Carnatic Jazz on tour in India
Mumbai | Bangalore | Delhi
3 - 7 April 2010
A unique performance of Carnatic jazz
The Renga Ensemble is a group of London Philharmonic Orchestra musicians who collaborate with musicians from outside the classical mainstream. At the beginning of April the ensemble will tour India with the Karnataka College of Percussion Quartet (KCP4), giving performances in Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi, as well as participating in education workshops with local schools.
Featuring:
Ramamani vocalist
T. A. S Mani percussion
Ramesh Shotham percussion
Mike Herting piano
and
London Philharmonic Orchestra musicians directed by Scott Stroman
In 2009 the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Renga Ensemble collaborated with the Karnataka College of Percussion in London under the direction of Scott Stroman. Combining classical Indian music with jazz and western classical influences, the musicians explored the different melodies, harmonies and improvisations possible in this unique soundworld. Ancient Indian folk melodies were fused with dynamic jazz harmonies and bass lines. Soloists blended these folk melodies with classical melodies in their improvisations and, underlying it all, was the unique sound of KCP4 and the London Philharmonic Orchestra musicians.
A year later, we’re proud to present the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Renga ensemble and KCP4 performing these unique pieces in the country that was their inspiration.
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Video introduction to Renga by director Scott Stroman
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