Guru Sri Chembai R Vaidyanathan
The Pancharatna kritis, Sri Tyagaraja Swamy’s magnum opus, few of the greatest compositions in carnatic music are a set of five gems of kritis. They are all composed in praise of Sri Rama. They are popularly sung by thousands of musicians in front of Sri Tyagaraja Swamy’s sanctum, Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu on the auspicious day of his aradhana every year. They are set to Adi Tala and express a wide and varied range of profound religious emotions – blissful joy, anguish, mystic devotion, ecstasy, exhilaration, sorrow, etc. They elaborate and exhaustive in melodic and rhythmic invention. It is consummate in the exposition of raga swarupa and raga bhava .
Prerequisite: This workshop is meant for students who have already learnt some varnams (at least 10) and kritis (atleast about 20-25) so as to grasp, appreciate and aesthetically learn and enjoy the compositions
Number of sessions: 10
Duration per session: 1 hour
Start date and day: 4th November 2023 (Saturday)
Days: Every Saturday and Sunday
Dates: 4th 5th 11th 12th 18th 19th 25th 26th November, 2nd and 3rd December
Time: 8.30 am to 9.30 am
Minimum number of students : 5
Maximum number of students: 15
The list:
- Jagadananda Karaka (Ragam Natai)
- Duduku gala (Ragam Goula)
- Sadhinchane (Ragam Arabhi)
- Kanakana Ruchira (Ragam Varali)
- Endaro Mahanubhavulu (Shree Ragam)
