Carnatica's Rasika Forum

Dear Music lovers,
agni Cultural Academy, an institution born with a vision of
nurturing Indian Classical Music through various studies and
projects, is proud to announce its 2nd National workshop and
Orientation Programme for students and aspirants of Carnatic
Music along with a 3 day Grand Music festival, to be held on 12th,
13th and 14th of June 2009, at The Landmark Auditorium,
Annamanada.
agni has arranged a wide range of music education programmes
like workshops on various aspects of music, orientation
programme which guides the young aspirants in the right way,
chat programme with legends, discussions on creative topics
etc. Music concerts by musical stalwarts and young talent
promotional programmes are also arranged in this occasion.
agni features a pannel of great musicians and scholars of
Carnatic Music for music education programmes which aspirants
of music can benefit a lot for their bright career in Music. Agni,
as part of its Cultural value, honours the great music teachers of
the day by conferring the title”Nadacharya”. This year, Agni has
selected the veteran musician cum great teacher Sri. Mangad
K.Natesan for the 2nd “Nadacharya” Award.
agni hosts this mega event in co-operation with the like-minded
organisations in and around Annamanada. We welcome you all
for this great occasion to Annamanada, the cultural village of
Kerala and requests you all to make this event a grand success.
Yours Musically,
agni

THE PROGRAMME

12TH JUNE 2009, FRIDAY
[color=blue]3 pm Onwards : Registration of Delegates
6 pm : Inaugural Ceremony and
conferring the “Nadacharya” Award to the great
Teacher and the veteran Musician
Sri. Mangad K. Natesan
7 pm : Grand Music Concert
Vocal - Prof. Mavelikkara P. Subrahmaniam
Violin - Sangeetha Kalanidhi
Sri. M. Chandrasekharan
Mrudangam- Sri. Thrissur C. Narendran
Ghatom - Sri. Uduppi S. Sreedhar[/color]

13TH JUNE 2009, SATURDAY
9 am-12 Noon : Workshop And
Orientation Programme
12 Noon : Young Talent Programme
Vocal Concert By
Master. Thirumoozhikkulam
K. R. Harikrishnan
(Renowned Musicians will be The
Guests of Honour for this Programme)
2pm- 4pm : Workshop
4pm-5.45pm : Violin Trio Concert By
“Nadacharya” Sri. Nedumangad
Sivanandan,
Smt. Cherthala V. Sindhu &
Master Adarsh
(The Three Generation Magic!)
Mrudangam- Sri. K. Jayakrishnan
Ganjira - Sri. Thrikkakkara Y.N. Santharam
Ghatom - Sri. Vellattanjur Sreejith
6.30 Pm : Grand Music Concert
Vocal - H.H. Prince
Aswathi Tirunal Rama Varma
Violin - Sri. Avaneeswaram S.R. Vinu
Mrudangam- Sri. Patri Satheesh Kumar
Ghatom - Sri. Perukavu P. L. Sudheer
Morsing - Sri. Payyannur Govindaprasad

14th June 2009, Sunday
[color=brown]9am-12noon : Workshop &
Orientation Programme
12 Noon-1.30 Pm : Young Talent Programme
Flute Recital By : Sri. Chalakudy Raghunathan
(Renowned Musicians will be The
Guests of Honour for this Programme)
2pm-5.30pm : Workshops and
Orientation Programmes and
Conclusion Ceremony
6pm : Valedictory Ceremony
6.30pm : Grand Music Concert
Flute Recital- By The Legendry Flute Mastreo
Dr. N. Ramani
Violin - Sri. Edappilly A. Ajith Kumar
Mrudangam- Sri. Patri Satheesh Kumar
Ghatom - Sri. S.V. Ramani
Morsing - Sri. Payyannur Govinda Prasad[/color]


The Music Workshop Programmes Are Led By
The Following Great Personalities Of Carnatic Music Of The Day:

Dr. Sreevalsan J. Menon
H.H. Prince Aswathi Tirunal Rama Varma
Sri. Patri Satheesh Kumar
Prof. George S. Paul
Smt. Rajasree Warrier
Dr. Jalaja Varma
Sri. Jaison J. Nair
Sri. Beeyaar Prasad
Dr. Preetha
Sri. V.R. Dileep Kumar
Sri. Edappilly Ajith Kumar

Music students interested in participating in this workshop and music festival
should register their names before 31st Mayí09(Registration can be done online -logon to www.agnionline.org). Concession for students from
colleges and any private institutions is provided. Registered students should reach
the venue on 12th Juneí09 between 3 PM & 9 PM.
Students who come in group (10 and above), if informed earlier, will be provided
transportation facility to the venue from the Chalakudy Railway / KSRTC bus stations.
Separate accommodation facilities are arranged for boys & girls.
Registration can also be done through our website www.agnionline.org.
(Registration fees should be remitted at the venue only). A detailed brochure listing
the details of the workshops & orientation programme will be published soon. It can
also be availed from our website.

Reg. FEE FOR THE WORKSHOP AND CAMP
CONCESSIONAL FEE FOR STUDENTS FROM
MUSIC COLLEGES AND OTHER MUSIC INSTITUTIONS RS. 200/-
OTHERS RS. 300/-
(INCLUDING FOOD & ACCOMODATION)
How to Reach the Venue
Participants coming from any part of Kerala, can get down at Chalakudy Railway
station. Participants, who come by bus, can get down at Chalakudy KSRTC Bus
station. Agniís Volunteers will guide you from both points to the venue. The venue is
just adjacent to the Annamanada private Bus station.

A Request To All The Music Lovers
Agni whole-heartedly request all music lovers to donate liberally for the grand
success of this mega event and also for the upcoming events, through donations,
banner displays at the venue & in our website etc.