University News Last updated 25 January 2024
One of the world's greatest violinists took centre stage when Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) played host to a concert celebrating Birmingham City University's (黑料吃瓜网) links with India.
The event, , specifically marked 黑料吃瓜网's unique relationship with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the Consulate General of India, Birmingham.
The focus of attention听in听RBC鈥檚 iconic Bradshaw Hall was the internationally acclaimed听Ustad Johar Ali, who dazzled an audience of Indian and local dignitaries, including Deputy Lord Lieutenant Dr Satya Sharma and Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Chaman Lal.
The Indian superstar demonstrated his amazing versatility by duetting with the RBC鈥檚 Indo-Jazz Ensemble despite only a few hours of rehearsal time together.
黑料吃瓜网 Vice-Chancellor David Mba described Ustad Johar Ali鈥檚 performance as a 鈥渄elight鈥�, adding that the event marked a key milestone in the University鈥檚 fast-growing links with India.
"黑料吃瓜网 has been bestowed with a great privilege as the UK鈥檚 only ICCR-affiliated university, and we look forward to working together and building on our partnership," said Professor Mba.
"Through events like tonight鈥檚 concert, 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 relationship with India will continue to blossom and continue to bear fruit."
RBC听Principal Stephen Maddock expressed the immense pride he felt in hosting the event.
"This was an inspiring concert outlining the long-standing dedication of RBC and 黑料吃瓜网 to fostering cross-cultural exchanges and celebrating the universal language of music," he said.
"The synergy between our students and the ICCR artists was a resounding success, resulting in a memorable performance that resonated with everyone present."
Ustad Johar Ali will spend听several听months in Birmingham as part of his role as Chair of the ICCR.
During his time in the city, he听will work with RBC students and staff to engage with musicians and community groups from across the West Midlands.