What is the motivating factor behind the idea of music wizard A.R. Rahman's new Conservatory and Symphony Orchestra? It is nothing but his passion towards music, said the young genius while talking to the media on the occasion of announcing the launch of the project.
The Madras Mozart has also pointed out the inadequacies in India in terms of symphony orchestra. 'Whenever I tour abroad, I find a lot of interest towards symphony all over the world. I have to go around the world searching for the artistes for symphony orchestra. I want to reduce the inadequacy in the field in India', said the maestro in the press meet held yesterday (March 12) in Chennai.
Rahman has desires aplenty such as providing scholarships to the needy students to learn music. He also wants to make arrangements to teach all kinds of musical instruments in his institution soon. The Conservatory, which would function near his office in Kodambakkam initially, will be moved to a larger place in a suburban area of Chennai later.
Rahman informed that around 150 students have joined the Conservatory so far. When asked if he would seek government's help in promoting the school?
'I have no such idea till the moment', said the musician with a smile. 'Even if I approach, it is not going to happen immediately', opined the master. So what does 'KM' mean? 'Nothing', said Rahman. 'We gave the name with a spiritual purpose'.
