By Dr. Rama V. Bennur To commemorate the inauguration of Veene Seshanna Bhavana that was constructed 33 years ago, Ganabharathi of Mysuru had arranged a fine veena recital on Oct. 26. Vidu. Bhagyalakshmi Chandrashekhar, who presented the recital, is a rare veena player, who believes in preserving the purity and divinity of this ancient instrument….
Moonlight music, Manjunaada events enthral music-lovers
September 12, 2023By Dr. Rama V. Bennur The Moonlight Music of JSS Mutt, Mysuru, which happens on every full moon day attracts many music lovers of Mysuru. It caters to all variety of listeners. Classical, Light, Instrumental, Karnatak, Hindustani and even fusion. It doesn’t lag behind in encouraging talented and upcoming young artistes. Thanks to the guiding…
A pleasing Rangapravesha
June 27, 2023Abhivyakthi’, a Centre for Art and Culture, presented a Rangapravesha of Sannutha Jayaram at RamaGovinda Rangamandira on the 27th of May for a crowded audience. Young Sannutha is a disciple of Guru Suhasini Koulagi. This young Civil Engineer whose heart is in Dance and Yoga has dedicated herself for the cause of art and culture….
Achievers from various fields feted at ‘Nalivina Payana-44’
March 8, 2023Noted music and dance critic Dr. Rama V. Bennur, Bharatanatyam Guru Vidu. Srilakshmi Kumar and music and gamaka exponent Vidu. Dharitri Ananda Rao being felicitated for their achievements in their respective fields by Ananya G.M.L. Cultural Academy, Bengaluru, Managing Trustee Dr. R.V. Raghavendra during the ‘Nalivina Payana-44 Haridasa Sahitya Sangeetha Nritya Sambrama’ organised jointly by…
Devotion at its best By Dr. Rama V. Bennur
March 2, 2023Ganabharathi, the well-known Sangeetha Sabha of Mysuru, celebrated the three-days Aradhana Mahotsava with pomp and fervour on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of January at its Veene Seshanna Bhavana premises in Kuvempunagar, Mysuru. ‘Taruna Bharathi’, an exclusive platform for young and upcoming artistes has always been a part of Aradhana at Ganabharathi. This programme gives…
Bright and Sparkling talent…
February 6, 2023By Dr. Rama V. Bennur Kanakanahalli Vasudevacharya, popularly known as Mysore Vasudevacharya, is considered as ‘Abhinava Tyagaraja’. His contribution to Karnatak music as a composer is very valuable. An accomplished musician and a Sanskrit scholar, Vasudevachar’s compositions reflect his both the qualities . His house in Mysuru, which was in a dilapidated condition is now…
B.S. Pandit Memorial Concert ‘Saraswati’ features Jugalbandhi and Hindustani Vocal
December 7, 2022A few decades ago, while performing a jugalbandhi at Sheshadripuram Ramotsava Samithi in Bengaluru, Vid. N. Rajam, the legendary violinist along with Vid. Mysore M. Nagaraj, spoke a few words on how a jugalbandhi should be. ‘It must be like each artiste, adding a flower to make a beautiful bouquet’ was the wonderful approach of…
Unified presentation of Vilamba & Visual Treat
November 23, 2022Every year on Children’s Day, Raasavrunda of Mysuru pays rich tributes to all its Gurus. Vid. Y.N. Simha, Dr. Venkatalakshamma, Vid. Lalita Dorai and Pandit Teerathram Sharma Azad are the teachers who have played major role in shaping Vidu. Nandini Eswer. With their blessings, Raasavrunda is passing on the rich tradition of many dance forms…
Singer with a golden voice
June 8, 2022Shree Krishna Gaana Sabha of Gokulam had arranged a fine music concert in memory of Prof. Y.T. Thathachari on the 21st of May. The young artiste was Vidwan Siva Ganesh from Madhurai. Many senior musicians have groomed Siva Ganesh to become an excellent vocalist. Blessed with a golden voice, Siva Ganesh is a committed classical…
Ekatvam series at Nrityagiri
November 14, 2021By Dr. Rama V. Bennur There are a few good auditoriums in the cultural capital Mysuru but having one more is like adding another feather in its cap. Mysuru rasikas will always welcome them. Nrityagiri Performing Arts and Research Centre now has its own compact auditorium in Preethi Layout, which is large enough to accommodate…
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