Max Hatzoglou
Bansuri player Vinod Prasanna will visit the Deer Park library on Friday June 17 from midday to perform the traditional Indian music in the lunchtime library concert.
The Bansuri, known for its hauntingly beautiful sound, is a traditional Indian woodwind instrument constructed from bamboo.
Prasanna has played all over the world and become popular for his emotive melodies, exquisite improvisations and divine flute song.
“I am [excited], I’m very excited actually to share my music and my culture because my family has been doing music for 250 years,” Prasanna said ahead of the event.
“So it’s a long tradition in my family and I do quite regular meditation as well so I actually take that meditation practice into my music.
“Whenever I do shows, I start my recital with a short meditation as well because I feel it is very important.
“Music is actually a beautiful thing that connects all of us and it is very important when we do anything to include people, talk to them in the building and maybe do a few minutes of mindful meditation where people feel very relaxed and calm and peaceful.
“Then when you give them music, it’s beautiful.
Prasanna described the meditation as a way of showing care for the audience so they felt welcomed and looked after.
He also said he improvised his music to suit the atmosphere.
“When I look at the audience I do connect with them and I do feel them and according to that atmosphere I improvise my music,” he said.
“I do enjoy performing for people and sharing what I have to offer.
Coffee tea and biscuits will be provided at the free of charge event.
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