Mysuru: Ganabharathi has organised a Karnatak classical vocal recital by distinguished vocalist Vidwan Manasa Nayana of the city tomorrow (Oct. 2) at 6 pm at Ganabharathi’s Veene Seshanna Bhavan in Kuvempunagar.

He will be accompanied by Vid. Vishwajith Matturu on violin, Vid. Saishiv Lakshmikeshav  on mridanga and Vid. Bhargava Halambi on kanjira.

This event is sponsored by H.R. Bhagavan and family in memory of late Savitha.

Vid. Manasa Nayana is one of the leading classical vocalists of the present generation in Karnataka. He began his musical training under Vidu. S.K. Vasumathi, a pioneer of Sugama Sangeetha and continued under Vairamangalam Lakshminarayana of Madras. Later, traditional gurukula training under Padma Bhushan Dr. R.K. Srikantan and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. R. Vedavalli laid a firm foundation for his vocal style.

During his student years, he has won first prizes in numerous music competitions, including All India Radio’s National Music Competition.

Also possessing extensive experience in event curation and organisation, Manasa Nayana holds a Master’s Degree in Mathematics from IIT Chennai.