We invite you to 3rd St. Louis Indian Music Festival conducted jointly by Soorya Performing Arts, Sangeetha and Sangama on September 14, 15 in Midwest Music Conservatory, Ballwin, MO 63011.

St. Louis Indian Music festival presents the true gems of Indian civilization - its music. The two main classical music styles - Carnatic and Hindustani - were derived from vast musical knowledge acquired from a mind boggling array of melodies; intricate, structured, consummate rhythms; with a blend of  sublime spiritual aspect. Both these music systems perplex a new listener, but enthralls an experienced connoisseur. These music systems provide abundant opportunity for creativity; opens multitude of melodies on pure notes as well as embellishments called Gamakas which churns out Raga with an envelope of Tala.

Master artists from India and USA soothe your evenings with an unforgettable music. Come and join us.

Schedule

Saturday - Sept 14 2013

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Release of Music Album

Nireeksha

Sung by Seema Kasthuri - Released by Dr. Ashwath Rao, blessed by Guru Nagamani Srinath

Hosted by Sangama Kannada Koota

This event is free for all.

 

4:30 - 4:45 PM - Tea Break

 

4:45 PM - Music Sessions by Students of St. Louis Gurus

 

6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

RAGA JAZZ

- Grand Piano by Richard Bennett, Sitar - Indrojit Roy, Tabla - Naren Budhkar

 

Dinner Break 7:15 - 7:45 PM

 

7:45 PM - 10:00 PM

Carnatic vocal recital by Dr. Nagamani Srinath

Violin: Shiva Sankalp, Mrudangam: Srinivas Venupuri

 

Sunday - Sept 15 2013

3:00 PM -  4:30 PM

Carnatic Vocal concert by Smt. Seema Kasthuri

Violin: Shiva Sankalp, Mrudangam: Srinivas Venupuri

 

Break 4:30 - 5:00 PM

 

5:00 - 7:30 PM -

Carnatic Vocal concert by Ashok Ramani

Violin: Sri Nagai Muralidharan, Mrudangam: Sri  Mannargudi Easwaran