Carnatic Vocal Music Concert by Kalyanapuram Aravind

Sruti is proud to present a grand Carnatic vocal music concert by Kalyanapuram Aravind, accompanied by H. N. Bhaskar (violin) and Delhi Sairam (mridangam)

Kalyanpuram S Aravind is one of the most sought after carnatic vocalists of his generation of musicians. He began his formal training in Carnatic at the age of 4 from Smt. Sudha Seshagopalan (Wife of Sri TNS). He continued his training under Sri S Kasthuri Rangan, a senior disciple of Sri TN Seshagopalan. Aravind now is being shaped and chiselled by none other than the Living Legend Padmabhushan Sangeetha Kalanidhi Madurai Sri TN Seshagopalan for the past 15 plus years. Aravind has created his own stamp by rendering uniquely styled raga alapanas and neravals as a part of his concerts. He has been bestowed with many awards and recognitions by premiere instituitons in India. He has travelled to different parts of the globe representing the Indian carnatic music fraternity and has been instrumental in spreading the art of carnatic music amongst the overseas rasikas.

H N Bhaskar is a reputed young violinist, known for his emotive playing. He is the most sought after in the Carnatic Music arena today. Bhaskar got training from parents Sri H K Narasimhamurthy and Smt H N Rajalakshmi. He then came under the huge folds of violin maestro Sri MS Gopalakrishnan. He is an ‘A’ graded violinist of All India Radio. He accompanies most of the top notch Carnatic Musicians today. He also performs solos. He has collaborated with many musicians from other genre from all over the world. He is an innovative and versatile violinist. Bhaskar is also a talented composer. He has directed many fusion, light music and classical albums. His playing has gained huge popularity in recent Tamil movies too. He is a recipient of several national awards. Bhaskar travels across the world for performances and other engagements. A much sought after violinist, he has accompanied many of the major figures in Carnatic music. Last year he has accompanied some of them at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Sydney Opera House.

Delhi Sairam is one of the leading Mridangists of the country. He is a prime disciple of Kalaimamani Vid Tiruvarur Bhaktavatsalam. He has been an active performing artist for more than 20 years and has accompanied all the eminent personalities. He is a 1st rank holder in MA Rhythmology. He has performed numerous concert abroad and has been a part of several lecture demonstrations. He has had the previlege of playing for Ragam Tanam Pallavi Demonstration of the legendary Chengalpet Ranganathan. He is a recipient of many awards such as Guru Karaikudi Mani Award, Laya Lavanya Trust Award, YUVA KALA BHARATHY, etc.