Sri Nataraja Performing Arts Centre’s Annual Dance Event, ‘Nrithya Sambhrama,’ inaugurated recently by G.R. Nagaraj set the stage for an evening steeped in cultural grandeur. Vidu. Shrilakshmi Kumar, Director of Uma Maheshwara Nritya Kala Kendra, was the chief guest, along with President M.K. Balaraj. Vidushi V. Suma compered the event, guiding audiences through a mesmerising…
Sublime, melodious and shruti-aligned voice
February 12, 2024Vocalist Dhanya Dinesh performed for Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha in city recently. She was accompanied by Pruthvi Bhaskar on violin, Nandan Kashyap on mridanga and Shamit Gowda on ghata. Dhanya is the recipient of ‘Nadakishori’ award this year. Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, Mysuru, conducts an annual classical music contest in the month of August every…
Kakanakote, a powerful performance
January 19, 2024Rangayana’s Bharateeya Rangashikshana Kendra, Mysuru, will be staging the play ‘Kakanakote’ at Vanaranga in Rangayana premises on Jan. 20, 27 and 28 at 6.30 pm The only thing better than a good book is a play bringing it to life. Bharateeya Rangashikshana Kendra, Mysuru, staged the play Kakanakote on the second day of the Sankranthi…
Magnificent Bharatanatyam performance at ‘Kalemane’
January 17, 2024By Dr. Jamunarani V. Mirle On Jan. 7, a magnificent Bharatanatyam performance was presented at the ‘Kalemane Sabhaangana’ established by the renowned scholar Dr. K. Kumar and his family in Mysuru (Kumar Performing Arts Centre). Artistes and art enthusiasts from various parts of India (Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru) and abroad (New Jersey, Los Angeles, California, Pennsylvania)…
Vibrant ‘Veena Utsava’ held in memory of Veene Seshanna & Vidu. Chokkamma
January 8, 2024Ganabharathi had arranged a grand Veena Utsava in memory of Vainika Shikhamani Veene Seshanna and Veena Vidushi Chokkamma on the 17th of December, 2023 at Veene Seshanna Bhavana in Kuvempunagar, Mysuru. The festival exclusively highlighted the legacy of Mysuru Vainikas, who were also very good composers. The one-day programme included three lecture-demonstrations along with veena…
Hemmige Srivaishnava Sabha fetes achievers; presents vocal concert
January 3, 2024Hemmige, a small cultural village near T. Narasipur, has produced a number of musicians like K. Vageesh, Hemmige Prashanth, K. Varadarangan, Vamshidhar among many others. On Dec. 9, 2023, at Rotary West Auditorium, the Sabha felicitated eight of its achievers from Hemmige in recognition of their service in various fields. Mysuru City and District Brahmins…
She mesmerised with her voice
December 6, 2023Young Spoorti Rao from Bengaluru sang at GSSS, Mysuru, on Nov. 25. She was accompanied by H.N. Bhaskar on violin, senior mridangist K.V. Prasad on mridanga and Sharat Rao on ghata. Even at the tender age of nine, this lass won the fourth season of the Airtel Super Singer Junior Award and as the winner,…
Prof. B.S. Pandit Memorial Concert ‘Saraswati’ in city on Nov. 24, 25
November 22, 2023Geetha Shishu Shikshana Sangha (GSSS), Mysuru, a premier education society, was founded by the great Educationist and Visionary, late Prof. B.S. Pandit, Hon. Founder-Secretary, GSSS. In his fond memory, B.S. Pandit Memorial Concert ‘Saraswati’ is organised by GSSS every year during Karthika Masam since 2019, at GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women (GSSSIETW)…
Cultural feast to Rasikas at Nadabrahma Sabha this weekend
November 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha is giving a cultural feast to the Rasikas this weekend with variety of programmes of classical music, gamaka and a humour. On Nov. 16 at 6 pm, Smt. Rukmini Ammal & Sri Ramaswamy Iyengar Memorial Concert sponsored by their children will be a vocal concert by Vid. Rajagopal Bhagavat accompanied…
Veene Seshanna Bhavana Day
November 6, 2023By 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….
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