Taar Sitara in Perth Australia

TAAR SITARA , 18th June 2007, Annalakshmi on the Swan, Perth.

Played Raag Bageshri as the main piece, followed by other dhuns and short renditions, including Shivaranjini in Deepchandi, with Swamiji's Madhura Manohara as an alaap.

We also launched our CD on this day, entitled Taar Sitara too. This was recorded in Vicky's house, using equipment borrowed from Hari Hemachandran.

The concert was attended by about 100 people, and we sold perhaps 30 cpoies of the CD on the same night. Pretty exciting stuff!!

Text from the TFA Perth Website:

Taar Sitara

18 June 2007

Art from the Heart - An magical musical evening of Hindustani Classical music on the Sitar and Tabla that will mesmerise your senses, soothe your soul and lift your spirits. Performed by Award Winning Sitarist Kumar Karthigesu (TFA KL) and accompanied by Vickneshwaran Ramakrishnan on Tabla. With a vocal introduction by TFA International Music Director, Pandit Chandrakant Kapileshwari. Download Poster.

Date: Monday 18th June 2007

Venue: Annalakshmi on the Swan, 1st Floor - Western Pavilion, Barracks Square (Between Jetty No. 4 & No. 5), Perth

Arrival of Guests: 7.00 pm
Light finger foods will be served.

Cost: Adults - $25.00 pp Children 5 – 12 years: $12.00 pp
Payment to be made on arrival

Bookings: By Phone 9221 3003 (except on Monday). Places are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Naad Brahma in Perth, Australia - DEBUT

16th June 2007, Annalakhmi on the Swan, Perth, WA

The debut performance of Naad Brahma orchestra in Perth. Conducted by Pandit Chandrakant Kapileshwari.

Debut Performance: Naad Brahma - The Orchestra

16 June 2007

The Temple of Fine Arts proudly presents its first "Naad Brahma" - an orchestra comprising of more than 65 participants including seniors, youth and youngsters. Music composed, arranged and conducted by TFA International Music Director, Pandit Chandrakant Kapileshwari. With a concluding vocal rendition by Pandit Chandrakant Kapileshwari accompanied by Kumar Kartigesu (TFA KL) on Sitar and Vickneswaran Ramakrishnan (TFA Perth) on Tabla.


Date
Saturday 16th June 2007

Venue
Annalakshmi on the Swan
1st Floor - Western Pavilion, Barracks Square (Between Jetty No. 4 & No. 5), Perth

Time
Buffet Dinner: 6.30 pm
Orchestra: 8.00 pm

Bookings
By Phone 9221 3003 (except on Monday). Places are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Cost
Pay as you wishView the TFA Perth website for more info here

Photos of Florence, July 2007

Claudio Javarone - a fantastic flamenco artist. It was a great privilege to work with him.Rehearsing in the hot sun at the open air at the Theatro Limonaia, Villa Strozzi, Via Pisana, in Firenze.










The Show itself...was great. About 800 people packed into this beautiful open air space on top of a hill, an the atmosphere was ....scintillatingly Italian!!




































Rehearsals in a dance studio in Poggibonsi, which is about 45 mins away from Florence,
Marco Perona on the Guitar and El Nino on the Cajon were great fun to work with. Language barriers aside, we bacame great chums!! Marco learns an Indian phrase, 'by ear'!





It is easier to stamp your foot to the rhythm and understand. Wish we Indian musicians could do the same!!














Vicky and I played a classical concert at this Ayurveda Centre in Firenze.






























On the train station at Poggibonsi.

Kulcha Concert Brochure

Performance at KULCHA, Fremantle Australia

Performance at KULCHA, Fremantle Australia - 2 June 2007.

Raag Malkauns, with Kafi Dhun, and others.

Link to Kulcha's site for more