Role

:

Performer

 

Henri Tournier is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of Indian classical music. Born in 1953 in France, Tournier grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. He started playing the flute at the age of 12 and soon became passionate about the instrument. Tournier's interest in Indian classical music began when he was studying at the Conservatoire National de Région de Marseille. He was introduced to the music of Ravi Shankar and was immediately drawn to its beauty and complexity. He started learning the bansuri, a bamboo flute used in Indian classical music, and began studying under the guidance of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, one of the most renowned bansuri players in the world. Tournier's dedication and hard work paid off, and he soon became a proficient player of the bansuri. He started performing in concerts and festivals in France and other parts of Europe, and his talent was soon recognized by the Indian classical music community. He was invited to perform in India, and he made his debut in 1982 at the prestigious Saptak Festival in Ahmedabad. Tournier's performance at the Saptak Festival was a huge success, and he was praised for his mastery of the bansuri and his deep understanding of Indian classical music. He went on to perform at other major festivals in India, including the Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan in Jalandhar and the Tansen Samaroh in Gwalior. He also performed in concerts and festivals in other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Japan. Tournier's collaborations with other musicians have been a highlight of his career. He has worked with some of the most renowned musicians in the world, including Ravi Shankar, Zakir Hussain, and John McLaughlin. He has also collaborated with Western classical musicians, including the Orchestre National de Lyon and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France. Tournier's contributions to Indian classical music have been recognized with several awards and honors. In 1998, he was awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French government for his contribution to the arts. In 2009, he was awarded the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards in India, for his contribution to Indian classical music. Tournier continues to perform and teach the bansuri, and he is widely regarded as one of the finest bansuri players in the world. He has also recorded several albums, including "Raga Bhimpalasi" and "Raga Bageshri," which have been widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. In addition to his musical career, Tournier is also a writer and a photographer. He has written several books on Indian classical music, including "The Music of India" and "The Bansuri: A Manual for the Indian Bamboo Flute." He has also exhibited his photographs in galleries around the world. In conclusion, Henri Tournier is a remarkable musician who has made a significant contribution to the world of Indian classical music. His dedication, hard work, and talent have earned him the respect and admiration of audiences and musicians around the world. His collaborations with other musicians and his contributions to the field of Indian classical music have been recognized with several awards and honors. Tournier's legacy will continue to inspire and influence generations of musicians to come.

More....