Celebrating India's Independence

Triya and I went to see my mom and dad in concert at GMU on Saturday. It was part of a celebration of India's 60th anniversary of independence. The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and the Warrenton Chorale did an excellent job supporting Indian performers Dr. L. Subramaniam and Kavita Subramaniam and their family.

The Indian musicians sat on the stage... Indian-style while Kavita and her daughter Seeta sang sweet, melodious songs along with the music, both looking stunning in their beautiful saris. The Indian group playfully volleyed music back and forth with the orchestra and the Warrenton Chroale supported with their voices. The Subramaniam group performed pieces that reminded me of Ravi Shankar and some interesting vocals that reminded me of Blea Fleck and the Fleckstones.

The music was absolutely wonderful and Triya was telling me afterwards that they were singing songs associated with India's freedom movement 60 years ago. Many Indians were in attendence and all the performers did a stellar job. It was especially fun for me to see my parents and some other friends from my hometown taking part in the production.

Fairfax's symphony did a wonderful job and I can't wait for their next performance!