 Ganesh, Kumaresh in concert
 A concert or a raga can be presented in a traditional way or a modern way or a combination of both. One way of presenting a concert/raga is playing and singing in traditional settings that one usually associates with a Carnatic music concert. Another way is to present it as a sound and light show, with modern settings taking the aid of electronics and modern technology.
Welcome to 'E-Carnatic Music' - music that is contemporary, modern and happening, presented by Ganesh and Kumaresh, titled 'Xpressions'. The concert will be held on May 27, 2006, at 6.30 p.m. at Narada Gana Sabha Hall.
The special composition for the event is the presentation of the raga Dhanyasi in traditional splendour with all the modern trappings. Dhanyasi raga expresses emotion through its very subtle and exaggerated gamakas (ornamentation).
The brothers will be presenting a song specially written by Gangai Amaran for this event. The piece will electrify and rock you with its music giving a different dimension to Carnatic Music, say the organisers. This is E-Kriti, the name summing up the concept behind the composition.
Ganesh and Kumaresh will be accompanied by Keith Peters on bass guitar, Shyam on the keyboard, Satish Kumar on the mridangam, Ravichandra on the flute and Arun Kumar on drums and percussions.
Ganesh and
Kumaresh
They have been a world-renowned violin duo for three decades and are known for their scintillating and spirited Carnatic music recitals. Their music is pure virtuosity and brims with novel surges of creativity. Their trysts abroad have not been with just audiences of Indian origin but they have also captivated foreigners across Europe, America and more.
Their consummate expertise combining traditional Carnatic playing style with modern universal patterns of music has taken them into a niche. Yet, it is their deep-rooted strength in playing Carnatic music the traditional way that has made them so versatile and also given them the capabilities to explore innovatively.
Beginning their musical journey on stage when many other kids just begin their schooling, the brothers have music in its myriad forms in their every breath. A tremendous energy flows from their music and gives the audience the verve and the urge to plunge deeper into this unfathomable depth called music. For more about these versatile artistes, log on to
www.ganeshkumaresh.com
Tickets for Xpressions are available at Landmark, Odyssey, Music World, Planet M and at Narada Gana Sabha hall.
For enquiries, contact:
98414 49235/ 94448 45965/ 94440 49116.
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