Drishti's Annual Day show on Aug.19
Drishti Art Centre of Bangalore headed by Bharatanatyam dancer Anuradha Vikranth, is celebrating its anniversary on Thursday August 19, 2010 at Chowdaiah Memorial Hall, at 6pm.
Anuradha Vikranth will present 125 students, who will showcase Bharatanatyam.
The event will be graced by Mahesh Joshi, Director Doordarshan, Dr Raghavendra Managing Trustee – Ananya and danseuse Padmini Ravi
For details call 98455 55422
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Platform for young artistes
Bangalore-based Ananya will host the 7th edition of 'Nritya Chilume' which is a platform for the budding talents in the city. The shows are on Sept.26.
These are the artistes - Bharatanatyam by Shibani Ashok; Guru - Poornima Ashok . Bharatanatyam by Aishwarya A. Revankar; Guru - M.Gopal. Kathak by Sohini Karanth ; Guru - Nirupama Rajendra and T. D. Rajendra. Bharatanatyam by Shivani Shivakumar; Guru- Sanjay Shantaram
The shows start at 6.00 pm at Sevasadana, Malleswaram.
On the same day, but from 10 a.m. the series on Allied Ragas - a thematic music programme series on ragas will be hosted here.
The focus is on ragas Shahana, Malavi and Dvijavanti and these wil be exponded by
D. Balakrishna at Ananya Sabhangana, Malleswaram
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Dances by young artistes, Focus on Allied Ragas
Ananya in Bangalore presents Nritya Dhaare 8 on August 27th Friday, 6.00 pm onwards
Venue: Seva Sadana Hall, Malleswaram,
Bharatanatyam: Namitha Desai, Guru - B.Bhanumathi
Mohiniattam : Swapna Rajendrakumar, Guru - Sunanda Nair
Kuchupudi : Archana Punyesh, Gurus - Sunanda Devi and Dharani Kashyap
There is a flute recital on August 28 at Ananya Sabhangana, Malleswaram, Bangalore by N.Rajkamal
Ananya continues its Allied Ragas series with edition number 4 on August 29, Sunday, 10 am onwards.
This raga based programme is on Kambhoji, Yadukula Kambhoji, Janjuti
Venue : Ananya Sabhangana, Malleswaram.
Vocal: R.A.Ramamani, Voilin : B.Raghuram, Mridanga : V. Krishna
There is a violin recital by Aishwarya Venkataramanon August 29, Sunday, 4.00 pm
Venue : Ananya Sabhangana, Malleswaram
There is a special vocal recital on August 29, Sunday, at 6.30 pm by Dr. P. P. Ramakrishnan who plans to present the songs of maestro M. D. Ramanathan.
Venue : Ananya Sabhangana, Malleswaram.
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Carnatic music contest for children in Nanjangud
Rasikas of classical music in Nanjangud town in Karnataka are planning to arrange a music competition for children between the age of 15 to 19 on 8th of August 2010 at Nanjangud with support from Avadhany Foundation, Bangalore and under guidance of Vid. Sri H.S.Sudhindra, Principal and Managing Trustee, Suswaralaya College of Music, Bangalore.
The primary objectives of this venture are to: motivate and inspire talented children in rural areas by showcasing talents. This would give them an idea of the level to which talent in them can be nurtured if they are trained well and they practice hard and to provide a platform for gifted children to exhibit their potential infront of great stalwarts in the field of music
For details regarding rules and regulations, please contact V. T. Avadhany - 9916587759, 9845257062 and H. S. Sheshaprasad - 08221 226661, 08221 225645
A maximum of ten participants will be shortlisted for the competition and two prizes will be given. First prize carries a cash award of Rs 8000 and second prize a cash award of Rs 4000.
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Prateeksha Kashi performs: Aug.6
Prateeksha Kashi presents a solo Kuchipudi recital billed as Kuchipudi Traditions
Concept and Choreography: Vyjayanthi Kashi
Venue: Yavanika, State Youth Centre, Bangalore.
Date: 6th August 2010. Time: 6.30pm
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Ananya's events for late July 2010
Ananya in Bangalore has a few special events in late July.
At Sevasadana, Malleswaram. it presents Nritya Sinchana on July 23 evening. Titled 'Sita Swa-Gatham : The Untold Story....in Sita’s Words' is not just a story about a woman who bore insufferable pain to rise above all as a Goddess but her reflections upon her own life and experiences with the people she most loved and feared. Gayatri Sriram, as Sita, goes back in time to enact episodes of the Ramayana from her perspective. This dance is choreographed by Minal Prabhu.
On July 25, Ananya presents Allied Ragas as part of an ongoing series. The Ragas to be presented : Anandabhairavi and Reethigowla
Featured are Vidwans R. N.Tyagarajan and R. N.Taranathan (Rudrapatnam Brothers) accompanied by C. N. Chandrashekaran - Violin, C. Cheluvaraj - Mridanga v
On Sunday at 10:00 am, at Ananya Sabhangana, Malleswaram.
On July 25 is Ananya Kalotsava 2010 at Seva Sadana Auditorium, 14th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore – 3
Chief guests: I. M. Vittala Murthy, IAS and Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh, scholar
5:00 pm to 6:45 pm - “Kannada Kavya Sangeetha” by
Vid. Shankar Shanbhog and party. 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm -
“Nritya Milana” - Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi jugalbandi by Anuradha Vikranth and Shama
Music Ensemble - Vocal: Manasi Prasad, Natuvanga: Karthik Datar, Flute: Mahesh Swamy, Mridanga: Harsha Samaga
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Thalavadyotsav Music Fest 2010: July 7 - 11
Percussive Arts Centre, Bangalore presents its 29th annual Thalavadyotsav Music Fest from July 7 to 11.
The events are at the Bangalore Gyana Samaja.
Dr. Roddam Narasimha will inaugurate the fest on July 7 evening and this will be followed by a violin-venu-veena concert by H K Venkatram, Ravi Kiran and Ashwin with Mannargudi Easwaran on mridangam and Guruprasanna on the kanjira.
A number of percussionists will be decorated on this occasion.
For more details contact V. Krishna, executive director of PAC and senior mirdangist at 94484 63079.
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Bangalore: Dance Fest for Juniors
Nadam is conducting their second Chinna Kala-Nadam - A 3-day classical dance festival for children on 5th, 6th,7th July, 2010.
Time: 6:15 to 8:30 pm.
Venue: ADA Ranga Mandira - J. C. Road, Bangalore.
There will be around 150 children participating from 21 different dance schools.
For more details contact: nadamdance@gmail.com, Cell - 98802 01608
Nandini K Mehta and K Murali Mohan run 'Nadam' in Bangalore.
