Seen & Heard by Lakshmi Vishwanathan - A Special Visitor

The Margazhi season in Chennai brings many visitors. Some friends, some acquaintances, artists, writers, and a host of enthusiastic concert goers. The visit of one friend is special because he is not only a great artist and choreographer but also a witty observer of our arts scene. Guiding Mark Morris through concerts and dance performances is a pleasure. But what is more engaging is our discussions over dinner on music and dance.
For those who do not know of him, Mark Morris is today the biggest name in Modern Dance. He has a wonderful group, and a fabulous school in New York. He is a genius. He has created something of a revolution in using classical music for his modern dance choreography.

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