Classic Incantations: The German Film Orchestra Babelsberg performs A R Rahman
On January 22nd, audiences in Delhi were treated to a unique musical experience. A team of over a hundred musicians – from the German Film Orchestra Babelsberg and students of the KM Music Conservatory, Chennai – performed the music of A R Rahman. The musical tour is part of the celebrations for the Year of Germany in India.
The tour also coincides with the centenary celebrations of Studio Babelsberg, the world's oldest film studio based in Germany, and the beginning of the moving picture era in India. The concert tour opened in Mumbai on 20 January 2012, and is travelling to Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore. The 100-member orchestra performed some of Rahman's favourites from films such as Bombay, Swades, The Rising, Elizabeth: The Golden Age and others.
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Germany’s Acting Ambassador to India Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt at the Classic Incantations: The German Film Orchestra Babelsberg performs A.R. Rahman concert in Delhi. (© Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities/ Photo Courtesy: Karan Vaid) -
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A.R. Rahman talks to the media during the rehearsals at the Classic Incantations concert in Delhi. (© Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities/ Photo Courtesy: Karan Vaid) -
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The Classic Incantations: The German Film Orchestra Babelsberg and students of the KM Music Conservatory, Chennai performs A.R. Rahman concert at the Siri Fort Auditorium in Delhi. (© Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities/ Photo Courtesy: Karan Vaid) -
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A. R. Rahman performs at the Classic Incantations concert in Delhi. (© Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities/ Photo Courtesy: Karan Vaid) -
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Germany’s Acting Ambassador to India Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt and his wife at the Classic Incantations: The German Film Orchestra performs A.R. Rahman concert in Delhi. (© Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities/ Photo Courtesy: Karan Vaid) -
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Matt Dunkley conducts the Classic Incantations: The German Film Orchestra performs A.R. Rahman concert in Delhi. (© Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities/ Photo Courtesy: Karan Vaid) -
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Kevin Doucette on the Accordion at Siri Fort auditorium in Delhi. (© Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities/ Photo Courtesy: Karan Vaid) -
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Germany’s Acting Ambassador to India Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt addressing the audience at the concert. (© Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities/ Photo Courtesy: Karan Vaid) -
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Chairman of the Board LAPP HOLDING AG and Honorary Consul of the Republic of India for Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate Mr. Andreas Lapp addressing the audience. (© Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities/ Photo Courtesy: Karan Vaid)