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Bangalore: Youth Music Fest
Bangalore Gayana Samaja is conducting a Youth Music Festival featuring artists from Karnataka.
The line up is as follows:
20-6-2010 N. Rajkamal (Flute)
21-06-2010 Ranjani Guruprasad (Vocal)
22-06-2010 Omkar Havaldar (Hindustani Vocal)
23-06-2010 Kanchana Sisters (Vocal)
24-06-2010 Vinay Sharva (Vocal)
25-06-2010 G. Ravikiran (Vocal)
26-06-2010 Manasi Prasad (Vocal)
27-06-2010 Aneesh Vidyashankar (Violin)
All concerts are from 6 to 8.30pm at the Samaja premises. ( K R Road, Bangalore)
All are welcome.
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Concert on Muddusvami Dikshitar kritis
Guruguhamrta and Ananya is organising a concert of Muddusvami Dikshitar's kritis on May 1, 2010, Saturday from 6.00pm onwards at Ananya Sabhangana, Malleswaram, Bangalore.
The concert is by Amrita Venkatesh.
It will include rare kritis of this composer in ragas Asaveri,
Margahindola, Kanakambari, Malavasri and Sumadyuti along with Shankarabharanam
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SHIMOGA: Music, dance fest at Aghoreswara Temple
Bangalore-based arts organisation Ananya has been organising music and dance fests at temple spaces in Karnataka. One such venue has been the famed Aghoreswara Temple at Ikkeri, Sagara, near Shimoga.
On Feb.15 evening, in association with Pranathi Kala Kendra, a fest will be held at this temple campus
Carnatic vocal and instrumental and various classical forms of dance are lined up. Most artistes from Bangalore feature in this event.
Residents of this area patronise this special fest. Others are welcome. (Overnight bus journey from Bangalore)
Contact Ananya at 080-23440409.
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Music Competitions - Devi krithis
Hamsadhwani Creations is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with a 3-day music festival on 20, 21 and 22 November 2009 at the Bangalore Gayana Samaja.
As a prelude to the fest, music competitions dedicated to Devi krithis will be conducted on 31st Oct 2009 at Ananya Sabhangana.(91/2, 4th Main, Malleswaram, Bangalore - 03)
Guidelines for participants
** For Juniors (10-15years):
A list of three devi krithis of noted carnatic composers to be given
Participants may be asked to render the krithis either in part or full, depending on the discretion of the judges.
Neat rendition of krithis will be given importance. Raga alapana/swara kalpana are not necessary
Registration fee: Rs 25/-
** For Seniors (16 - 25):
A list of five devi krithis of noted Carnatic composers to be given, of which one should be in Vilamba Kala
Participants should be able to render raga alapana, swara for all the krithis listed. Neraval is optional, but will carry extra marks
Participants may be asked to render the krithis either in part or full, depending on the discretion of the judges.
equal emphasis on neat rendition of krithis and manodharma
Registration fee: Rs 50/-
General guidelines:
Participants have to register in advance through phone (Vid M S Sheela: 23325302; Srimatha: 9886230033)or e-mail (hamsadhwanicreations@gmail.com) with name, age and contact details. Confirmation must be made by 30th October 2009.
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Music contests for children in Bangalore
SRI ACADEMY OF MUSIC & ARTS (SAMA) presents Anoor Ramakrishna & Ulsoor Chandrashekhar Memorial Music Competition – 2009.
The competition aims to develop and promote the performing skills of students in Bangalore and provide a platform for youngsters.
The contest will be at National High School, Basavanagudi, Bangalore – 560004 on 25 October
SAMA is promoted by Dr. Raghuram, in memory of his mother late musician M. R. Vijayalakashmi. The organization aims to spread and encourage classical music and other arts among children. The organization also intends to bring CDs and publications.
The organization pays tributes to vidwan Ulsoor Chandrashekhar, Vidushi Vasanth Madhavi and Anoor S Ramakrishna.
The academy will be bringing out a CD of violin solo recital by Dr.Raghuram, which will be released by Dr. L. Subramaniam, the renowned violin maestro.
The Academy also conducts free violin classes for deserving children, during weekends.
Besides Dr R Raghuram, SAMA has its Hon. Secretary: H V Prashanth Kumar and members: S Vinod, Lalitha.
For info - email - hvpkumar@rediffmail.com
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Guru R.Vedavalli to hold workshop in Bangalore
Renowned musician and guru R.Vedavalli of Chennai will be conducting a workshop on the 8th and 9th of August at Koramangala, Bangalore.
She will teach 36 ragams of Maha Vaidyanatha Sivan's 72 raga Melaragamalika composition.
The duration of the workshop will be 3 hours on Saturday afternoon and 3 hours on Sunday morning. The fee for the workshop is Rs 2000.
Those interested are requested to send email to melaragamalikaworkshop@gmail.com or contact telephone nos 99804 72902 or 41483448.
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'Thalavadyotsav' in Bangalore: July 8 to 12
The 28th edition of 'Thalavadyotsav' rolls out in Bangalore from July 8 and goes on till the 12th.
The venue is Bangalore Gayana Samaja ( K R Road)
Hosted by the Percussive Arts Centre and Bangalore Gayana Samaja, it focuses on Carnatic music's percussion artistes and their music.
Praveen Godkhnidi and M K Praneesh present a flute duet along with a host of well known percussionists on the opening evening.
On July 9 evening, there is a special 'laya vinyasa' by G. Guruprasanna on the khanjira and B. S. Arunkumar on the drums.
On July 10 evening there is an interesting lec-dem on 'Music technology and Recording Arts' by Dr. Sigmund Rothschild of the USA. That evening, there is a special clarinet concert by 'Sangita Kalanidhi' A. K. C. Natarajan with Dr. A. R. Munirathinam on the thavil.
On July 11 evening, H. S. Anasuya Kulkarni directs a programme ' Greeshma Vaibhava' which focuses on world percussions by women artistes. S. Sowmya performs later.
The finale is on Sunday morning, July 12 when awards are presented.
This year, thavil vidwan Dr A. R. Munirathinam gets the Palghat Mani Iyer Memorial Award and Mysore S. Mahadevappa gets the Palani Subramania Pillai Memorial award. There are a host of other awards.
Contact - V. Krishna of PAC at 94484 63079. Top
Bangalore: Ananya's fest of young dancers on July 4
Ananya embarks on a new series of dance programmes titled “Nritya Chilume” for talented budding artists, aged below 15 years.
H. Shivaranjani, a well known danseuse will inaugurate the event on July 4 at Seva Sadana, Malleswaram, Bangalore.
Nritya Chilume is a regular feature in Ananya’s calendar of events
Nritya Chilume aims to promote and motivate youngsters to further their learning, by providing them an opportunity to showcase their talents to a wider audience and interact with senior gurus and fellow performers.
