In a quiet cul de sac off the maddeningly busy Anna Salai stands Musee Musical, founded in 1842, which has represented Trinity College, London, since 1901, and serviced and sold musical instruments with inherent passports to cross genres. Beyond the double doors that open into it hang sepia photographs of the founders and legends who have lent it credence. Kishore, CEO of Musee Musical, recites the names like a litany. New beginningsBut, before the open general licence of the early 1990s opened up the markets and allowed imports of musical instruments, Musee Musical went into a free fall and was paying nearly 330% tax as pianos came under the luxury category. “We are looking at establishing a foundation to support students for higher learning and research in music and instrument.

Source: The Hindu June 13, 2017 10:52 UTC