Mysuru: Ganabharathi,  Mysuru, has organised a grand Karnatak vocal concert by Vid. Dr. R. K. Padmanabha on May 9 at 6 pm at Veene Seshanna Bhavana, Adichunchanagiri Road, Kuvempunagar here.

He will be accompanied by Vid. J.K. Sridhar on violin, Vid. C. Cheluvaraj on mridanga and Vid. G.S. Ramanujam on ghata.

A Stalwart and a Nadopasaka, Ganakalabhushana Vidwan Dr. Rudrapatna  Krishnadikshita  Padmanabha (RKP), who traces his roots back to the town of Rudrapatna, undoubtedly has emerged as one of the most sought after musicians today.

Having blessed by the great Vadiraja Swami (pontiff of Sonda Mutt), he stands as a musician with a unique identity. His vibrant and mesmerising voice, unrivalled rendition of ragas, krithis, pallavis and swara sancharas add to the beauty of his music. His music is a perfect blend of emotive appeal, incredible virtuosity, technical mastery, sophistication and divinity. He has mesmerised music-lovers across the country and abroad by his musicianship.

He has carved a niche for himself in all the possible domains including theatre, literature, teaching, lecture demonstrations and promotion of music, labelling him as a multi-faceted personality. RKP has gained popularity as an innovative composer with compositions mainly on Sri Vadiraja Swami and on various other deities, musical technicalities and philosophy, musical stalwarts of yesteryears, social reformation, vaggeyakaras and haridasas.