Nritya Chilume-3 features Bharatanatyam performances by Sulekha R. Nair (Guru-Minal Prabhu), S.D.Poorna Datta & Pruthvi Datta (Guru-Suma Nagesh), Anagha Gowri.S (Gurua - Anuradha Sridhar and Shridar) & Kuchupudi performance by Deeksha Ramesh (Guru - Vyjayanthi Kashi).
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Summer Dance Workshop in Bangalore
Abhinaya workshop is being held in Bangalore by dancer Jyoysana Jagannathan and with Jamuna Krishnan
between May 8 and 15 in Koramangla, Bangalore.
There are to be two batches -
7.15 am - 8.45am and 10.15am- 11.45am
Please contact jyotsna.dance@gmail.com or 919841002816 for more information
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Honour for Dr. Balamurali Krishna
Indira Nagar Sangeetha Sabha, one of Bangalore's leading arts bodies is conferring the ' Purandara' award on famed vocalist Dr. M. Balamurali Krishna on April 11 evening.
Dr. S. A. K. Durga, well known musicologist and academic at the University of Madras will offer her felicitations.
There will be a concert by Kavita and Tiveni Saralaya after the formal function.
The event starts at 5.15 pm.
Check out www.isangeethasabha.org
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Music Contest for teenagers in Bangalore
Nadasurabhi will be conducting a Vocal Carnatic Music Competition for children between ages 8 and 15
(born between 15.5.1994 and 15.5.2001) on 16th May 2009
at Indian Heritage Academy Hall, 6th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore at 4.00 p.m.
Last date for registration is 15.4.2009 at telephone 25539368 or 9880964283.
Contact person - K.S.S.Raghavan, Member, Executive Committee, Nadasurabhi Cultural Association, Koramangala, Bangalore.
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Music Fest in Bangalore
Ananya, Drishti and Sri Raja Rajeswari Kala Niketan are jointly hosting a seven day music fest at the Seva Sadan hall in Bangalore's Malleswaram area.
M S Sheela, Suma Sudhindra, Nagamani Srinath and T S Satyavati among others are featured to perform.
On from April 3. Open to all.
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Diamond Jubilee of Malleswaram Sangeetha Sabha: finale
The finale of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Malleswaram Sangeetha Sabha is to be held at Chowdiah Hall in Bangalore on Feb.24 evening.
It will be presided over by M R Doraiswamy Iyengar, president of this sabha.
The chief guest is Dr. Kasturi Rangan.
Three stalwarts will be honoured - they are R K Srikantan, Seethalakshmi Venkateshan and A Rajamma Keshav Murthy.
The event is held in association with the Academy of Music (R) and Directorate of Kannada and Culture.
This main event starts from 7.40 pm onwards.
Before that, there are unique shows.
From 5 pm there is a kutcheri by the winners of the Ananya Yuva Prathiba Puraskara with Thejas Chandrasekar on vocals.
From 6 pm onwards, a mega ensemble led by Vidwan B K Chandramouli will entertain the rasikas.
There is also an exhibition of photos of eminent artistes.
More info at 94480-89890, 98451-21511.
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Sampagodu S. Vighnaraja's CD to be released
Reported by Ranjini Jayasimha
The M. A. Narasimhachar Music Foundation presents the CD release of 'Green - Melodies from Shringeri' (Carnatic classical vocal), sung by Sampagodu S. Vighnaraja.
The event is on at Gayana Samaja, Bangalore on the 28th of February 2009, at 5.45pm.
Dr.L Subramaniam will be presiding over the function and releasing the CD.
The function will be followed by a vocal concert by Sampagodu with H. N. Bhaskar on the violin, Harikumar on the mridangam, and Amrit on the ghatam
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Celebrating Purandaradasa...
Department of Kannada and Culture and Ananya will jointly host Purandara Utsava - 08 and Kavya Kaveri on Jan. 27, 2009.
A vocal recital on Purandara Dasa compositions by V.N. Padmini, Anantha Sathyam ( Violin ) and M.A. Krishna Murthy ( Mridangam ) will be held followed by Kavya Kaveri by Smt. Srilatha and Party.
At Ananya, 91/2, 4th Main, Malleswaram , Bangalore -3 at 6.00pm
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Tribute to R. R. Kesavamurthy
Ananya, a Bangalore based arts organisation has organised a musical programme as a tribute to guru R.R. Keshava Murthy
comprising compositions in praise of a teacher by Dr.T.S. Sathyavathi
accompanied by Dr.Jyotsna Srikanth on the violin, K.U. Jayachandra Rao on the mridangam and A.S.N. Swamy on the kanjira
On Jan. 10, 2009 at 6.30 pm
Venue: Ananya Sabhangana,4th Main, Malleswaram, Bangalore-560003
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Bangalore Gayana Samaja gets new head
In the general election held on Dec. 28 during the Annual General Body Meeting of the Bangalore Gayana Samaja Dr. M.R.V. Prasad (who was the vice-president) was elected as the President of the Samaja with a majority.
Achyutharao Padaki, Hanumantharao and SS Prasad were unanimously elected to the Managing Committee.
The notable feature is that the Academy Awardee and renowned music and dance critic and a popular personality Dr. M. Surya Prasad was also elected unanimously to the Managing Committee.
Dr. M. Surya Prasad has been made the new Editor of 'Gayana Samrajya', the monthly magazine of the Bangalore Gayana Samaja.
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Dance recitals by the young
Ananya Cultural Academy will present Nritya Chilume - a dance programme for budding young talents on Dec. 13 at Sevasadana, 14th cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore, 6pm onwards
A new series of dance programmes called 'Nritya Chilume' for talented budding artists , aged below 15 years. Kirti Ramgopal, a well known danseuse will inaugurate the event. Nritya Chilume will be a regular feature in Ananya’s calendar of events, say the organisers.
The first edition of Nritya Chilume features Bharatanatyam performances by Ananya.M (Guru-Brunda), Sonali Belankar (Guru-Anuradha Vikranth), Gopalakrishna.SV(Guru-Sanjay and Shama Shantaram) and an odissi performance by Meghana Singh(Guru-Vani Madhav).
Ananya is at 94/ 1, 16th 'A' Cross, West Park Road, Malleswaram
Bangalore - 560 055. Ph : + 91 80 2344 0409
Email: info@ananyaculture.org
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Suswaralaya College hosts music concert
This month's music concert at Suswaralaya College of Music, Bangalore is Smt. Seethamma and H. R. Krishna Rao Memorial Program.
S. V. Narayan will present a vocal concert accompanied by Balu Raghuraman on the violin, B. S. Anand on the mridangam and M. Gururaj on the morsing.
