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We would like to warmly invite you to the NCRE Public Seminar Series with Richard G Whitman, Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent. He is going to speak on: A brittle deetente? EU-UK relations beyond Johnson. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Professor Richard G. Whitman is a specialist in politics and international relations, particularly in the context of European Union affairs. Currently a Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent, previously he has held positions at the University of Bath, Chatham House, and the University of Westminster. With a focus on research and publications, as well as collaborations with prominent think tanks, Professor Whitman has made invaluable contributions to academic discourse and policy discussions. His expertise and extensive experience make him a recognized authority in the study of Europe’s politics and international relations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are unable to attend the seminar in person, you are encouraged to follow it live online via zoom. If you are joining via zoom please ensure your audio is muted Join Zoom Meetinghttps://canterbury.zoom.us/j/92656209524  Meeting ID: 926 5620 9524

WORKSHOP WITH MAESTRO GANESH KUMAR Internationally renowned frame drummer & Percussionist, Kanjira Virtuoso Ganesh Kumar presents a Workshop on South Indian Classical Carnatic Drumming. Ganesh is best known for teaching Indian rhythms on different percussion instruments, in particular the “Kanjira”- hand drum. The Kanjira is a frame drum from South India, mostly used for South Indian classical music concerts made with wooden rim and a lizard skin. Ganesh has played throughout the world and has developed an understanding and communication of Indian rhythms that is beneficial for those already playing a drum and for those just wanting to start learning. The workshop will covers following popular topics like:- Split Finger techniques & methods Development of Groove Vocal Percussion Syllables & Compositions Accompaniment skills Playing odd time Signatures as  5 1/4,  7 3/4 etc., Solo playing and improvisation Practice Exercises The workshop is full of class participation and can be attended by anyone with the drum of their choice. Ganesh will lead the class through various Indian patterns used in Indian classical music and show many of the techniques that allow one to display the unique specialty that Indian Hand drumming displays. You will leave the workshop with a deeper understanding of Indian rhythms and with practical exercises to practise to improve your enjoyment of drumming. Ganesh is uniquely qualified to teach this workshop having played with many Indian musicians and  western greats. He has trained extensively with the great percussion maestro Sri T H Subash Chandran. Ganesh will also be performing a concert at the Great Hall that evening, tickets available here: https://nz.patronbase.com/_TheArtsCentreConcerts/Productions/LVW/Performances  

Classical Carnatic Music Concert The Great Hall - Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Christchurch Arts Centre----------------------------------------------Master Musicians from South India presents a Classical Carnatic Music Concert on June 3, 2023 as part of the Arts Centre Chamber Music Series. They will perform compositions from the Musical Trinity of Carnatic music: Thyagaraja, Dikshathar and Shyama Sastri and others.   This instrumental concert features the electric guitar accompanied by the traditional South Indian percussion instruments kanjira (tambourine), ghatam (claypot), and vocal percussion. The musicians will improvise on a particular scale or raga and perform the main melody or kriti of the song. You will enjoy hearing the virtuosic performers bend the notes and make precise calculations of phrases in different rhythm cycles. There will also be percussion solos and call-and-response engagements between the musicians and audience.   Tickets avialble from the Arts Centre: https://nz.patronbase.com/_TheArtsCentreConcerts/Productions/LVW/Performances   Full price: $20 Concession: $10  

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