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2023
DIWALI 2023 @ TRARALGON
25th Nov 2023; Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Organised by Latrobe Indian Association
This was my debut performance in Traralgon, alongside amazing musicians Jay Dabgar (Tabla), Rahul Bhattacharya (Sarod) and Subramanya Sastry (Flute). Amazing Diwali vibe, complete with a grand display of fireworks at the end.
RAGA RHAPSODIES - by Swarhthym Singapore
19 Nov 2023; Esplanade Theatres by the Bay, Singapore
Great energy and camaraderie performing with this ensemble, led by tabla wizard Nawaz Mirajkar.
Under The Moonlight
7th Oct 2023; TFA Penang
A full length sitar concert, conceptualised around the poetry of Rumi, Khalil Gibran, Tagore and others. Accompanied by Vick Ramakrishnan on Tabla, and featuring Pravinraj Premkumar ( Sitar) and Kumaran Rajangam (Tabla)
Guru Smrithi
JOTIC Auditorium, Johor Baru, 30 Sept 2023
Performed Rag Bageshree in Rupak and Teentaal, followed by Bhatiyali dhun for this concert, accompanied by Nawaz Mirajkar. I also accompanied the drum ensemble in a spectacular presentation.
2020
Glissan-Do
WOU Auditorium, Penang; 7 March 2020
This smashing concert with slide guitar virtuoso Manish Pingle was the last concert I played before the Covid pandemic closed off everything in 2020.
I have many fond memories of this totally spontaneous concert, where we played the Rag Bihag as the main piece. Manish is such a joy to perform with. Accompanied on tabla by Vick Ramakrishnan
Prerna - The inspiration
Shantanand Auditorium, 14 Feb 2020
I loved the theme of this show - the struggles and joys of a mother with an autistic child. The music, composed by my dear friend Sashi, was poignant and reflective of the deeply impactful moments in the story. I felt privileged to perform at this show, which taught me so much about living with autism.
2019
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2014
Pravaasa - A Sitar's Journey; 2014
Shantanand Auditorium, KL; 27 April 2014
Performers were Kumar Karthigesu - Sitar; Prakash Kandasamy - Tabla; Ravindra Parchure ( Singapore) - Hindustani Vocal; Praashekh Borkar ( Perth, Australia) - Sarod; Achyutan Sashidaran Nair - Violin;
Presented by The Temple of Fine Arts
Sivabalan Shanmuga Sundram - Mridangam; Hariraam Tingyuen Lam - Gambus; Ng Siu Yee - Chinese drums; Kamrul Bahri Hussein - Malay Rebana; Jamie Wilson - Guitar; Eric Li - Piano; Badar Ben Taleb - djembe/cajon
2013
Thyagaraja Tansen Music Festival 2013
Shantanand Auditorium, KL; 23 & 24 Feb 2013
I played a duet with Kalpana Paranjothy, accompanied by Prakash Kandasamy on the tabla.
2012
2012 F TFA CarnivalMailer.pdf
2011
Khayal 2011
Shantanand Auditorium, 4 Sept 2011
A full length classical sitar concert by Kumar Karthigesu on sitar and Vick Ramakrishnan on the tabla. It was great to play to a packed auditorium - a warm and highly appreciative audience indeed!!
2010
AkashA's star performance at the Dewan Filharmonic Petronas - 2010
Dewan Filharmonic Petronas, KL - 22 Nov 2010
One of the best venues I have played in. The 1200 seater hall was packed to the brim - no standing room even. What an electrifying concert!
Featuring guest artist Sonia Croucher on the flute, and Kumuda Suppayah, my dear student, who played tanpura for a few songs.
I love this poster as the entire band autographed it right after the show...
2009
INTO...AKASHA; 2009
KLPAC, KL; 22 & 23 March 2009
AkashA Malaysia's first album launch was a glizty affair at KLPAC - a 2 night feature concert, presented by star comedian Harith Iskandar. We had a packed house on both days.
2008
Les Nuits d'Angkor, Cambodia; 2008
Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia; 2 February 2008
With a majestic stage erected in
Hero; 2008
The Actor's Studio, Bangsar, KL; 27-21 Aug 2008
Playing live, improvised music for a serious play was a first for me. The actors were extremely professional, and the plot had elements of comedy, tragedy and intrigue. To create the right mood for the moment was a challenge, but it worked out so well. Music performance involved Prakash Kandasamy, Jotsna Prakash and myself.
2007
10: Entwined Calling; 2007
KLPAC, KL; 4 - 7 Oct 2007
This 10th year anniversary production by Hands Percussion was special. My composition for this was called 'Water - engulf me' and involved my senior sitar students. My special thanks to Artistic Director Bernard Goh for always keeping us in his heart.
