Karnataka Ganakala Parishat, in association with Ganabharathi, celebrated its 54th Senior Musicians’ Conference and 36th Young Musicians’ Conference in Mysuru from Nov. 5 to 9 at Ganabharathi’s Ramagovinda Kala Vedike. The Senior Musicians’ Conference was presided over by the eminent flautist and scholar Vidwan C.A. Shreedhara, while the Young Musicians’ Conference was led by the…
Raaga Music Academy, in collaboration with Bhagini Seva Samaja, presented its monthly concert at BSS Vidyodaya in Krishnamurthypuram on Oct. 18. The evening offered a fine classical treat by Vid. N.R. Prashanth, accompanied by C.V. Shruthi on violin, B.S. Prashanth on mridanga and Raghunandan Vyasa Rao on ghata. Prashanth, one of our most accomplished vocalists…
Young Rakesh Sudhir is a devoted disciple of Vid. A.V. Prakash, the late flute maestro of Mysuru. Having imbibed the pristine classicism and grace of his Guru’s style, Rakesh now carries forward this legacy with deep commitment. Through his music school, Bamboo Melody Raagas, he not only trains aspiring flautists but also provides them a…
Bhagini Raaga Sourabha’ is the flagship concert series of Raaga Music Academy, now presented in collaboration with BSS Vidyodaya. The series has found its new home in the serene and aesthetically designed auditorium of BSS Vidyodaya in Krishnamurthypuram. The second concert in this series took place recently, featuring an enchanting classical vocal recital by Vidu….
On the evening of Oct. 7, under the calm glow of moonlight, Suttur Mutt, at the foot of Chamundi Hill in city, hosted its 284th concert as part of its ongoing Moonlight Music series. The night featured a captivating Jugalbandhi between two virtuosos: Vid. Kumaresh on violin and Vid. Pravin Godkhindi on the flute. They…
By Dr. Rama V. Bennur To infuse Mysuru’s cultural calendar with weekly vibrancy, Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC) in Vijayanagar 1st Stage has launched a new series titled ‘Kala Saptami’ — a weekly celebration of art and culture to be held every Wednesday. These midweek soirees will showcase music, dance and other cultural…
Suttur Mutt had organised an engaging lecture and a delightful music concert on the occasion of Guru Purnima, as part of its regular Moonlight Music series. The event began with a talk by Prabhuswamy C. Malimath, who eloquently explained the significance of the Guru in simple yet profound terms. What followed was a vibrant and…
Young and energetic Vidwan Sikkil Gurucharan sang for a packed audience at Ganabharathi’s Veene Seshanna Bhavana on the 20th of June. This vocal recital was organised in memory of Sugunamma Dayalu and G. Mahalakshamma and was sponsored by Dr. C.G. Narasimhan and Family. Music runs in Gurucharan’s blood — he is the grandson of Kunjumani,…
On June 14, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha hosted a Bharatanatyam recital by two promising young dancers, Pooja Sugam and K.M. Sameeksha. Under the guidance of Guru Vid. Vijaykumar of Chennai, these artistes are steadily carving a niche for themselves through compelling duet performances. Their exploration of choreography was evident in the two self-choreographed pieces they…
By Dr. Rama V. Bennur Ganabharathi of Mysuru had organised a memorable vocal concert on June 13 in tribute to Vasudeva Udupa, a Founder-Member of the organisation. The event, held at Veene Seshanna Bhavana in Kuvempunagar, drew a packed audience — clearly reflecting the popularity of the young and dynamic vocalist, Vid. Pattabhirama Pandit. Concert…
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