad artists in concerts all over India and around the world. He is known for his tremendous musicality and sensitive accompaniment. He returns this year to give masterclasses on pakhawaj.
	Purbayan Chatterjee sitar	Purbayan is a talented sitarist who began his musical studies with his father, Shri Parthapratim Chatterjee. He belongs to the Senia Maihar Gharana founded by Ustad Allauddin Khan and carries the rich legacy of the great sitar maestro Pandit Nikhil Banerjee. Lyricism and compactness are hallmarks of his style.