Jan 19 2025 to Jan 19 2025 11 a.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Ancient Sanskrit literature mentions the veena as the instrument used to accompany Vedic chants, much like the organ used in the Roman Catholic church for the Gregorian chants. The earliest instruments used grass reeds and animal guts as strings for plucking and the joke is that the musicians still use “Grass”. As music developed from folk to classical, desi and Marg Sangeeth, as described in ancient texts like Natya Shastra of  Bharata Muni of the 3rd Century AD, and later Sarangadeva of the 11th Century, the sophistication of playing techniques has advanced.

In today’s musical presentation, the audience will witness hybrid electronic veenas as a part of this sophistication and progress, without watering down the gravity and authenticity of the musical form as described in voluminous texts on Indian classical music.

Artists:

Shanthi Rao and Neeraja Krishnamurthy: Veena
K.N.Uma Maheshwari: Keyboard
N.Vasudeva : Mridangam
Subba Rao: Ghatam

Artists
Shanthi Rao
Veena Artist

Shanthi Rao has been a vibrant veena player, judging from the critical acclaim she has received in the press for her renderings. Travelling far and wide in countries like the UK, Germany, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, etc., the reputed journalist/statesman Mr. Kuldeep Nayar described her as a cultural ambassador of India.

Her veena has received special mention for tonal quality. Being familiar with both traditional and contemporary styles, she has received awards from The Madras Music Academy. The Bangalore Gayana Samaja, The Indian Fine Arts Society, participates in all avenues of Classical music in India and abroad, at the same time, exploring new-age neo-classical styles in presentations at different community spaces. She is among the foremost maestros of the veena, now a ‘Guru’ in her own right.

More about Shanthi on her website:-:https://shantirao.tripod.com/id1.html
Neeraja Krishnamurthy
Veena Artist
K N Uma Maheshwari
Keyboard Artist
N Vasudeva
Mridangam Artist
Subba Rao
Ghatam Artist