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Monday
16th September
Mangala Isai
The auspicious curtain raiser, the Nadaswaram
- an obo-like instrument, heard ritually and hauntingly
at temples and weddings, in ensemble here with
the accompanying Thavil - a drum that is earthy
and vibrant.
Bharatanatyam
by Alarmel Valli with musicians
An acclaimed danseuse of the Pandanallur tradition
who has been hailed for her 'precision and poetry,
symmetry and sinuosity'.
Karnatic
vocal by P Unnikrishnan with accompanists
Award winner in the contrasting fields of Karnatic
classical and film music, this versatile, one
of a kind vocalist, has a special niche among
diverse audiences worldwide.
Tuesday
17th September
Alai
Osai featuring Mandolin U Srinivas, Shankar Mahadevan,
Loy Mendonsa and Sivamani.
Waves of fusion from highly dynamic
and mesmeric individual performers, traversing
through the classical modes to the open vistas
of universal musical styles. Melody though mandolin
and western guitar, flamboyant vocal in melodic
and percussive styles from Shankar, underpinned
by the rhythmic wonder Sivamami, promise an unforgettable
evening.
Wednesday 18th September
Mohan Veena - Chitra Veena featuring Pandit Vishwa
Mohan Bhatt and Vidwan Ravi Kiran.
Two delightful string instruments from the north
and south, with celebrated performers - 'blinding
speed with faultless legato' and 'awesome - reminiscent
of the human voice' say the cognoscenti.
Karnatic
Vocal - Bombay Jayashri with accompanists
A serious musician with great popular
appeal, Jayashri continues to draw new audiences
with her 'alchemy of veena, violin and nadaswaram'.
Thursday 19th September
Violin - Venu Jugalbandi by Prof T N Krishnan
and Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia.
Starting early, with an unparalleled
six decade performing career, this maestro violinist
of the Karnatic tradition - representing the pinnacle
of Sangeetham, in consonance with another master
of melody, flautist Chaurasia - is no stranger
to London audiences. In a rare spectacle of accompaniment
by mridangam wizard Karaikudi Mani.
Friday
20th September
Santoor Duet by Shivkumar Sharma and Rahul Sharma.
Pristine, transcendental, hypnotic - a few ways
the artistry of Shiv Kumar can be described -
featured here in a unique father and son duo.
Accompanied on the Tabla by veteran Ustad Shafat
Ahmed Khan in combination with virtuoso Vikku
Vinayakaram on Ghatam.
Bharatanatyam
by Malavika Sarukkai, with musicians.
'Bharatanatyam's most challenging and contemporary
voice says the press of Malavika' whose unique
style is both rigorous and passionate.
Saturday
21st September
Tala Vadyam ensemble led by Karaikudi Mani.
Ensemble percussion has gained great
momentum as a movement, originating in the last
few decades from South India with mridangam maestro
Karaikudi Mani at its forefront. Here, a fascinating
collection of textures are pitched together in
a flamboyant revelry, featuring Tabla from the
North with Ustad Shafat Ahmad Khan, Chenda and
Thimila from Kerala with Mattanur Sankaran Kutty
and Pallvur Kunhi Kuttan Marar. Complimenting
them will be other South Indian percussion instruments
from amongst Ghatam, Thavil, Kanjira and Morsing.
Mohini
Attam by Bharati Shivaji with musicians.
This Keralan classical style is inspired
by the dance of the celestial enchantress. Abounding
with grace and beauty of expression is pioneer
Bharati Shivaji.
Bharatanatyam
by Leela Samson with musicians.
Poetry in movement, exploring the
technical possibilities of this dynamic, sculpturesque
form from Tamil Nadu to its fullest: sensitive
and consummate artistry.
Kuchipudi
by Shoba Natarajan with musicians.
The lively, engaging style from Andhra
performed by a vivacious and leading exponent
of the Vempati Chinna Satyam School.
Sangamam
A joyous confluence of the three dance styles
mentioned above performed in resonance with a
cornucopia of musicians to mark the finale of
Sangeetham.
Venue:
Sadlers Wells
Roseberry Avenue
Islington
London
EC1R 4TN
Ticket Office: 0207 863 8000
Prices: £10 - £45
www.sadlerswells.com
Performance:
Monday 16th - Friday 20th September
at 7.30pm
Saturday 21st September at 5.00pm
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