The Aamod Centre of Liberal Arts: In the News

The Aamod Centre of Liberal Arts has spent 10 years engaging both adults and children in the area of music, dance and art.

Introducing children to music & art - Baal Vikas

Without a doubt, 10 years is a long time, and with the approach the school takes, as it balances two parts, otherwise known as the Bangalore Institute of Music and Art as well as the Aamod Centre of Liberal Arts, it still continues to find itself in the good graces of the press from time to time.

Our ACCEL Montessori Kids

With a number of reputed journalists covering what the school does and has done for these 10 years or so, we thought it would be fitting to compile a list of few articles that can be found online.

Articles that have covered the school's activities over the years and more... and that have helped the school reach where we are today...

Takafumi Mori - In Concert

We thank the journalists for spending their time covering the events as well as making the effort to understand the school's underlying philosophy.

Smt. Chandasree performing Hindustani Vocals

So, without further ado, here are some links that we have found (there's more, probably!), and which bear evidence to the good work that we wish to carry on in the years to come:

#1: Tenth Anniversary: 'Journey of Classical Music' Concert by Deccan Herald
#2: Introduction to the Bangalore Institute of Music and Art by MyBangalore
#3: Introduction to the Aamod Centre of Liberal Arts by The Times of India
#4: Takafumi's Concert by The Bangalore Mirror
#5: Introduction to Artea Matters by the Bangalore Mirror
#6: Get Ready for France by The Hindu
 
And we're not done yet...

Takafumi's Solo Performance on January 14, 2014 - A Short Review

So, it was the first solo performance of Takafumi Mori in India at the Aamod Centre of Liberal Arts. 

To say the least, it was a successful week as a piano teacher with a number of students telling us that he knew his stuff. So, it wasn't surprising that he wanted to lead by example by performing solo in a piano concert. 

Not surprisingly, the superlatives were flowing unabated, thanks to a dazzling show of skill by him as he performed three pieces and a final one that was a response to an encore.

The pieces that he played, in order, were:
Chaconne by J.S Bach & F. Busoni
First Movement - Sonata #2 by F. Chopin
2 Legends (St. Frances of Paola Walking on the Water) - Franz Liszt
Presto - F. Poulenc 

However, it wasn't the audience's reactions after the concert that really caught our eye but during the concert as well. Some seemed to be lost in the melodies while others expressed joy and awe of Takafumi's prowess with the instrument. Indeed, time stood still...

In playing with such passion for an hour, and from memory too, a number of us felt as if it was a spiritual experience - one which lifted us to another plane, if you will. And we're not exaggerating...

There was a sense of exhilaration that was felt by one and all, as we approached 7:30 pm, and thereafter - a feeling that parents who did attend the concert will vouch for. 

Finally, there was a question and answer session where Takafumi explained what he intended to do for his students as not only piano players but also concert performers. That said, an excerpt of the pieces that he played will be shared with the students shortly...

And as always, there are a number of upcoming Limelight concerts which include a Carnatic concert on January 25 as well as a Hindustani Classical Concert on February 4, 2014.