Programmes – Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2022

Esplanade Presents

Music

Aradhana

Vaishnavi Ramanathan
Accompanied by Sandhya Ramachandran and Shyama Sadashiv (Singapore)

27 Nov 2022, Sun, 6.15pm

30mins

(Intermission: None)

Esplanade Concourse

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Synopsis
Synopsis

Aradhana is a performance incorporating the classic elements of a standard Kutcheri and showcases a variety of pieces by famous composers such as Tyagaraja, Purandara Dasa, and more. Set at a fast pace in the beginning, vocalist Vaishnavi will approach simple pieces in a concise yet interesting manner, and will go on to explore the Manodharma (improvisation) aspects with the embellishment of the violin and mridangam.

Advisory:

Mask-wearing is optional. However, audiences are encouraged to continue to exercise responsibility and caution, such as wearing masks when in crowded places. No tickets will be issued. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Language: Sanskrit, Tamil and Telugu
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Artist Information

Vaishnavi Ramanathan

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Vaishnavi Ramanathan started learning Carnatic vocal at the age of five in Chennai. Under the tutelage of Smt. M.S Vidya, she graduated SIFAS in 2021 with a Carnatic Vocal Diploma after completing eight years of classical training. She has been a part of various group and individual concerts organized by SIFAS throughout the years, such as Student Nite, Academy Day and more.

 

Since 2020, she has also given several temple and online concerts during special occasions. In 2017, she was a recipient of Star Vijay's Young Achievers Award under the music category and has also bagged the first place in several local competitions during her earlier years. As a member of NUS' Indian Instrumental Ensemble, she participates actively in orchestral performances. Seeking inspiration primarily from Neyveli Santhanagopalan and Ranjani Gayathri, she strives to incorporate their music style into her singing and is currently on an enriching journey towards her musical aspirations.

Date & Time

27 Nov 2022, Sun

6.15pm

Esplanade Concourse
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