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98th ANNUAL CONFERENCE | THE MUSIC ACADEMY MADRAS
Theme: Aesthetics and Synaesthetics : Reflections on Raga in Indian Art
ACADEMIC SESSIONS 16th DECEMBER 2024 - 1st JANUARY 2025
December 16, 2024 - Session 1
The Raga Adhara - Tambura
Vidvan RK Shriramkumar with Manikantan and Udayakumar, Tambura maker
December 16, 2024 - Session 2
Raga Unlimited: Nadasvaram Bani
Chinnamannur Vidvan Dr A Vijay Karthikeyan, Idumbavanam Vidvan V Prakash Ilayaraja
Day 1 of Academic Sessions | Article in The Hindu
Why the tambura and nagaswaram are crucial to Indian classical music
December 18, 2024 - Session 1
Similar Phraseologies in Non-Allied Raga-s
Dr R Hemalatha
December 18, 2024 - Session 2
இழப்பின் வலியும் வலியின் இழப்பும் – ஒப்பாரிப் பாடல்களை முன்வைத்து
Dr A Ramanathan accompanied by Dr. S. Ramesh
Day 3 of Academic Sessions | Article in The Hindu
An academic session at The Music Academy that highlighted phrases common in ragas
December 19, 2024 - Session 1
Kuttu Raga-s: Evoking the Character
Vidvan P. Rajagopal and Dr Hanne M. de Bruin
December 19, 2024 - Session 2
Between Page and Stage: Raga and Raga Music in Classical Literary Sources
Professor Naresh Keerthi
Day 4 of Academic Sessions | Article in The Hindu
Koothu met classical at The Music Academy’s lec dem session
December 21, 2024 - Session 1
An examination of ālāpa and ṭhāya
Dr Arathi Rao
December 21, 2024 - Session 2
Evocative Expressions of Mohiniyattam using Karnatik Music
Dr Neena Prasad
Day 6 of Academic Sessions | Article in The Hindu
A lec-dem at The Music Academy drew attention towards the improvisational forms of raga exposition in Carnatic music
December 22, 2024 - Session 1
Mysterious Medieval transformations – Ragas Āharī and Ābhērī
Dr K Srilatha
December 22, 2024 - Session 2
Accompanying a raga - A percussive perspective
Vidvan K Arun Prakash acompanied by Vidushi Brindha Manickavasakam (vocal), Vidvan N Madan Mohan (violin)
Day 7 of Academic Sessions | Article in The Hindu
Classification of Carnatic ragas Abheri and Ahari, a historical perspective
December 23, 2024 - Panel Discussion
Lakshana and Lakshya: A contested relationship
Vidvan Bharath Sundar, Vidvan G Ravikiran and Vidushi Sriranjani Santhanagopalan
Day 8 of Academic Sessions | Article in The Hindu
Three young musicians explore the intricate bond between lakshana and lakshya in Carnatic music
December 24, 2024 - Session 1
The Abhinaya Sangitam of Kathakali: The blend of Raga and Bhava
Vidvan Nedumbally Ram Mohan and Vidushi Meera Ram Mohan
December 24, 2024 - Session 2
Raga’s changing nature across compositional forms
Vidushi Amritha Murali
Day 9 of Academic Sessions | Article in The Hindu
How certain ragas in Kathakali evoke specific emotions and serve dramatic purposes
December 25, 2024 - Session 1
Understanding a Raga through the interpretations of T Brinda and Dr S Ramanathan
Sangita Kalanidhi Dr S Sowmya
December 25, 2024 - Session 2
Notations for Niraval by Sangita Kalanidhi Kallidaikurichi Vedanta Bhagavatar
Sangita Kala Acharya Dr RS Jayalakshmi
Day 10 of Academic Sessions | Article in The Hindu
How stalwarts interpret a raga?
December 26, 2024 - Session 1
A Tuned Mridangam
Sangita Kalanidhi Tiruvarur Bakthavatsalam with Valangaiman Vidvan Navaneetha Krishnan – Mridangam Maker
December 26, 2024 - Session 2
Raga-s in 70mm – A Cinematic identity
Ms Subhashree Thanikalachalam
Day 11 of Academic Sessions | Article in The Hindu
How is the mridangam tuned?
December 27, 2024 - Session 1
Conceptualising an Abstract Raga
Sangita Kalanidhi TM Krishna
December 27, 2024 - Session 2
Staging Music: The unique case of Yakshagana
Vidvan Gururaj Marpally with Prof Deepa Ganesh, accompanied by Vidvan Shashikiran Manipal Bhagavath (vocal), Vidvan Koodli Devadas Rao (Maddalam) and Vidvan Nagaraj Barkur (Chende)
Day 12 of Academic Sessions | Article in The Hindu
T.M. Krishna on how one can recognise if a tune is a raga
December 28, 2024 - Session 1
Teaching Manodharma Sangita on the violin
Vidvan HK Narasimhamoorthy
December 28, 2024 - Session 2
கானா பாடல்கள் : விளிம்புநிலை மக்களின் பண்பாட்டு அடையாளம்
Dr M Elumalai
Day 13 of Academic Sessions | Article in The Hindu
Know more about the element of Carnatic music that offers creative freedom to artistes
December 29, 2024 - Session 1
Tana: Its impact on raga grammar and aesthetics
Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh
Day 14 of Academic Sessions | Article in The Hindu
Jayanthi Kumaresh on why the tanam sounds particularly beautiful on the veena
December 30, 2024 - Session 1
Sarva Samarasa Kirtanaigalum Sanmargak Kirtanaigalum
Vidushi Sr Margaret Bastin
December 30, 2024 - Session 2
Raga-s as expressed in Padams and Javalis
Vidushi Geetha Raja
Day 15 of Academic Sessions | Article in The Hindu
How Carnatic music is moving towards inclusive sahitya
December 31, 2024 - Session 1
Tala Laya Sampradayam, Jaati, Nadai, Gathi and Jathi
Vidvan Parassala Ravi
December 31, 2024 - Session 2
Raga-s in Melattur Bhagavata Mela
Thiruvaiyyaru Brothers Vidvan S Narasimhan and Vidvan S Venkatesan
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