Breaking Boundaries by Utsav Lal - Raga Pianist August 1, 2009

Breaking Boundaries by Utsav Lal, 'Raga Pianist'. Young Concert Pianist, Utsav Lal, 17 years old has been credited with giving the world a slice of Indian Ragas on the Piano. With over 80 Piano concerts at worldwide prestigious venues & festivals, Utsav has been internationally acclaimed & has earned the title of Raga Pianist in music circles. The youngest winner of Ireland's multicultural MAMA Awards 2008, Utsav's music has drawn huge universal appeal across Jazz, Western & Indian Classical music lovers. Based in Dublin, Utsav visits India on a Nationwide Tour* with Piano Workshops & Concerts in the cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Cochin, Bangalore & Ahmedabad. The theme of the India Concert Tour 'Ragas Dance Off Piano Keys' will take mesmerizing renditions & creative expressions of Indian Classical Ragas by Utsav Lal on the piano, with Tabla accompaniment, to music lovers at different venues across India. Utsav will be accompanied on Tabla by Rhythm Queen, Anuradha Pal, in Delhi & Suryaksha Deshpande in Mumbai. During this tour, Utsav will also conduct a series of Piano Workshops entitled 'Breaking Boundaries', aimed at focusing on performance aspects & improvisational skills. Organised by India's leading Music House, Furtados, young aspiring music students in the cities of Mumbai, Bangalore & Delhi/NCR are invited to participate in three hour workshops to be conducted by Utsav at each location. Participation is free. Furtados was established in 1865. Over the years, it has built a nationwide reputation in the import, distribution and retail of sheet music, musical instruments and accessories. Furtados' commitment to the Indian music marketplace is well established. Not only does it make available world-class products at affordable prices in its fifteen showrooms across India, but also invests in the development of music through workshops, exhibitions and artist visits. 'Breaking Boundaries' - a Piano workshop that helps you explore the musician within you. Utsav will share with participants, tips on piano improvisation and playing music by patterns, progressions and ear, rather than relying heavily on musical scores. Focus will also include performance aspects, etiquette, pre-jitters, rehearsal time, etc. Beginner & intermediate level pianists, young musicians, music teachers and those preparing for upcoming recitals, contests, auditions and examinations are invited to attend the workshops. Register with the Furtados showrooms in Gurgaon, Mumbai and Bangalore.

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