Indian puppets perform to Mozart and Puccini compositions
The Hindu
Traditional Indian puppets perform Western classical pieces in ‘A Timeless Tale of the Turbulent Twosome,’ a show by vocalist Maya Bajaj of KM Music Conservatory
Young vocalist Maya Bajaj wants to show that kathputhlis (traditional Indian puppets) can be brought out of the boundaries of their art form and do justice to Western opera. Currently pursuing diploma studies in Chennai’s KM Music Conservatory, she is preparing for the online release of A Timeless Tale of the Turbulent Twosome, as part of her final year portfolio project. “Rajasthani puppets will act in a contemporary story, set to compositions by Mozart and Puccini. It brings ancient art forms from across the world on a shared stage,” says Maya.
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