On Dec. 14 at 10 am.
Venue : 55/84,Surveyor Street, Basavanagudi, Bangalore - 560004
Suswaralaya College of Music is at no.12, 28th Cross, Geetha Colony, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore-56001.1
Ph: 26545655
Email: suswaralaya@yahoo.com
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Sangeetya Aasthana celebrates fourth anniversary
Bangalore based cultural organisation for promotion of classical performing arts, Sangeetya Aasthana will be celebrating its fourth anniversary on Dec. 6 and 7.
Sangeetya Puraskar award is given away to eminent performing artistes every year. This year's awardees are Nagamani Srinath (Carnatic vocalist), Vani Ganapathy, Kriti Ramgopal (Bharatanatyam dancers) , M. A. Krishnamurthy (percussionist), Shyamala Bhave (Hindustani music), Mysore V. Subramanya (art critic) and S. Krishnamurthy (scholar and patron of arts).
Venue : Seva Sadana, 14th Cross, Near Shirdi Saibaba temple, Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore - 3
Sangeetya can be reached at KCN Bhavan, 9/7, Yamuna Bai Road, Madhavanagar, Bangalore - 1. Phone: 080-23443900
Email : sangeethya@hotmail.com
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Creative movement classes for kids / Bangalore
Classical dancer Anitha Santhanam, who has worked with kids through creative movement for over five years is now facilitator for a programme for the children in Bangalore.
Body Talk, a language that's full of fun and play, facilitated by Anitha Santhanam in collaboration with the Shiri Dance Company will be sessions on creative movement for kids.
This programme will encourage the child to communicate through the body, enhancing the child's creative spirit through fun and simple activities. Drawing techniques from traditional physical activities such as Dance and Yoga, Body Talk focuses on both individual and group activities using rhythm, movement, music, dance and storytelling says the facilitator.
This programme is for children of ages 3 to 4 years.
Venue: Studio for Movement Arts and Therapies, C/o Doodle Den, # 3 Curley Street, Richmond Town, Bangalore 560 025
The sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Fee : Rs. 1000 per month
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Nadasurabhi's music festival / Bangalore
The 15th annual
music festival of Nadasurabhi, an arts organisation based
in Koramangala, Bangalore will be held from Nov. 10 to 16, 2008.
Senior violinist Prof.T.N.Krishnan will be honoured with the Title of
Sangeetha Surabhi on the occasion.
Daily music concerts will be held at 6 pm.
Venue: onference Hall, St.John's Medical College Campus,
Above Bank of Baroda , Opp.Reddy Jana Sangha College,
100 Feet Road , Koramangala, Bangalore.560 034.
Nov.10 - Neela Ramgopal (vocal) accompanied by Mysore V.Srikanth on the violin,
C.Cheluvaraju on the mridangam and Dayananda Mohite on the ghatam.
Nov. 11 - Priya Sisters - Shanmukhapriya and Haripriya (vocal) with
B.Raghavendra Rao on the violin, Neyveli Skandasubramaniyam on the mridangam and
Madipakkam Murali on the ghatam.
Nov. 12 - P.Unnikrishnan (vocal) with Charulatha Ramanujam on the violin,
A.V.Anand on the mridangam and S.Srishylan on the ghatam
Nov. 13 - Malladi Brothers - Sriram Prasad and Ravi Kumar (vocal) with Dr.Mysore
M. Manjunath on the violin, Arjun Kumar on the mridangam and N.Amruth on the
kanjira.
Nov. 14 - T.V.Sankaranarayanan (vocal) accompanied by Mysore V. Srikanth on the
violin, Anoor Ananthakrishna Sharma on the mridangam and M.A.Krishnamurthy on
the ghatam.
Nov. 15 - Sanjay Subrahmanyan (vocal) with H.K.Venkatram on the violin, Tumkur
B.Ravishankar on the mridangam and Guruprasanna onthe kanjira.
Nov. 16 - Prof. T.N.Krishnan (violin) supported by Viji Krishnan Natarajan and
accompanied by H.S.Sudhindra on the mridangam and Giridhar Udupa on the ghatam.
All the concerts are open to rasikas.
Nadasurabhi Cultural Association can be contacted by phone on 080 - 25539368.
Email:
nadasurabhi@yahoo.co.uk
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Karthika Sangeethotsavam at Bangalore
Nadaranjani Sangeetha Sabha, Bangalore will hold its eighth annual Karthika Sangeethotsavam from Nov. 23 to 30.
HH Sri Sri Rangapriya Swamiji of Ashtanga Yoga Vigyana Mandira, Bangalore will inaugurate the eight day festival on Nov. 23 at 5.30 pm. Industrialist M.V.Satyanarayana will be the chief guest.
This festival is held in an ambience of traditional oil lit lamps and colourful Rangoli in specially decorated pandal.
Vocal concert by Trichur Ramachandran will be held at 6.30 pm on that day.
Vocalists M. S.Sheela, Maharajapuram Ramachandran, Mambalam sisters, Neyveli Santhanagopalan, violinists A. Kanya kumari, V. Sanjeev, Mysore M Nagaraj and Rafique Khan, Vidyabhushana also will perform at the festival.
The Speciality of this festival is that music concerts will be held in an ambience of traditional oil lit lamps and colourful Rangoli in specially decorated pendal.
Venue: Dharini Mahila Sangha Premises, Behind Post Office, Basaveswara Nagar, Bangalore - 79.
Contact Prof. Venkatesh 90081 53865/ Raveesh Sastry 080 2323 1800 for more details.
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Music fest at Shankara Adhyayana Kendra / Bangalore
A three day annual Music Festival at Shankara Adhyayana Kendra will be held in memory of Late Smt Venkatalakshamma and Sri K P Bhatta.
From Nov. 21 to 23, 2008.
On Nov. 21 - H. S. Prashanth and party
Nov. 22 - M. S. Sheela and party
Nov. 23 - Roopa Srikanth and party
Shankara Adhyayana Kendra is at #A-35, CIL Layout, RMV II Stage, I A Main Road, Sanjaynagar, Bangalore - 560094.
Phone Numbers - (080) 23414691/ 41741024
Email : shankara.adhyayana@gmail.com
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Creative movement classes for kids / Bangalore
Classical dancer Anitha Santhanam, who has worked with kids through creative movement for over five years is now facilitator for a programme for the children in Bangalore.
Body Talk, a language that's full of fun and play, facilitated by Anitha Santhanam in collaboration with the Shiri Dance Company will be sessions on creative movement for kids.
This programme will encourage the child to communicate through the body, enhancing the child's creative spirit through fun and simple activities. Drawing techniques from traditional physical activities such as Dance and Yoga, Body Talk focuses on both individual and group activities using rhythm, movement, music, dance and storytelling says the facilitator.
