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THE JOURNAL OF THE MUSIC ACADEMY M A D R A S' : ; I k QUARTERLY (> - t f DEVOTED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENCE AND ART OF MUSIC Vol. XL 1969 Parts MV n r i srsrrfa ^ i *nr nrq-ffcr fagrftr ** I dwell not in Vaikuntha, nor in the hearts of Yogins, nor in the Sun; (but) where my Bhaktas sing, there be I, Narada ! ” iro.t*rfJ ted# gnibnfiMtobni* sit no noijnoilduq EDITED BY V. RAGHAVAN, M.A., PH.D. vk b io A * b 1970 THE MUSIC ACADEMY, MADRAS 115-E, MOWBRAY’S ROAD, MADRAS-14. Annual Subscription—Inland Rs. 4. Foreign 8 sh. ADVERTISEMENT CHARGES COVER. PAGES : Full Page Half Page Back (outside) Rs. 25 Rs. 13 Front (inside) „ 20 « 11 Back (Do.) „ 30 „ 16 INSIDE PAGES: 1st page (after cover) „ 18 „ 10 I Other pages (each) „ 15 9 Preference will be given to advertisers of musical j instruments and books and other artistic wares. Special positions and special rates on application... • ■ NOTICE All correspondence should be addressed to Dr. V. Raghavan Editor, Journal of the Music Academy, Madras-14. Articles on subjects of music and dance are accepted for publication on the understanding that they are contributed solely to the Journal of the Music Academy. All manuscripts should be legibly written or preferably type­ written (double spaced—on one side of the paper only and should be signed by the writer (giving his address in full). The Editor of the Journal is not responsible for the view expressed by individual contributors. All books, advertisement moneys and cheques due to and intended for the Journal should be sent to Dr. V. Raghavan Editor. x \ THE XLIInd MADRAS MUSIC CONFERENCE OFFICIAL REPORT The Opening Day 20th December 1968 The XLIInd Annual Conference of the Music Academy, Madras was held in the Academy’s premises, 115-E, Mowbray’s Road, Royapettah, Madras-14 from 20th December 1968 to 1st January 1969. It was a memorable s ;ssion as the Academy elected for the first time in its history a distinguished lady musician, Smt. M. S. Subbulakshmi, to preside over its Conference. There was a record gathering of musicians, musicologists, lovers of music and the public, as also visitors from foreign countries, all the gangways being thronged with rows of standing visitors. The Conference was opened by Her Highness Maharani Setu Parvati Bai of Travancore, one of the Royal patrons of the Academy and herself one of high attainments in music. f 4*A%p.«*% • t%m ft* p. hin^u On arrival Her Highness and party, which included His Highness the Maharaja of Travancore, were received by the Office­ bearers of the Academy and introduced to the President of the Conference and the members of the Experts’ Committee. There was then a group-photo of Her Highness and His Highness Maharaja of Travancore, the President of the Conference, members of the Executive Committee and the Experts’ Committee of the Academy. Her Highness the Maharani and party were then led to the auditorium of the Academy. The proceedings began with the singing of prayer by Vidushi M. L. Vasantakumari. Messages Messages received for the success of the 42nd Conference were then read by Sri T. V. Rajagopalan, Secretary. 1 tH E JOURNAL OF THE MADRAS MUSIC ACADEMY (VOL. XL Sri Rajaji sent his best wishes to the first lady President of the Academy’s Conference and congratulated the musical experts on their choice and courage. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan sent his good wishes for the success of the Conference. The Vice-President, Hon’ble Sri V. V. Giri, sent his best wishes for the success of the 42nd Conference. Hon’ble Mrs. Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India, said in the course of her message : “ The Conference of the Music Academy of Madras has grown into an important annual feature of our music world. It has helped to conserve standards, to encourage young talent and to promote taste and understanding of music. My best wishes for the success of this year’s Conference.” Mr. U. Thant, Secretary-Goneral, United Nations, said in his message that tbe presidentship which had been conferred on Smt. Subbulakshmi was the most coveted office and he regarded it as a crowning tribute to her great contribution to South Indian music and hoped that the Conference over which she presided would be a most successful one. The Rt. Hon’ble the Earl of Harewood, London said in the course of his message that he is particularly happy to hear the news that Srimati M. S. Subbulakshmi had been elected president of the Conference, as he counted himself as one of her most ardent British admirers. He hoped that she would come again to England and give a series of chamber concerts and hoped that the Conference under her Presidentship would be most successful. His Excellency the Governor of Madras