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 Academy
Sadas held (3rd-Jan-2003)
The Sadas of the Music Academy, marking the end of the season, took place on
January 1. The Acharyas of the Kanchi Mutt, were present on the occasion.
A
hairy tale (28th-Dec-2002)
The music season is drawing to a close. As the circuit gets ready to wind up the
show, V Sriram recounts a few scenes from the Sabhas.
 Mystery at Music Academy - a satire
(24th-Dec-2002)
Music and mystery, and that too at the Music Academy? What's this all about? Elementary, dear Watson! So don't waste time, read on about the 'local' excitement
Santoor, from folk to classical music (20th-Dec-2002)
For ages, the Santoor has been used in Kashmir Valley as a folk instrument. It was Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, one of the most accomplished musicians of India...
The President's visit (19th-Dec-2002)
It was a Red Letter day for the Academy when President A P J Abdul Kalam came to inaugurate the 76th Conference. Social barriers at the Academy were completely relaxed for the occasion, says Sriram V.
 Making
waves with water (19th-Dec-2002)
The jaltarang is called so because water is an important component for
producing music in this instrument. It comprises between eighteen to twentytwo
porcelain cups of varying sizes.
OS Arun at Music Academy
(18th-Dec-2002)
OS Arun’s concert saw a moderately heavy audience turnout despite it being an afternoon slot on a working day. Accompanying him were Nagai Sriram on the violin and HS Sudheendra on the mridangam.
 Jeeves in mid-season form
(18th-Dec-2002)
Music and Jeeves! Carnatic concert vs horse racing, the dilemma is hard to resolve. But when the master settles for the races, the inimitable valet steps in to cover up for him…
Music Academy's 76th annual conference begins
(18th-Dec-2002)
The 76th annual conference of the Music Academy opened in style, with a new look stage and inauguration by the President of India,
A P J Abdul Kalam on December 15.
 Tamizh Isai Sangam Vizha inaugurated
(18th-Dec-2002)
The 60th annual Iyal Isai Nataka Vizha was inaugurated by President A P J Abdul Kalam on December 14 at the Rajah Annamalai Manram, Esplanade.
 Mylapore Fine Arts Club Fest begins
(18th-Dec-2002)
The 51st Art Festival got off to a fine start with Tamil Nadu Governor P S Rammohan Rao inaugurating it on December 14.
 Krishna Gana Sabha festival inaugurated
(17th-Dec-2002)
The 47th Art and Dance Festival of Sri Krishna Gana Sabha took off with a festive inauguration on December 11. The festival was inaugurated by eminent arts activist Kapila
Vatsyayan.
 Bharat Kalachar fest gets underway
(17th-Dec-2002)
The 16th Margazhi Mahotsav of Bharat Kalachar got under way on December 13 with Sri B Subhashan Reddy, Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, inaugurating it.
 Sri Ranjani Trust Festival inaugurated
(13th-Dec-2002)
At the inaugural event of the Sri Ranjani Trust festival, awards of Ranjani Sangeetha Kala Sagara and Sangeetha Kala Ratna were given away to K J Yesudas and T H
Vinayakaram.
 Sri Kapali Fine Arts Fest begins
(13th-Dec-2002)
Sri Kapali Fine Arts celebrated its 32nd anniversary and also began this season’s festival, which will
be on for 25 days.
 Chat
Transcript of Ms. Ranjani & Gayatri KALKI and
CHENNAIONLINE thank Ms. Ranjani, Ms. Gayatri and all of you for making this chat
session a huge success...
 Tyagabrahma Gana Sabha festival inaugurated
(11th-Dec-2002) - The inaugural ceremony witnessed the throwing open of the renovated Vani Mahal and a brand new mini hall, both of which cost Rs 1.5
crore.
 Nungambakkam Cultural Academy inaugurated
(7th-Dec-2002) - The 33rd annual festival of the Nungambakkam Cultural Academy got under way on Thursday. The 37-day programme is one of the longest in the season.
 Narada Gana Sabha to honour Tanjavur Sankara Iyer
(6th-Dec-2002) -
The Narada Gana Sabha will be honouring Tanjavur Sankara Iyer with its Senior Musicians Award during the December Season. Born on 14th January, 1924, at
Togamarai...
 A gift for music lovers
(5th-Dec-2002)
Chennaionline and Kalki come together to present five weeks of music specials. Kalki Sirappu
Pakkangal, updated on Wednesdays, is yet another value-add from Chennaionline. This special will feature articles, reviews, chats and much more…
Sampradaya-21st birthday celebrations (5th-Dec-2002)
The archival centre, Sampradaya, celebrated its 21st birthday on Tuesday. A
special souvenir, brought out for the event, was released on the occasion by
industrialist Obul Reddy. The programme was followed by a half hour documentary on
Tryst with Trinity .....
 Nadabrahmam for Clarinet exponent, AKC Natarajan
(4th-Dec-2002) -The Narada Gana Sabha has decided to confer its Nadabrahmam title on Clarinet exponent, AKC
Natarajan. Born in Tiruchirapalli, on 30th March, 1931, Sri Natarajan began learning vocal music at the age of 10...
 Tamizh Isai Vendar for Dr Sirgazhi G Siva chidambaram (2nd-Dec-2002)
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Kartik Fine Arts is awarding Dr Sirgazhi Sivachidambaram, the title of Tamizh Isai Vendar this year. Born to the veteran playback singer and musician, Sirgazhi Govindarajan...
 Smt DK Pattammal Award for Visalakshi Nityanand
(1-Dec-2002)
- The 28th Annual Arts festival of the Kartik Fine Arts will be held from December 1st to 25th, 2002, followed by the Tamizh Isai Festival from December 26th 2002 to January 1st, 2003...
 Tyaga Brahma Gana Sabha to honour V Tyagarajan
(30-Nov-2002)
- Veteran violinist V Tyagarajan is to be awarded by the Tyaga Brahma Gana Sabha in its festival during the December season. Born on 18th December
1927...
 Sangita Kala Shikhamani for KJ Yesudas (26-Nov-2002)
This year, he is to receive the Sangita Kala Shikhamani from the Indian Fine Arts Society, during its 70th South Indian Music Conference and Festival to be held...
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