Tribute to Carnatic music composer
View(s):The Indian Cultural Centre, Colombo in association with the Hindu Educational Society and Virakesari will present Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana, an annual musical festival paying homage to the great Carnatic music composer Thyagaraja, on February 27 at 6 p.m. at Saraswathie hall, No. 75, Lorenz Road, Colombo 4. The rehearsals will be held on February 26 at 4 p.m. at Saraswathie hall.
Musicians, vocalists as well as instrumentalists and percussionists from all over Sri Lanka will come together and render Pancharatna Keerthanas (five songs) of Thyagaraja on this occasion. The choral rendition of the five songs is an integral feature of the Aradhana. All Carnatic musicians consider Thyagaraja as their inspiration, source and touchstone of their musical creativity. Thyagaraja, composed nearly 700 compositions, two musical plays in Telugu, the Prahalada Bhakti Vijayam and the Nauka Charitam.
Musicians who would like to join the Aradhana are requested to contact the Indian Cultural Centre on telephone no: 2684698 or Email: iccrcolombo @gmail.com. The address is 16/2, Gregory’s Road, Colombo.
All are welcome to participate and attend the Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana.