G.K. Manamohan presenting a vocal concert, along with Keshav Mohankumar on violin, Sunaadha Krishna Amai on mridanga and Sharat Kaushik on ghata, at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on June 20.  G.K. Manamohan gave a vocal concert accompanied by Keshav Mohankumar on violin, Sunaadha Krishna Amai on mridanga and Sharat Kaushik on ghata. The concert was organised by Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on June 20, in memory of M.H. Rajarao.  Having spent a decade in the United States pursuing higher studies and working, young Manamohan chose to return to Mysore, driven not by professional ambition but by an…

Mysuru: As part of its ‘Sahitya Chavadi’ programme, Kalasuruchi has organised an interaction on ‘Vikram Hatwar’s stories and poems’ at Suruchi Rangamane in Kuvempunagar tomorrow (June 28) at 10.30 am.   Kusuma Ayarahalli and Sindhu Rao will take part in the event.  Vikram Hatwar was born in 1982 in a small village called Bijadi in Kundapur taluk. He lived his life in the streets of Shivajinagar, in the rhythm of the Yakshagana chants on the coast, in the lap of…

Mysuru: Vidu. H.N. Kamala Murthy, a senior musician and teacher from Bengaluru, will be presenting a vocal concert at the former residence of Mysore Vasudevacharya in city tomorrow (June 28).  She will be accompanied by Vid. M.N. Sathyanarayana on violin and  Vid. N. Gurumurthy on mridanga. The concert, starting at 10.30 am, is open to all music enthusiasts.   Profiles  Vidu. Kamala has learnt Karnatak music under Vidu. Hemalatha Sampath and under the renowned…

Mysuru: The 293rd edition of moonlight music concert will be held at Suttur Mutt in city on June 29 at 6 pm. Vid. Siddhartha Belmannu will present a vocal concert in the presence of Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji.   Siddhartha Belmannu, a native of Karkala in Udupi, was born in 1996. Noticing his interest in music, Siddhartha’s parents taught him music at primary level. Later, he…

Mysuru: Ganabharathi has organised a vocal recital by the USA-based artiste, Vidu. S. Surabhi, at Ganabharathi auditorium in Kuvempunagar tomorrow (June 28) at 6 pm.  She will be accompanied by Vid. Karthikeya on violin and Vid. B.J. Srinivas on mridanga.  Artistes’ profile  Vidu. S. Surabhi has learned music continuously for 13 years under her guru a vocalist and a violinist Vidu. Tara Anand. She has also trained under Vid. K.U. Jayachandra Rao and Vid. Pattabhirama Pandit. She has won many…

Mysuru: Kumar Performing Arts Centre (KPAC), Mysuru, has organised the 73rd International Nirantara Kalemane Festival at its Kalemane Sabhaangana in Hebbal on June 28 at 3 pm. Kishore Kadam, ex-Naik, Indian Army, will be the chief guest.  Performances include Bharatanatyam by Vidu. Smruti Ramesh Kaushik, Founder and Director of Vismaya School of Learning, Mysuru and her disciples; Vid. Alex Raphael, Founder and Director of Daivakala Gruham Art House, Bengaluru and his disciples; Sakshi Ashok and group, senior students of Vid. Mithun Shyam,…

Mysuru: Raaga Vaibhava Charitable Trust, Mysuru, has organised a grand Hindustani Vocal Recital by Dr. Sangeetha Katti Kulkarni at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on JLB Road on June 28 (Sunday) at 6 pm. She will be accompanied by Pt. Rajendra Nakod on tabla and Pt. Satish Kolli on harmonium.  Dr. Sangeetha Katti Kulkarni has a performance experience in Hindustani Vocal as well as Bhajans, Vachanas, Dasavani, Abhangs, Bhavageethe, Folk music and Playback singing.  Born in Dharwad, Sangeetha Katti received her initial lessons from her father. At the age…

Mysuru: The Indian Institute of Educational Theatre (IIET) has organised a unique solo poetry-theatre performance titled ‘Hakki Mattu Avalu’ at the IIET premises, Hardwicke School Campus, tomorrow  (June 27) at 6 pm.  Conceptualised, designed and directed by renowned theatre practitioner Dr. Shripada Bhat, the performance will feature Kavya Hande on stage.   The production is based on selected Kannada poems, stories, essays and literary works translated into Kannada, bringing together…

Mysuru: Ganabharathi has organised a unique Bharatanatyam by Nritya Kalanidhi Vid. Narendra Gundurao at its premises in Kuvempunagar on June 26 at 6 pm.Profile: Vid. Narendra, originally from Mysuru, is a senior Bharatanatyam artiste. An expert in the renowned Kalakshetra style of Chennai, he has participated in National and International Arts Festivals.Along with his life…