This programme is for children of ages 3 to 4 years.
Venue: Studio for Movement Arts and Therapies, C/o Doodle Den, # 3 Curley Street, Richmond Town, Bangalore 560 025
The sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Fee : Rs. 1000 per month
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Nadasurabhi's music festival / Bangalore
The 15th annual
music festival of Nadasurabhi, an arts organisation based
in Koramangala, Bangalore will be held from Nov. 10 to 16, 2008.
Senior violinist Prof.T.N.Krishnan will be honoured with the Title of
Sangeetha Surabhi on the occasion.
Daily music concerts will be held at 6 pm.
Venue: onference Hall, St.John's Medical College Campus,
Above Bank of Baroda , Opp.Reddy Jana Sangha College,
100 Feet Road , Koramangala, Bangalore.560 034.
Nov.10 - Neela Ramgopal (vocal) accompanied by Mysore V.Srikanth on the violin,
C.Cheluvaraju on the mridangam and Dayananda Mohite on the ghatam.
Nov. 11 - Priya Sisters - Shanmukhapriya and Haripriya (vocal) with
B.Raghavendra Rao on the violin, Neyveli Skandasubramaniyam on the mridangam and
Madipakkam Murali on the ghatam.
Nov. 12 - P.Unnikrishnan (vocal) with Charulatha Ramanujam on the violin,
A.V.Anand on the mridangam and S.Srishylan on the ghatam
Nov. 13 - Malladi Brothers - Sriram Prasad and Ravi Kumar (vocal) with Dr.Mysore
M. Manjunath on the violin, Arjun Kumar on the mridangam and N.Amruth on the
kanjira.
Nov. 14 - T.V.Sankaranarayanan (vocal) accompanied by Mysore V. Srikanth on the
violin, Anoor Ananthakrishna Sharma on the mridangam and M.A.Krishnamurthy on
the ghatam.
Nov. 15 - Sanjay Subrahmanyan (vocal) with H.K.Venkatram on the violin, Tumkur
B.Ravishankar on the mridangam and Guruprasanna onthe kanjira.
Nov. 16 - Prof. T.N.Krishnan (violin) supported by Viji Krishnan Natarajan and
accompanied by H.S.Sudhindra on the mridangam and Giridhar Udupa on the ghatam.
All the concerts are open to rasikas.
Nadasurabhi Cultural Association can be contacted by phone on 080 - 25539368.
Email:
nadasurabhi@yahoo.co.uk
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MANMF annual music festival
The
seventh annual music festival of The M.A.Narasimhachar Music Foundation will be
held from Nov. 14 to 16, 2008.
Senior vocalist R. K. Padmanabha will be honoured with the title Gaana Vaaridhi
on the occasion.
Concerts will be held at 6 pm everyday on these days.
On Nov. 14, Pattabhirama Pandit (vocal) with H. K. Venkatram on the violin,
Umayalpuram Sivaraman on the mridangam and Giridhar Udupa onthe ghatam.
On Nov. 15, Ranjani and Gayathri (vocal) with Charulatha Ramanujam on the
violin, Manoj Siva on the mridangam and Sukanya Ramgopal on the ghatam
On Nov. 16, R. K. Padmanabha (vocal) accompanied by Nalina Mohan on the violin,
C. Cheluvaraju on the mridangam and M. A. Krishnamurthy on the ghatam.
At: The Bangalore Gayana Samaja Hall, K. R.Road, Bangalore.
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Malleswaram sabha diamond jubilee concert / Bangalore
Founded in 1948, Malleswaram Sangeetha Sabha celebrates Diamond jubilee this year.
As part of the celebrations music concerts, dance recitals, lec-dems are being organised every month.
This month on Oct. 28, a vocal concert by Neyveli R. Santhana Gopalan accompanied by C. N. Chandrasekar on the violin, Arjun Kumar on the mridangam and Sukanya Ramgopal on the ghatam will be held at 6 pm.
At Chowdaiah Memorial Hall, Gayathri Devi Park Extn., Vyalikaval, Bangalore - 560 003.
On Nov. 9, Usha Ramamurthy will present a gottuvadyam concert at Ananya and on Dec. 14, a Hindustani music concert by Pt. Parameswaran Hegde will be held at Malleswaram Rama Mandira.
On Feb. 24, 2009 the finale of the Diamond Jubiliee celebration is planned by the organisation.
For more details contact the B. K. Chandramouli, hon. secretary, Malleswaram Sangeetha Sabha at mobile phone no, 94480 89890
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Anniversary celebrations at Suswaralaya College of Music / Bangalore.
Bangalore based music education institute, Suswaralaya College of Music along with Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira will hold its ninth anniversary celebrations from Oct. 31 to Nov. 5.
On the occasion the following albums and books would be released : Vaggeya Vaibhava - 4, renderd by Smt. Kanaka Swamy, 'Thurya Ninada' by S. A. Shashidhar and Family, 'Veena Kampana' by Smt. Sudha Vadiraj and Smt. Shubha Santosh, Directory of Karnatak Musicians of Karnataka - 4th Edition and 'Siddhi Vinayakam Sada Bhaje Ham', Vinayaka Krithi's of Muthuswamy Dikshitar by G. Manoj.
M. Vasudeva Rao, wellknown mridangam artiste will release the above.
D. R. Sreekanthaiah, former president - Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry will be chief guest and confer the title 'Swaralayashrunga' on percussionist T. A. S. Mani.
A six day music festival will be held from Oct. 31.
Oct. 31: 6 p.m. - Revathi Murthy and Geetha Ramanand Veena Duet, V. S. Rajagopal on the mridangam and Dayananda Mohite on the ghatam
Nov. 1: 5.30 p.m. - B Seetharam Memorial Program donated by Vidwan Sri B S Purushotham.
Laya Vinyasa by Avinash Krishna & Ashwin Nair followed by vocal concert by R.A. Ramamani, M. S. Govindaswamy on the violin, B. Shivaraman on the mridangam and B. Shashishankar on the ghatam
Nov. 2: 9.45 to 11.45 a.m. - HAridasara Ugabhogagalu - Lec. Dem by Vidyabhushan
5.30 p.m. - Vidwan A V Sathyanarayana Memorial Program donated by Sri Mulabagal A.Vijayendra Rao & Family -
Laya Vinyasa by Kishan Kaushik,Sriram,Chennakeshava and Rohith Balakrishnan followed by vocal concert of D. V. Nagarajan, M. Rajappa(vocal support), Venkatesha Jyoshier on the violin, Eshwara Bhat on the mridangam, Prasanna on the morsing.