Jump Start; 2007
The Actor's Studio, Bangsar, KL; 31 Oct - 4 Nov 2007
Jump Start was the 2nd musical production of Inner Space Performing Arts. This production featured the compositions of Jotsna Prakash exclusively, and involved a variety of musicians besides Prakash, Jotsna and myself - Isyam Swardy Daud on guitar, Jazlan Noorman on bass, Syahrizan Sahamat on dejmbe and percussions, Eddie Kismilardy on Saxophone, Bhavani Logeswaran on vocals, Pangasaasini Gowrisan on violin, and special guest Faiyaz Khan on sarangi.
2006
Dance India Taste India, Singapore; 2006
Hong Lim Park, Singapore; 1-3 December 2006
Dance India Taste India, Johor Baru; 2006
Spastic School Hall, JB; 24-27 August 2006
A March Affair by KLPAC; 2006
KLPAC, KL; 8-11 March 2006
Prem; 2006
PJ Civic Centre, KL; 11 & 12 Oct 2006
Prem Joshua was a delight to perform with, along with his band, comprising Chintan Relenburg, Manish and Satgyan Fukuda. This concert featured the 3 of us from TFA Inner Space - Prakash Kandasamy, Jotsna Prakash and myself, and was in aid of the TFA building fund.
Festival Muzik Kuala Lumpur; 2006
Istana Budaya, KL; 2-6 July 2006
Nur - the Gift of Light; 2006
PJ Civic Centre, KL; 27 Aug 2006
2005
SITAR SUMMIT; 2005
ESSET EPF & PJ Civic Centre, KL; 22 - 25 Sept 2005
This was my first major experience as a producer and director of a major international conference and festival. We had big names as facilitators, including Ustad Usman Khan, Ustad Hamil Jaffer Khan, Ustad Chotte Rehmat Khan, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee and Vidushi Aarti Anglekar-Tikekar.
Within Malaysia, all the major sitar players and Hindustani musicians participated and performed, including maestro Samuel J Dass. Overall, over 400 students enrolled, and the concerts reached out to over 3000 people.
Naad Pravaham; 2005
Annalakshmi, Singapore; 2005
A full-length musical ensemble by Jotsna Prakash, Prakash Kandasamy and myself.
2004
SIFAS Festival 2004
SIFAS Auditorium, Singapore; 2 - 11 April 2004
I performed a full classical concert with Nawaz Mirajkar on the tabla. As this was an afternoon concert, I performed Rag Bhimpalas as the main piece, along with a few light-hearted dhuns.
Taal Express, JB; 2004
JOTIC Auditorium, JB; 8 Oct 2004
Taal Express was a beautifully conceived musical presentation by fellow musicians Nawaz Mirajkar and Renu Suresh of TFA Singapore. Folk tunes from different regions of India were crafted into a musical journey, woven together with the theme of a musical 'train' which connects all the regions. I enjoyed performing sitar in this production very much.
Kaadambari; 2004
Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Centre, New York, USA; 29 Dec 2004
Full length dance and music concert by The Temple of Fine Arts International
Musicians were Jyotsna Prakash ( Digital Piano), Prakash Kandasamy (Tabla) and Kumar Karthigesu (Sitar)
Taar Sitara, 2004
Annalakshmi, Singapore; 30 May 2004
This full-length performance was by resident tabla player Nawaz Mirajkar, Jotsna Prakash, Prakash Kandasamy and with guest artistes Jia Tang on the Cello and Gerard Chia on the violin.
2003
Dialogue in Skin; 2003
MATIC, KL; 2003
My first collaborative work with the marvellous artists of Hands Percussion, under the direction of Bernard Goh. It was interesting to juxtapose the sounds of the sitar with the strong drumbeats of the Paigu and other Chinese drums. This led to many other collaborations with Bernard and the Hands team.
Mahsuri - The Legend of Langkawi; 2003
Istana Budaya, KL - 2003
Another production where Jotsna Prakash and myself composed the entire music score.
2002
Butterfly Lovers; 2002
Kallang Theatre, Singapore; 13 & 14th August 2002
It was most exciting to be a composer, along with childhood friend Jotsna Prakash for this mega dance drama production. The challenge of using my Indian music background to create music for a contemporary production with a distinct Chinese theme was deeply satisfying.
Ruhani - the soul of life
Annalakshmi Singapore; 27 Feb 2002
A full solo concert by Kumar Karthigesu on sitar and Nawaz Mirajkar on the tabla. Very appreciative audience, and opened many doors for many future concerts in Singapore.
2001
2000
35th Anniversary concert of Ustad Mehboob Khan Mirajkar; 2000
Pune, India; 29 Dec 2000
Concert with Prakash Kandasamy and Jyotsna Prakash
Saint - by Akram Khan
Riley Theatre, Leeds, UK; 16 Oct 1999
Classical and fusion kathak dance performance by Akram Khan. Musicians were Lucy Rehman (Vocal), Vishnu Sahai ( Tabla), Kumar Karthigesu ( Sitar), and Kamal Sabri ( Sarangi),
INTO...AKASHA Debut Performance and CD release
KLPAC, KL; 22&23 March 2009
AkashA features at TEDxKL, 2016
Bukit Jalil Indoor Stadium, KL - 2016
