DARBAR NIGHT SERIES
Right: Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani Above: Suresh Vaidyanathan
THE ENSEMBLE
North meets South. Common Vedic roots stretching back millennia. Distinct traditions, shared heritage. Side by side on stage today. Rarely do we witness a concert featuring seasoned artists from the North Indian (Hindustani) tradition and the (Carnatic) South. This double bill brings together two of the great ensembles from India appearing exclusively for Encounters: Shubha Mudgal (khyal voice) accompanied on tabla and harmonium by Aneesh Pradhan and Sudhir Nayak, and after the interval, the Carnatic virtuoso Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani and his Sruthi Laya ensemble including Basavaraju Balasai and Suresh Vaidyanathan. Prepare for a night of soaring melodies and exhilarating rhythms, for the meeting of time-honoured traditions with spontaneous improvisation, for a range of emotions from profound meditation to exuberant joy.
WHEN: WHERE: TICKETS: BOOKINGS:
7.30pm Thurs 16 May Conservatorium Theatre $30 / $25 conc. qtix.com.au 136 246
Shubha Mudgal, khayal voice Aneesh Pradhan, tabla Sudhir Nayak, harmonium Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani, mridangan Basavaraju Balasai, flute Suresh Vaidyanathan, ghatam