A traditional chamber concert without the distortions and sound sculpting of amplifiers presents carnatic music the way it was intended. You will hear the myriad microtones of the tambura and the genuine reverberations and naadam of the instruments led by pure, full throated vocals. This type of concert has become increasingly rare in recent decades but is making a comeback. Dhvani is committed to presenting one or two such performances as part of its annual offering.
DR GAYATHRI GIRISH – VOCALS
M VIJAY – VIOLIN
KUMBAKONAM SWAMINATHAN – MRIDANGAM
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Kalaimamani Dr. Gayathri Girish is one of the popular vocalists in the field of Carnatic Music having spent more than 35 years in the field.
Her forte lies in the use of technology to deliver engaging capsules of multimedia concerts, lecture-demonstrations and thematic presentations based on her research. Her research work focuses on our Vedic and mythological literature, works of ancient saints and composers emphasising the ideals of Sanatana Dharma.
She has given concerts in all major Sabhas in Chennai and has travelled widely throughout India and many other countries.
She is the recipient of several prestigious titles like “Kalaimamani”, “Isai Peroli”, “Sahithyapriya”, “Sangeetha Bhaskara”, “Gaana Rathna” from the Department of Cultural Affairs, Colombo, “Yuva Kala Bharathi” and many more. She also received the “Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar” instituted by Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, in August 2014.
She is an “A-grade” artiste of All India Radio, Chennai and has performed for Doordarshan and other private television channels.
Violinist M. Vijay, started his musical journey under the guidance of Smt. R. Vidhya and later under Sri. CA Rajasekar.
Mridangam Artist Kumbakonam K Swaminathan is the star disciple of the reputed Mridangam Vidwan Sri Poongulam S. Subramanian. His formal training on the mridangam began at a very tender age from Kumbakonam Azhagu Nambiya pillai, disciple Vidwan Sri Singaram Pillai. Training continued with Vidwan Natchiyarkoil V Raghu.
