Swagatham Margazhi Vizha

Mrs YGP always has a place for youth and flowering talent. So, for Season 2009, Bharat Kalachar joins hands with Nalli to present Swagatham Margazhi Vizha from Nov.28 to Dec.8.

The fest will open with a fusion music show by the band called Oxygen followed by the formal opening by the famed dancers, teh Dhananjayans.

Everyday, there are 2 concerts ( three on weekends) and most of them feature young talent like Kuldeep Pai, Siranjani Santhanagopalan and dancers of guru Sheela Unnikrishnan.

Call 28343045 for info. The fest is at the YGP hall in T. Nagar.

Web site on 'December season' launched

A group of youngsters led by Carnatic vocalist Rithvik Raja have launched a web site for the 'season'.

November Indicators

Here are two indicators of Season 2009 as November draws to a close.

The walls and partitions of Narada Gana Sabha's auditorium in Alwarpet sport this simple note - SEASON TICKETS SOLD OUT.

The NGS managers are fast at their job. They have select rasikas from abroad who call at the right time and get their tickets blocked. Members are quick to make their reservations.

If this development is any indicator, then season tickets seem to be hot property.

But check out with Hotel Woodlands, that venerable haunt of the diehard rasika who is assured of traditional food and cosy lodging close to the hub of the action, and the managers say that bookings are slow and steady for December.

Has the recession impacted the 'season'?

Yes and no.

You will get a better 'feel' when the season rolls out in December.