Nov. 3:5.30 p.m. - Vidwan Ghatam G S Sriram Memorial Program donated by Smt & Sri Srinivasamurthy -
Laya Vinyasa by Shashidhara B N, M Nagraj, Suvrath and Vivek Kalayanaraman followed by a flute concert N. Rajkamal, B. K. Raghu on the violin, T.A.S. Mani on the mridangam and B. S. Arun Kumar on the morsing.
Nov. 4: 5-30 p.m. - Smt Venkatalakshamma & Sri K Pocham Bhat Memorial Program donated by Smt & Sri K Nataraj - Vocal duet by G. S. Kamala & G. S. Rajalakshmi, M. R. Srinidhi on the violin, H. L. Shivashankara Swamy, mridangam and A. V. Kashinath on the Khanjira
Nov. 5: 5.30 p.m. - Anoor Suryanarayana Memorial Program Mr & Mrs B S Sukumar & Gayatri Sukumar - Vocal concert by R. S. Ramakantha, H. K. Venkataram on the violin, Srimushnam V. Raja Rao on the mridangam and T. V. Vasan on the ghatam.
Suswaralaya College of Music is at 12, 28th Cross, Geetha Colony, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560 011.
Ph : 26633623 / 26545655
Email : suswaralaya@yahoo.com
Website : www.suswaralaya.org
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Music academic sessions at Bangalore
Annual academic sessions in memory of music scholar B. V. K. Sastry will be hosted by Sri. B. V. K. Sastry Memorial committee, Bangalore Gayana Samaja and Karnataka Ganakala Parishat on Oct. 26.
The sessions will be inaugurated at 10 am.
Senior vidwan R. K. Srikantan will deliver the keynote address. Vocalist R. K. Padmanabha will speak on Mysore Vasidevachar copmpositions, Dr. T. S. Satyavathi will speak on Muthiah Bhagavathar kritis and Rudrapatnam brothers R. N. Taranathan and R. N. Thyagarajan will elaborate on Veena Seshanna compositions. Sukanya Prabhakar will deliver a talk on Maharaja Jayachama Rajendra Wodeyar.
Venue: Bangalore Gayana Samaja auditorium, K.R. Road, Bangalore
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Sangeeta Sampradaya Pradarshini in Kannada
Originally written in Telgu in 1904 by Subbarama Dikshitar, Sangeeta Sampradaya Pradarshini is a treatise in Carnatic music.
Vidwan Anandarama Udupa, a versatile musician and a scholar in music has translated the books into Kannada, on requested by Ananya, the Bangalore based arts organisation.
This set of books will be released on Oct. 21 at Seva Sadana, Malleswaram, Bangalore at 6 pm.
S. Krishna Murthy Retd. Director AIR, Bangalore will be the guest of honour.
The books will be available for sale at the venue.
Contact Ananya at 94/1,Between 16th & 17th Cross, West Park Road, Malleshwaram, Bangalore - 560055. Phone : 080 - 2344 0409
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Ananya hosts concerts on women composers of Karnataka
Bangalore based arts organisation Ananya will host a unique series of concerts on women composers of Karnataka.
Titled Mahila Haridasaru, the series will start with 'Galigaliya Avva' who lived around two centuries ago on Oct. 18, 2008.
At Ananya Sabhangana; 6.30 pm
A lecture on Mahila Haridasaru by Dr. B. N. Sumitra Bai, renowned Kannada Literatuer and Critic will be held, This will be followed by a concert by Dr.Sukanya Prabhakar accompanied by B. Raghuram on the violin and B. K. Chandramouli on Mridanga.
Ananya is at 94/1,Between 16th & 17th Cross, West Park Road, Malleshwaram, Bangalore - 55. Phone : 080 - 2344 0409
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PAC's Krishnaotsava
Percussive Arts Centre presented 'Krishnotsava' from Aug.24 to 28.
Vani Satish sang on Aug.24.
On August 25, Salem Vijayaraghavachariar Memorial Program presents Kunnakudi M Balamuralikrishna.
On 26 August, Anoor Ramakarishna Memorial Program presents Amit Nadig on the flute.
On 27 August, Parvathy Krishnaswamy and Krishnaswamy Memorial Endowment Program presents veena concert by Pushpa Kashinath.
On 28th August, P. S. Seethamma and G.R. Ramachandra Memorial Program presents Hamsini Nagendra.
Venue - Sri Jayarama Seva Mandali, 492/A 1 st Main, 8th Block , Jayanagar, Bangalore- 560 082. Tele. 22445232
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Bangalore: Ananya Fest dedicated to Semmangudi
Ananya is hosting in Bangalore a Carnatic music fest dedicated to Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer on the ocassion of his birth anniversary.
The event is called ' Kalothsava 08.
The fest is on from August 27 to 31 and is at the Seva Sadana auditorium on 14th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore.
This is the schedule -
Aug.27 - Pattabhirama Pandit / Karnataka
Aug.28 - R. Raghavendra / Tamil Nadu
Aug.29 - G. Ravi Kiran / Karnataka
Aug.30 - R. Sreedev - Kerala
Aug.31 - V G Guha / Andhra Pradesh
For more info call Ananya at 98447-57752
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A classical dance show on Kannada TV
Bangalore based dancer duo Kiran Subramanyam and Sandhya Kiran are currently presenting a classical dance show 'Hejje Mele Hejje' on Kannada TV channel Kasturi.
This is an interactive programme based on Bharatanatyam and has been conceptualised and presented thats makes the show informative and educative, without compromising on the technique and grammar of the Bharatanatyam style, says the Kirans.
The series is conceived, directed and conducted by Kiran Subramanyam featuring senior dancers from their institution Rasika.
'Hejje Mele Hejje' is aired every week from Monday to Friday at 7.05pm.
Contact the Kirans at 080-23362057 / 23342277
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Percussive Arts Centre's annual Thalavadyotsav from July 9
Bangalore-based Percussive Arts Centre (PAC) is hosting its annual Thalavadyotsav from July 9 to 13 at Bangalore Gayana Samaj.
The fest will also celebrate the birth centenary of the legendary maestro Palani Subramanya Pillai.
PAC was founder by the late Bangalore K. Venkataraman.
Every evening, there will be a lec-dem which focuses on the percussive arts followed by a concert. Vidwan R. K. Padmanabha opens the fest with his concert on July 9.
On July 10, vidwan Srimushnam V. Raja Rao will talk on 'The Palani Subramanya Pillai school of percussion'. This will be followed by a concert by T. M. Krishna.
On July 11, N. Amrit's lec-dem is on ' Growth and Development of Khanjari playing techniques'. The concert that follows is of R. A. Ramamani.
On July 12, Madurai T. Srinivasan talks on ' Layam' and the eoncert is of N.Vijay Siva.
