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The Music within


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Savitha Sastry presents a solo Bharathanatyam (South Indian Classical) Dance performance, ‘Music Within’ To Hope from Hopelessness through the omniscience of Music
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“The Music Within” is an unforgettable and moving experience that strikes a chord in every heart with its simplicity in describing the profound; for themes of hope and love know no language or ethnicity. It presents an evening of perspectives - to hope from hopelessness, through the eyes of Mallika, the little princess who discovers music in everything, including silence. An intelligent amalgamation of the ageless history of music, presented with the grace of the South Indian dance form Bharathanatyam, the “Music Within” appeals to both connoisseurs of this art form as well as to those that are uninitiated with Bharathanatyam.

Stepping away from the conventional mythological tales usually expressed through Bharathanatyam, “The Music Within” dwells on a subject that touches contemporary lives through its universal message of hope and love, without ever compromising on the elegance and form of the traditional dance form.

This presentation has been staged in India, Europe, the Middle East, USA, and Australia and has been highly acclaimed for the power of its narration, the finesse of the danseuse and her art, and the simplicity with which a profound subject has been presented to the audience. Rapturous accolades from audiences and the sold out shows bear testimony to the success of this ballet.

CREDITS-
Concept and Artistic Direction: Savitha Sastry & AK Srikanth
Music composition and direction: Rajkumar Bharathi
Dance Choreography: Renjith Babu Choorakad & Savitha Sastry
Vocals: Shyama & Veeraraghavan
Narration: Prasiddha RamaRao
ORCHESTRA:
Keyboard: Muruganandam
Mrdangam: Ramesh Babu
Tabla: Ganesh Rao
Veena: Subramanya Sharma
Sitar: Kishore
Flute: Sashidharan
Recording Studio: Digitrack, Chennai, India
Costume design: Ramani
Costume: KR Rajagopal

 

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21 shows in 8 countries since april 2010!

Kerala series 2011: oct 1 - palakkaad
Oct 2 - Kozhikode
Oct 3- Kannur
Oct 4- Eranakulum
Oct 5- Trichur
Oct 6- Trvandrum

AUG 26, 2011- Azad bhawan auditorium, new delhi

June 26, 2011 two shows at Counterpulse in San Francisco

Apr 29, 2011- united nations, new delhi

mar 26, 2011 - seva sadan, bangalore

Feb 2, 2011- triveni kalasangam, new delhi

Dec 10, 2010- historic hoover theater, san jose, usa

Dec 1, 2010- Dublin, Ireland, Clarion Hotel.
Nov 29, 2010- London, UK,(Fairfield Hall, Croydon)
Nov 28, 2010- Zurich, Switzerland, Mehrweckhalle

May 22, 2010- Sydney, Australia, Seymore Center
May 21- Perth, Australia, Lady Wardle Performing Arts Center

April 26, 2010- Abu Dhabi, UAE, Indian School

April 24 - Dubai, UAE, Shaikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School

April 23, 2010- Muscat, Oman, Le Grand Hall, Al Falaj Resort (Ruwi)

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