India’s oldest operational music store, Musee Musical in Chennai turns 175 years!
Chennai’s western classical music circuit and an integral
part of so many musician’s journeys. Their pianos adore
many prestigious venues like Rajaji Hall, Raj Bhavan, and
most churches in Chennai. Their cherished association
with the Trinity College of Music began in 1901 has seen an
envious but incremental growth over the years from just two
students to over 10,000 odd who appear for exams today.
Meet the Musicians
Their latest, 'Meet the Musicians' is a platform for music
students and enthusiasts to interact with acclaimed
musicians personally. The session includes performances
by the artist, participants, an interactive discussion which
allows audiences to engage personally with their favorite
artists to any technical or creative length. “Fans, beginners
or upcoming artists never get access to talk to reputed artists
when they attend their shows or it is very difficult to reach
them otherwise. 'Meet the Musicians' will enable aspiring
fans, musicians, and enthusiasts to come together to promote
music. We select participants for this initiative through a
contest,” said the team at Musee Musical. The first edition
featured Grammy-award winning percussionist Vikku
Vinayakram, followed by an evening with Singer Karthik.
The most recent with percussionist Sivamani was a huge
hit amongst fans as it was the eve of his birthday which was
celebrated grandly at the venue’s own amphitheater hall.
With no signs of being affected by the “digital” shift, Musee
Muscial has undoubtedly stood strong against the test of
time, being the gateway of Western Music amidst