We are lucky in Melbourne to have a number of resident artists and people and organisations who put on concerts, including with artists from India. Please let me know of anything which should be added to this site, or of any suggestion for improvements. 30 September 2000 Back to the main First Principles web site. Here is material relating to some previous concerts. The page has information on the artists, links to further information, sound samples and a 16 minute interview on ABC Radio National.
Sound recordings are also available.
Members of the Academy produce the long established Melbourne Ragas and Rhythms radio show on Melbourne's community based classical music FM station, 3MBS 103.5 MHz. This excellent program runs from 10.30PM Monday night, until midnight. It is a treat to hear a variety of recordings including unreleased private recordings introduced by enthusiasts, including Academy founder and mridangam virtuoso and teacher M. Ravichandra . The Melbourne Concert Calendar specialising in budget-priced classical concerts. DVDs are also available for purchase or hire, with delivery anywhere in Australia.