Dr. Meera Rajaram Pranesh delivered the keynote address at the 29th International Symposium on Frontiers of Research and Music (FRSM-2-25) on 13 November 2025 in Mysuru. She spoke on the theme “Research in Music – Its Application and Propagation.”
Addressing an engaged audience, Dr. Meera highlighted how music—as a vibrant performing arts tradition—must be approached through both practical experience via performances and theoretical understanding through musicology.
She then elaborated on the significant role played by the Vanamala Centre for Art and Culture in nurturing and disseminating research in music. At Vanamala, research is carried out through multiple layers and tools including field visits, study circles, book readings, publishing initiatives, performances, lectures and demonstrations, and the creation of audio–video documentaries, all with the active participation of her research team.
Dr. Meera emphasized the value of each of these learning avenues and underscored that research should not conclude with the attainment of a doctoral degree; rather, it should truly begin from that point onward.
The lecture was very well received, drawing thoughtful questions and appreciative feedback for the depth and quality of the work being carried out, and the team involvement in carrying out the research.
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