07 April,2010 09:19 AM IST | | Priyanjali Ghose
Catch compositions of Mozart, Schubert and Beethoven performed by Aruna Sunderlal with two accompanists on piano
If you believe that Western classical music is becoming obsolete and is irrelevant in today's lifestyle, then think again. Goethe Institut is giving you a reason to change your perspective.
Bangalore-based soprano singer Aruna Sunderlal will perform at the mezzo-soprano in the Lieder-Ara (German for songs of opera) Recital with pianists William Scobie and Berencie da Gama. The trio will entertain listeners with Western classical music compositions.
"It is the perfect combination of music and poetry expressing the essence of human life. I also have the pleasure of having two very talented collaborators with me," says Sunderlal.
The Bangalore School of Music's concert to celebrate the 50 years of Goethe Institut in India will be held in two parts.
William will accompany Sunderlal, as she renders compositions of George Frideric Handel, a well-known German-English composer.
u00a0
The song cycle comprising eight songs is the story of a young girl and her growing up into womanhood.
A young country lass meets the man of her dreams, falls in love, marries him, becomes a mother and then destiny plays a cruel trick and she loses him.
The tunes will be resonant, yet subtle in their emotion and will strike a chord and the poetic lyrics will bring the hopes and disillusionment of womanhood according to Sunderlal.
The second half of the performance will pay homage to musicians like Schubert, Gretchen, Spinnrade and more.
u00a0
It will take you to the world of a young girl, who while spinning yarn gets lost in the dreams of her lover. She stops spinning but soon recollects herself and goes back to work.
This young girl symbolises millions of young ladies all across the globe and their efforts to balance their personal lives and work.
Most of these pieces are from famous operas and they depict the joy, grief, hope and the finer emotions of human lives.
The rhythmic beats along with the mellow tunes represent the pace of life and the lyrics bring out the spirit of living.
"This kind of music will always be relevant especially in Bangalore. There is a lot of variety in this genre. These songs get us in touch with the true music lovers," says Sunderlal.
At Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan
On April 8, 6.30 pm
Call 2520 5305/677/8
