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Diverse styles SRI PARTHASARATHY SWAMI SABHA The veteran excels Nonagenarian R. K. Srikantan wove magic on stage, with accomplished musicians keeping him company.
Crossing borders with panache Mohan veena maestro Vishwa Mohan Bhatt on playing with the Langa and Manganiyar musicians of Rajasthan. Carnatic music in the U.S. - then and now The place has come a long way from the days when people had to travel long distances to listen to recitals. Firm steps to fame Vyshnavie Sainath will combine Bharatanatyam and Odissi in a single recital. Teaching is her forte Sheela Unnikrishnan, founder of Sree Devi Nrithyalaya, feels a sense of achievement in taking Bharatanatyam to the younger generation.
Memorable notes The nagaswaram always had a pivotal role on auspicious occasions in real life, featuring it in films was the obvious next step.
Pallavi and its norms The evolution of pallavi was the subject of a panel discussion held by the Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha. Evolving a style Swarna Rethas deserves special appreciation for the clean rendering of the Tamil compositions. BALA KALA SAAGARAM Diligent and determined The young should concentrate on the rough edges. MUSIC ACADEMY Repertoire made a difference Prema Rangarajan's selection of lesser known kritis in popular ragas proved a winner. MUSIC ACADEMY Team spirit worked wonders Vignesh Ishwar and K. Dharini have powerful voices which they used to maximum effect. SRI THYAGA BRAHMA GANA SABHA Notes of creativity B. Vijayagopal's playing stood out for strong laya sense. SRI KRISHNA GANA SABHA Richly hued flowers Nandini's Saramathi raga was well structured while her Kalyani was rich. BHARAT KALACHAR Creative, but not overdone Refreshing and well-balanced, Kuldeep Pai's concert proved a treat. In no hurry Both Raman and Abhishek Raghuram made neat presentations. MUSIC ACADEMY On what makes Begada unique Dr. R.S. Jayalakshmi presented a lucid account of the evolution of the raga. SRI PARTHASARTHY SWAMI SABHA Packed with information Musicologist M.B. Vedavalli showcased some rare ragas introduced by Muthiah Bhagavathar.
SRI KRISHNA GANA SABHA The energy factor Priya chose an off-beat repertoire. INDIAN FINE ARTS SOCIETY Quicksilver movements Sai Santhosh's presentation reflected tradition and purity. Bharati's verse comes alive It was a glorious blend of nritta, abhinaya and melody.
Visual journey of Andal Malathi Srinivasan uses various art forms to depict Tiruppavai.
A perspective on percussion Talk Laya researcher David Nelson's lecture on ‘thani avarthanam' was comprehensive. Lalgudi Margam Ramya Ramnarayan and Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi join to present the compositions of Lalgudi Jayaraman.
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