The finale is on Sunday morning (July 13, 10 a.m. onwards).
The Palani Subramanya Pillai Centenary Memorial Award will be given to D. K. Pattammal while the Palghat Mani Iyer Memorial Award will be given to Madurai T. Srinivasan.
The Bangalore K. Venkataraman Memorial Award will be given to Dr. R. Sathyanarayana and the H. Puttachar Memorial Award will be given to N. Vasudev.
Prizes to young artistes who won various competitions held by PAC will also be given on this occasion.
The show ends with a percussion ensemble concert called ' Laya Vinyasa' by Vrushti group, directed by Anoor Ananthakrishna Sharma.
Mridangist V. Krishna of PAC says that friends and well wishers of Bangalore K. Venkataram are requested to contribute towards the creation of a permanent endowment which will help PAC to present this particular Award to eminent and deserving persons.
Cheques to be drawn in favour of ‘Percussive Arts Centre (Regd.)’, payable at Bangalore, can be sent to – 183, 8th Cross, 2nd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore 560 011.
Phone: (080) 2656 3079, 94484 63079
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Concerts of Suswaralaya College of Music, Bangalore
Suswaralaya College of Music, Bangalore has lined up a series of concerts in the weeks ahead.
In association with Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira, it presents the concert of Vidushi T. S. Vasanthamadhavi on July 5 evening at Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira, Banashankari, Bangalore - 70
Under the joint auspices of Balaji Sangeetha Vidyalaya Trust, it presents a flute recital by Vidwan Ravichandra Kulur in August 4 evening at 591, 'Shivam', 16th Main, 10th Cross, Padmanabhanagar, Bangalore-560070
Under the joint auspices of Nadasurabhi Cultural Association, Suswaralaya presents a vocal recital by Vidwan D. S. Srivatsa on Sept.21 evening ( 4.15 pm onwards) at Indian Heritage Academy Hall, 6th Blk, Koramangala, Bangalore-95
You can contact Suswaralaya at - suswaralaya@yahoo.com
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Veena Seshanna Awards
The Veena Seshanna Memorial National Award for this year will be given to veteran veena artiste 84-year-old Kalpagam Swaminthan of Chennai.
Also, the annual Swara Murthy V N Rao Memorial Award will be given to the Rudrapatna Brothers - R. N. Tharanathan and .R N. Thyagarajan.
Both awards carry a cash prize of Rs.50,000 and a citation.
Instituted by the Swara Murthy V N Rao Memorial Trust, they will be presented on July 20 at the Gayana Samaj auditoirum in Bangalore during a two-day music fest 'Veeneya Bedagu 2008'.
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Sri Tirunarayana Trust's music fest in Bangalore
´Udaya Taare´, the seventh annual thematic Carnatic classical music concerts fest will be held on four Sundays across June and July in Bangalore.
Here are the programme details: (Timing: 5: 30 to 7:45 pm)
June 22, 2008
Vid Prathana Sai Narasimhan (Rao) - Vocal
Vid C N Chandrashekhar - Violin
Vid B R Srinivas - Mrudangam
Vid Dayananda Mohite - Ghatam
June 29, 2008
Vid Chitra Bilvam - Vocal
Vid B Vittala Rangan- Violin
Vid P S Sridhar- Mrudangam
Vid G S Kumar - Ghatam
July 6, 2008
Vid Shubashree Ramachandran - Vocal
Vid Nalina Mohan - Violin
Vid C Chaluvaraju- Mrudangam
Vid Sukhanya Ramgopal - Ghatam
July 13 2008
Vid T Venugopalan - Flute
Vid B Raghuram- Violin
Vid H S Sudhindra- Mrudangam
Vid Srishailan S - Ghatam
Venue: Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira, 9th Main Road, Banashankari 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560 070.
Admission is free.
For more info, contact V T Sampath Kumaran, Sri Tirunarayana Trust, 1184, 5th Main, Sector 7, HSR Layout,
Bangalore 560 102. India. Tel:91-80-6568 1907
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Ananya's youth music festival, Bangalore: June 4 to 8
Ananya's annual youth music festival and awards ceremony is on in Bangalore from June 4 to 8.
On June 5, 6 and 7, leading young artistes of Karnataka will present concerts at four different venues in the city - in Malleswaram, Rajajinagar, BSK 2nd Stage and in JP Nagar.
On June 8, at the Seva Sadana hall, Malleswaram, the awards ceremony will be held from 9.45 a.m. onwards.
Awards are to be given to vidwan Venkateshachar, Dr. K. Varadarangan and three young artistes - Hamsini Nagendra, Jyothsna Manjunath and H. L. Shivasankaraswamy.
There will also be a music concert - Navavidha Bhakthi in Sri Thyagaraja and Haridasa compositions.
This has been conceptualised by Dr. Sukanya Prabhakar and presented by students of the Surabhi Gana Kala Mandira, Mysore.
More info can be had from Ananya at 080-23440409.
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Ananya's dance fest for young artistes
Ananya, the Bangalore-based arts centre, is hosting a two days dance fest on May 24 and 25 at Bharathiya Vidya Bhawan, Race Course Road, Bangalore.
On May 24, dancers Ujwal (Kuchipudi), Shweta Krishna (Odissi) and Aishwarya Nithyananda (Bharatanatyam ) will perform.
On May 25, the performances are by Mridula Anand (Kathak), Navami Arun (Mohiniattam) and Shivaranjani (Bharatanatyam).
The programmes start at 6 p.m.
You can contact Ananya at 080-23440409. Its office and performance space is in Malleswaram.
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Music fest in Bangalore
The 37th Bhagavath Sri Shankara Jayanthi and Music Fest of Sri Thyagaraja Gana Sabha Trust in Bangalore is hosting a music fest from May 5 to 11.
The fest is on at Sri Vani Education Centre, (4th Main, 2nd Stage, Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore-10.)
Vidwan R K Padmanabha is the president of this fest.
Various mandalis will perform at the venue in the morning while the main concerts are in the evening.
The artistes who will perform include Shubhamangala Raghunandan (vocal), M K Pranesh and Praveen Godkindi (flute), Chaitra Raghunandan (vocal), K. Subhaganga (vocal), Geetha Ramanand and Revathi Murthy (veena duet), Sweetha Venkatesh (vocal), Vidya Bhushana (vocal), R Archana (vocal), S R Vinay Sharva (vocal), Sahana Ramachandra (vocal) and Amrutha Venkatesh (vocal).
On the final day, the Sri Sankara jayanthi sangeethothsava is at 8 a.m. and at 11 a.m., Karthik Hebbar makes a multimedia presentation on 'Sri Thyagaraja's Life and Bhakthi'.In the evening, vidwan R K Padmanabha will be honoured with the 'Kalabhhoshana' title.
