V.K. Raman, one of the leading Flautists in Carnatic Music, started learning Flute at the age of 9 from Sri A. V. Prakash, and at the age of 15, started giving full-fledged concerts. Since then Raman has performed in many prestigious organizations in India and overseas.

Enchanting music flows from Raman's flute as he has mastered superb blowing technique by which the tonal quality is at its peak. Connoisseurs have appreciated Raman for his melodic rendition, purity of notes, and unique elucidation of Ragas. Raman has captivated the audiences in a number of India's major music festivals and toured widely in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, and Japan.

Raman has had the privilege of performing flute duets along with his Guru, the great flute maestro Dr.N.Ramani on several occasions. He has also performed Jugalbandhis and Fusion Concerts and has been very successful as a music composer. He has scored music for many Audio / Video Albums, CD's and has released more than 35 CDs through various labels worldwide. He has worked with many musicians including Dr. L.Subramaniam, Louis Banks, Charlie Mariano, Jamey Haddod, Glen Velez (Grammy Award winner).

The Recital Hall is located just behind the O’Shaughnessy Auditorium  in the campus of St. Catherine University (2004 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105). The Recital Hall is Building 24 in the campus map (see below).

Driving Directions: 

• From I-94 going E: Take Cretin Avenue exit. South (right) on Cretin to Randolph Avenue. East (left) on Randolph to Cleveland Avenue intersection. Stay on Randolph. Enter at GATE 3 on Randolph.
• From I-94 going W: Take Snelling Avenue (US 51) exit. South (left) on Snelling Avenue to Randolph. West (right) on Randoplh to Fairview/Randolph intersection. Stay on Randolph. Enter at GATE 3 on Randolph.
• From I-35E: Exit on Randolph Avenue. Proceed West to Fairview/Randolph intersection. Stay on Randolph. Enter at GATE 3 on Randolph.
• From I-35W: Exit on 94 eastbound to Cretin Avenue exit. South on Cretin to Randolph Avenue. East on Randolph to Cleveland Avenue intersection. Stay on Randolph. Enter at GATE 3 on Randolph.

Gate 3 is located between Cleveland and Fairview and is nearest to the intersection of Randolph and Prior Avenues. The Recital Hall is located right behind the better known O'Shaughnessy auditorium. Parking is free after hours and on weekends.

Click here for a campus map of St. Catherine University.