Mar 31 2023 to Mar 31 2023 7 p.m.

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Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

The Kuchipudi recital for the evening is orchestrated keeping the actual essence of Kuchipudi intact. The zest of abhinaya through the four-fold classification of angika, vachika, satvika and aharya are incorporated in the repertoire with an interesting outlook given to storytelling. The choreography pieces that are being presented are composed and set by Guru Smt Sreelakshmy Govardhanan. The piece begins with an invocation by Dr Balamuralikrishna’s evergreen krithi Shri Sakala Ganadhipa, and is followed by the Mandhodhari shabdham, a famous and revered composition in the Kuchipudi sampradaya which entails the elements of Nritta, Nrutya and Natya giving scope for the performer to breathe the character and improvise subsequently. Sakhi Hey, Jaydeva’s ashtapadi, talks about the divine union of the mortal with the immortal, Radha and Krishna. With deep philosophical meaning, this poem traverses around the scheme of longing and love-making. To conclude, Tarangam, which is touted to be one of the most unique features of Kuchipudi repertoire, has a special element in which the dancer performs complicated rhythmic patterns on the rim of a brass plate. The recital is set in the format of a Margam compiling the essential elements and verve of the traditional Kuchipudi Sampradaya.