The Indian Express -- Leisure

Thursday, June 19 1997

TODAY'S CROSSWORD TODAY'S ZODIAC

What is a symphony?

Go to a performance of Indian classical music in Europe and you will see many Europeans attending the show, grappling with the nuances of Tansen and Tyagaraja. Go to a performance of Western classical music in Mumbai and you will see only a handful of Indians willing to lend a patient ear to Mozart and Mendelssohn.

Brushing up the past

Art may be timeless, but art objects certainly aren't. They age, crumble and need maintenance. And your high investment in them means that DIY (do it yourself) recipes are risky and wholly avoidable.

Nautch girl's bent of mind

The room is reeking of the heady behind-the-stage excitement, even though there are two months to go before the first show. And as you step inside the rehearsal room, the energy is almost palpable. "I'll give you such gratification that all Hindustan will envy you," says a high-pitched stage whisper from a corner.

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