Thiruvaiyaru in London: March 17-18th 2007

jayaram · Post by **jayaram** » 12 Mar 2007, 05:24

Londonil Thiruvaiyaru (Thiruvaiyaru in London)

A mini-festival of Carnatic music is being held in London at:
Sivan Centre (Lewisham Temple)
4a Clarendon Rise, Lewisham SE13 5ES
on: March 17-18th 2007

Highlight of the 2-day event is an evening concert on both days by:
Carnatica brothers (Sri P. Ganesh and Sri K.N. Sasikiran)
7:00pm onwards
Admission: Â£10.00 (single) / Â£25.00 family

More details here: http://i18.tinypic.com/3zw5f2g.jpg

mohan · Post by **mohan** » 12 Mar 2007, 08:14

Seems to be the season for Thyagaraja Aradhana-s. We had a two day festival here in Sydney with around 60 adult singers rendering krithis on Saturday. Pancharatna krithis and renditions by students (around 100 particapated) on Sunday. Saturday Dinner and Sunday Lunch was provided free to all who attended (mostly catered by volunteers).

Nick H · Post by **Nick H** » 12 Mar 2007, 12:18

Wimbledon Ganesh temple do one (or did when I was last there).

It is not structured, but features professionals/teachers on one day and students on the other.

I think they had to restrict it to vocal students from that temple, as it got a bit too much, but otherwise very much an all-are-welcome event. Used to turn up with my box of morsings; great fun

Nick H · Post by **Nick H** » 12 Mar 2007, 12:24

I recommend Rajeswari Satish on the 18th at 4.45....

Rajeswari Satish: Vocal

Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth: Violin

Sri R.N. Prakash: Mridangam

I saw this lady sing twice here in Chennai during December and was most impressed. She is returning to USA in July, as her husband's UK tour of duty is coming to an end. This may be your last chance to see her in London.

Jyotsna and Prakash --- dear friends, musically and personally

jayaram · Post by **jayaram** » 12 Mar 2007, 15:56

Yes, I have heard Rajeswari Satish before, and she is quite good.
Btw, her daughter (Shyamala?) sings very well (you could use the 'P' word to describe her), but Rajeswari doesn't hype her up too much, which is a good thing...