‘Dhwani 2026-27,’ a day-long celebration commemorating the 80th birthday of eminent violin maestro Vid. H.K. Narasimhamurthy (HKN) and marking the completion of ten years of the Trust’s contribution to Indian classical music, eminent vocalist and Sanskrit scholar Vidu. T.S. Satyavati and renowned violinist Vid. Kumaresh Rajagopalan chief guests, noted theatre personality and actress Lakshmi Chandrashekhar presides, ceremonial procession bringing Vid. Narasimhamurthy to the venue, 9 am; Inaugural violin concert featuring HKN’s disciples, accompanied by Vid. H.L. Shivashankar Swamy on mridanga and Vid. V.S. Ramesh on morching, 9.45 am; Formal felicitation of HKN, 10.30 am; Vocal duet by Vidushis Sindhu and Smitha, accompanied by Vidu. Aditi Krishnaprakash on violin, Vid. Arjun Kumar on mridanga and Vid. G.S. Ramanujam on ghata, 4.30 pm; Special father-daughter violin duet featuring Vid. H.N. Bhaskar and Vidu. Pruthvi Bhaskar, accompanied by Vid. V.V. Ramanamurthy on mridanga and Vid. R. Krishnakumar on ghata, Ganabharathi’s Ramagovinda Kalavedike, Kuvempunagar, 6.45 pm.
This post was published on November 14, 2026 7:30 pm