Swati Tirunal (1813-1846), Maharaja of Travancore, India, composed music in both Hindusthani and Karnatic styles and is also perhaps the finest-ever composer of music for dance in India as well as one of the earliest writers of modern Hindi poetry for music. The Day's program consists of several hours of renditions of Maharaja Swati Tirunal's compositions (Ragamaalikas, Navaratri Kritis, Kirtanams and Padams) by well-known local musicians. The Maharaja’s Hindustani compositions are also featured. All music lovers are welcome at the program, and musicians are welcome to perform.

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Featured Evening Programs

Miniconcert:   Father-Son Duet

Chief Guest Violin Maestro
Padmabhushan Prof. T. N. Krishnan
with Sri Sriram Krishnan (Violin) and
Sri Vinod R. Venkataraman (Mrudangam)

 

The concert is expected at around 4 pm.

Thiruvaatirakali

"Panchabaanan"
The ever-popular Tiruvaatirakali by the fabulous OHM ladies will again be featured in the
evening.  Set to a padam that has never been performed at our Swati Tirunal Day.
Choreography: Sindu Pillai

Mohiniyattom

Adi Sankara Academy of  Performing Arts, Toronto

Dance:   Rajesh Pisharody, Mala Pisharody
Vocals:  Babu Parameswaran
Violin:        Shiva Ramamurthi
Mrudangam:    S. Dhamodaran

Introduction:     Radha Carman

Admission: Free. For more information, or to perform during the day, contact/email: R. Jayakrishnan (jaykay@translab.its.uci.edu, 949-856-3225), Hari Nair (949-888-8527), or Ravi Vellatheri (949-786-0866)