Young Vidushi Bhargavi Venkatram sang at Bidaram Krishnappa’s Sri Prasanna Seetharama Mandira on Apr. 15 for a packed audience. Bhargavi, a Computer Engineer, has chosen classical music as her profession and has carved a niche for herself. It seems as a very natural choice because music flows in her blood. Late Vid. H.V. Krishnamurthy is…
Surabhi Gana Kala Mandira, renowned for its innovative approach to Karnatak music, continues to set benchmarks in musical education and performance. Their programmes are meticulously curated to foster both theoretical understanding and practical expertise among students. A notable addition to their annual repertoire is ‘Chaitra Surabhi,’ a series of concerts held during the Chaitra month,…
On the occasion of its 109th Sri Ramanavami celebrations, the management committee of the sacred and heritage-rich Rama Mandira delighted music lovers by arranging excellent concerts by eminent artistes. One such memorable performance was by Vidushi Dr. N.J. Nandini. Dr. Nandini, a fine vocalist hailing from a musical family, developed an interest in music at…
Sri Ramanavami marks not only a spiritual celebration but also a vibrant music season. Mysuru owes much gratitude to Vidwan Mysore Sadashiva Rao, the visionary who transformed this auspicious festival into a grand Sangeetotsava. His legacy continues to inspire and today, several Sabhas across Mysuru celebrate Ramanavami on a grand scale. Among the prominent organisers…
Raaga Music Academy of Mysuru had organised an engaging vocal recital on Mar. 29 at Ganavisharadha Sri Bidaram Krishnappa’s Sri Prasanna Seetharama Mandira. The concert featured the young and dynamic Vidu. Dhanya Dinesh Rudrapatnam, accompanied by the talented Vidu. Pruthvi Bhaskar on violin, Vid. Nandan Kashyap on mridanga and Srinidhi Koundinya on ghata. The ensemble…
Vid. M.J. Sreenivasa Iyengar (MJS) was one of the prominent vainikas of Mysuru. He was also one of the senior disciples of Vid. Veena Venkatagiriyappa, a direct Shishya of Veene Seshanna. MJS has produced a number of worthy students who fondly remember his ways of teaching and his affection towards them. Each year, they all…
Suttur Mutt had organised an excellent music concert as part of its monthly ‘Moonlight Music Programme’ on Feb. 12. The pond, surrounded by trees and plants, looked calm under the bright moonlight, creating the perfect ambience to enjoy soulful music. Vid. Harish Sivaramakrishnan, accompanied by Vid. Mysore N. Karthik on violin, Vid. K.U. Jaychandra Rao…
Ganabharathi had organised a vocal recital on Jan. 10 at Veene Seshanna Bhavana. The concert, performed by the young and talented Medha Manjunath, was a truly delightful experience. Medha received her early training from Vid. Sukanya Prabhakar, who laid a strong foundation for her musical journey. Currently, her father-in-law, Vid. Anoor Ananthakrishna Sharma, is guiding…
Vidwan T.P. Vaidyanathan and his wife, Vidushi Indira, were disciples of Vidwan B.K. Padmanabha Rao, a senior musician and vaggeyakara from Mysuru. The couple actively contributed to the cultural scene of Mysuru. In honour of their legacy, their disciples and well-wishers organise an annual music concert in their memory. This year, a memorable veena concert…
The Natya Sabha of Mysuru had organised a beautiful Bharatanatyam ‘Marga’ recital at the Veene Seshanna Bhavana on the 28th of September. The artiste was Vidushi Kathyayini Shringari, who was groomed by Guru Dr. Kripa Phadke (Mysuru) and currently under the guidance of Vidwan Vijaykumar from Chennai. Vijaykumar, a rare and gifted artiste, is committed…
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