sent his best wishes for the success of the Conference. Hon’ble Dr. C. N. Annadurai, Chief Minister of Madras wrote in the course of his message : “ The Music Academy has given Madras City the distinction of being classed as one of the few major seats of music in India. Rationality and comprehen­ siveness being the characteristic features of our music, it is at the P t S. I IV] THE XLIInd MADRAS MUSIC CONFERENCE 3 same time a melodious .testimony to the heights of fancy to which the spirit of man can soar in search of aesthetic pleasure, that is the pleasure pure and simple. The melody of our music has been equally matched by a band of versatile, gifted and prolific composers. All these factors combine to provide us with what we now know as our musical heritage. I am sure the 42nd Conference of the Music Academy will scale new heights. I am more particularly glad that the traditional patrons of our music have been given important functions in this Conference.** The following Governors of States sent their congra­ tulations to Smt. M. S. Subbulakshmi and the Academy and wished the Conference all success : Their Excellencies Sri V. Viswanathan, Kerala, Dr. P. V. Cherian, Bombay, Sri K. C. Reddy, Madhya Pradesh, Dr. B. Gopala Reddi, U.P., Sri Dharma Vira, West Bengal and the Governor* of Pondicherry, Haryana and Delhi Administration. Messages had also been received from the following Ministers of Madras and the Ministers of the different States: Sri Madhavan, Minister for Law, Madras; Dr. Satyavani- muthu, Minister of Harijan Welfare and Information; Sri Virendra Patil, Chief Minister, Mysore; Sri P. V. Narasimha Rao, Sri V. V. Raju, Sri V. Satyanarayana Rao of Andhra, Brahsunder Sharma, Health Minister, Rajasthan. His Highness the Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar Bahadur of Mysore sent the following message : “ I am glad to know that the Music Academy, Madras is holding its 42nd Annual Conference from 20th December, 1968 to 1st January 1969 under the Presidentship of Sangita Vidushi Smt. M. S. Subbulakshmi. I am also glad to know that Her Highness Maharani Setu Parvati Bai of Travancore inaugurates the Conference and that Dr. Karan Singh presides over the Sada*. It is also heartening to note that there will be Music Competi­ tions and concerts and discussions by experts in Musicology. It is befitting that Smt. M. S. Subbulakshmi is honoured by the Music Academy. I am glad too that my friend Sri Raghavan is 4 THE JOURNAL OF THB MADRAS MUSIC ACADEMY [VOL. XL also being awarded a Certificate of Merit. I wish the function all success and the Academy a bright and useful future.** Hon’ble Y. B. Chavan, Union Minister for Home affairs sent his good wishes. Hon’ble K. K. Shah, Minister for Information and Broad­ casting, Sri Jaisukhlal Hathi, Union Labour Minister, Dr. S. Chan­ drasekhar, State Minister, Health and Family Planning ; Sri V. C. Shukla, Minister for Home Affairs, Sri M. S. Gurupada- swamy, Food and Agriculture and K. S. Ramaswami, Home Affairs sent their good wishes, wishing the Conference all success. Dr. Karan Singh, Union Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation who was to preside at the Sadas of this Conference said in his message : “ The Music Academy’s Annual Conference is a major ^event in the cultural life of India. The stimulating dis­ cussions on the different systems of vocal and instrumental music, and the recitals of distinguished artistes will undoubtedly contri­ bute to the enrichment of our cultural heritage and provide an opportunity to promising musicians to come to the limelight. I send my good wishes to the organisers of the Conference and the participants.” The following Institutions sent their messages : The Central Sangita Nataka Akademi, New Delhi, The Rajasthan Sangita Nataka Akademi, Jodhpur, The Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, National Centre for Performing Arts, Bombay, Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs, Bangalore, The Tyagaraja Sangita Vidwat Samajam, Madras, Narada Gana Sabha, Karur, Sri Kanakadurga Kala Samiti, Vijayawada, The Gramophone Company of India, ShanmukhanandaSabha, Bombay Perambur Arts Academy, Madras, Bharatiya Music Society, Bombay, Kalaranjani, Madras, and Svaminatha Sangita Kalasala, Kumbhakonam. The Madras State Sangita Nataka Sangam sent its best wishes to the Academy which it refers to as the Mother Institu­ tion for Music and allied arts. The President, Tamil Isai Sangam, wished the Conference all success- P t s . i - iv ] t h b X L iind m a d r a s m u s ic c o n f e r e n c e 5 Dr. P V. Rajamannar said in a letter to Dr. Raghavan: “ ] send my best wishes for the success of the Conference, which has been one of the highlights in the cultural life of Madras.
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