Sri Thyagaraja aradhana in Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu begins on Jan.28 and ends on 31. Daylong kutcheris on all the days. Open to all. The place is about 13 kms from Thanjavur. The event recalls the samadhi of this great saint-composer of Carnatic music..
Brahma Gana Sabha is conducting its 6th edition of the Nadaswaram Festival from 23rd Jan 2013 to 1st Feb 2013 at Smt Sivagami Pethachi Hall, Luz Church Road, Mylapore. This ten day festival aims at showcasing talented Nadaswaram artists not just from Chennai and Tamilnadu but also artists from Kerala, Andhra etc. The festival was inaugurated by Sri Nalli Kuppusami Chetti. The programmes commence daily at 6.30 pm The Inaugural concert is by Sri A.K.C.Natarajan accompanied by Thiruvalaputhur Kaliyamurthy and Thirukadayur Babu on Spl Thavil. For details www.brahmaganasabha.com or S.Ravichandran, Secy at 9444444767.
New Delhi-based Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha is celebrating the birth centenary of Sangita Kalanidhi late vocalist and guru T.Brinda on February 5. This event is at India International Centre, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi, 6 pm onwards A DVD film on T. Brinda will be screened and there will be a Carnatic vocal recital by Tiruvarur S. Girish (grandson of T.Brinda). Rasikas in Delhi are invited to this event which is open to all. S. Krishnaswamy is the Hon. Gen.Secretary of this sabha. Hs contact - 9717019444.
'Nadhadhwani 2013' classical music festival and sadguru Thyagaraja aradhana by Nadopasana Music Dais. Feb 8 to 10 in Dombivli, Mumbai Venue - Madhavi College, Ayre Road, Dombivili East (behind the Sri Ayyappan Temple). << Click here more details >>.