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2008 Thyagaraja Music Festival

India Forum of Utah

May 9-May 10, 2008

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Salt Lake City held its first Thyagaraja Festival in 1997 on the University of Utah campus. Over the years this festival has evolved into an annual event attracting classical music lovers and young talent from all over the U.S. and Canada. Dedicated to commemorating composers and musicians of the past who have revolutionized Carnatic music, this event has become one big camp where senior professional musicians, aspiring young students and the generally enthusiastic, interact closely and learn from each other. The picturesque Salt Lake City provides an ideal setting for aficionados to enjoy the music in a relaxed manner. People who have moved out of this area look forward to return during this festival when the weather is debating on turning into spring while the mountain is still covered with snow. The Salt Lake City Thyagaraja Festival has gained quite a reputation as a debut stage for promising young US based performers. It is an extremely rewarding experience to have these youngsters enthusiastically participate in the event year after year egged on by their parents. The senior vidwans gladly encourage and guide them. This festival is organized and sponsored by a number of local, national and international cultural organizations. Private donations also support this event. Senior performing artists serve on the advisory board for talent search, in determining content, and help with planning the activities. Helpful Information: Visit www.thyagarajafestival.com for information regarding the festival program.

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  Tickets: Free Admission

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  Dates:
  May 9-May 10, 2008

  Times:
  Friday 6:30pm-9:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-10:00pm

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  LDS Stake Center

  950 East 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84102

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  • Event Name: 2008 Thyagaraja Music Festival
    "World class musicians yet friendly atmosphere"
    Review posted by: GK Pai from Salt Lake City, UT USA, Apr 15, 2008
    

    Year after year, this traditional, Carnatic Classical Music Festival has delivered consistently with world class musicians, only getting better - something the Salt Lake City area music enthusiasts... Expand

    Year after year, this traditional, Carnatic Classical Music Festival has delivered consistently with world class musicians, only getting better - something the Salt Lake City area music enthusiasts can look forward to. Nevertheless, this festival has a cozy, friendly environment that enables candid experience with the artists and the enthusiasts alike. The only lacking aspect of this festival that I can note is probably the funding that it recieves vis-a-vis what such an event demands. Collapse