The vidwan will then perform at the 6.30 p.m. concert.
The Trust had also conducted music competitions for junior artistes and music students and the best will be given prizes at the fest.
The Sri Thyagaraja Gana Sabha Trust address is - 101, Kirloskar Colony, behind Avani Shankar Mutt, Bangalore-86. Phone - 040-2359 1723.
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World Dance Day celebration / Bangalore
Chidambara Sabha Natana Yajna is an offering through dance by well known dancers and dance students
from various dance schools on World Dance Day to be held in Bangalore.
The event will be held on May 1, 2008 from 7 am to 9 am.
At Ravindra Kala Kshetra, J. C. Road, Bangalore.
As many as 30 dancers will pay their tribute in sessions of 10 minutes and 20 minutes.
There are also academic sessions by eminent dancers, dance gurus and critics on various aspects of
dance.
Indian and Nigerian folk dances will also be presented on this ocassion.
The valedictory will be held at the same venue at 6.30 pm.
For more info on the event contact by email to futureofdance@hotmail.com
Phone number: (0) 98456 98089
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Dance Fair / Bangalore
This is a different event for the arts enthusiasts.
A Fair - Dance Fair, the first of its kind in India, organised by the kuchipudi dancer Vyjayanthi Kashi and her Shambhavi School of Dance.
The arts community gets an opportunity to display their dance works, artworks, brochures, books, albums, dance ornaments, dance costumes, instruments and any thing related to dance.
Dance Jathre, as the fair is called will be held on June 7 and 8, 2008
Venue: Chitrakala Parishad, Kumara Krupa, Bangalore.
For more information and to rent stalls contact: futureofdance@hotmail.com
Website: www.schoolofkuchipudi.com
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Rama navami music concerts at Bangalore
Vamshi Academy of Music Trust and Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Seca Samithi Trust conduct Sri Ramanavami music festival from April 11 to 14.
Concerts will be held at 6 pm on all the days.
April 11 - P. Rama and P. Chandrika - Vocal duet
April 12 - Geetha Ramanand and Revathy Murthy - Veena duet
April 13 - B. K. Anantha Ram and Master Amith A Nadig - Flute duet
April 14 - Tejaswini Shashibhushan - Vocal
The concerts will be held at Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka temple at 1 A, SVK Layout, Basaweswara Nagar, Bangalore.
Contact phone no. 93430 45285
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Ramanavami music concerts at Koramangala, Bangalore
Ramaseva Mandali at Koramangala has organised music concerts on the occasion of Rama navami from April 14 to 22, 2008.
The concerts will be held at Indian Cultural Heritage Academy , 6th Block , Koramangala, Bangalore.
Every evening from 6.30pm
The schedule of concerts is as follows:
April 14 : Dr. Arundhati - Vocal
April 15 : D. Balakrishna and V. Vamshidar - Veena - Flute Duet
April 16 : Shankaran Namboodri - Vocal
April 17 : S. Seshagiri Rao and Usha - Violin Duet
April 18 : S. Shankar and S.Ramani - Vocal Duet
April 19 : Lalitha Madhav - Vocal
April 20 : Mahathi - Vocal
April 21 : Gayathri Venkataraghavan - Vocal
April 22 : Kasturi Rangan - Vocal
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Celebrating love through music in Bangalore
Young vocalist Manasi Prasad will present a special concert to celebrate the universal emotion of love.
Taking inspiration from the universal theme, ‘Olave Jeevana Saakshaatkara’ will be a Carnatic classical music concert conceptualised by Manasi Prasad. This concert will be in the format of a traditional Carnatic music concert, but with the theme of all compositions reflecting love of one sort or another.
She will be using a stage specially set for the theme and mood lighting.
The event will be at R.V. Dental College Auditorium, JP Nagar, Bangalore. On Feb. 17, 2008. At 6 pm.
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Bharat Sangeet Utsav / Bangalore
Carnatica Archival Centre for music and dance, Bangalore has organised a festival of Indian classical music and dance, Bharat Sangeet Utsav 2008, in Bangalore from February 7 to 10.
On the inaugural day, a concert Raga Fantasy, a confluence of Carnatic and Hindustani sangeet by veena artiste Suma Sudhindra and flutist Praveen Godkhindi will be held at 4.45 pm.
At Christ College auditorium, Bangalore.
Carnatic musicians Lalgudi G. J. R. Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi, Sikkil Gurucharan, Charulatha Ramanujan, Cheluvaraju, Sukanya Ramgopal, Manasi Prasad, R. K. Srikantan, R. S. Ramakanth, Prof. V. V. Subrahmanyam, V. V. S. Murari, Mastar Akash, Gayathri Venkataraghavan will be performing in the festival. Hindustani classical musicians Begum Parveen Sultana, Vishwa Mohan Bhat, Ashwini Bhide Deshpande and Ravindra Yavagal are also featured at this festival.
The second day performances will be held at Chowdaiah Memorial Hall, the third day events at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan auditorium and the fourth day programmes will be held at Purandara Bhavana in Indira Nagar, Bangalore.
More details can be had from phone number (0)94440-18270 or (0) 98807-32309
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Aanandaa Festival
The annual thematic music and dance festival in Bangalore, Aanandaa Festival will be on from Jan. 13 to 19, 2008.
The concerts will be held at the Bangalore Gayana Samaja, K. R. Road, Bangalore. There will be multimedia presentations on the theme of each days's concert.
The schedule of concerts is as followes:
Jan. 13 - 5 pm : Janani Iyer, Bharatanatyam followed by Mandolin concert by U. Srinivas. Theme: Compositions of Thyagaraja.
Jan. 14 at 10 am : Compositions of Mysore Vasudevachar - vocal concert by R. K. Srikantan.
At 6.30 pm : Compositions of Syama Sastri - vocal concert by Nithyasree Mahadevan.
Jan. 15 at 6.30 pm : Veena - Venu - Violin by H. K. venkataram, Ashwin Anand and G. Ravikiran featuring seven composers.
Jan. 16 at 6.30 pm - Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavathar - vocal concert by Madurai T. N. Seshagopalan.
Jan. 17 at 6.30 pm - Compositions of Purandara Dasa - vocal concert by Saralaya Sisters.
Jan. 18 at 6.30 pm - Compositions of Swati Tirunal - vocal concert by Malladi Brothers.
Jan. 19 at 5 pm Bharatanatyam ensemble by Mudrika Foundation choreographed by guru Minal Prabhu.
At 6.30 pm - Compositions of Muthuswamy Dikshitar - vocal concert by T. M. Krishna.
Admission to the concerts is free.
For more details, visit http://www.aanandaa.com or call 080 - 4128 9549
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