20 The Indian EXPRESS TRI-STATE Newsline NOVEMBER 16, 2012 L. Subrmaniam, Kavitha to perform in NY on Dec 9 Prakash M Swamy New York Philharmonic Orchestra in London, The Kennedy Center in and Zubin Mehta’s Fantasy of Ve- Washington DC, The Lincoln Center NEW YORK dic Chants, the Swiss Romande Or- in New York, Madison Square Gar- chestra Turbulence, the Kirov Ballet den, Zhongshan Music hall in Bei- nternationally renowned violin Shanti Priya, the Oslo Philharmonic jing, The Esplanade in Singapore, etc. maestro Padma Bhushan Dr. Orchestra the Concerto for Two Vio- Few of her famous songs are IL. Subramaniam and his wife lins, the Berlin Opera Global Sym- from movies 1942: A love Story, Mr Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam, phony. His compositions have been India, Bombay, Hum dil de chuke an accomplished Bollywood play- used in various stage presentations sanam, Dil Chahta Hai, Kabhi back and Hindustani classical music including San Jose Ballet Company Khushi Kabhi Gam. singer, will present a grand concert and Alvin Ailey Company. The event will be held at NYU for South Asian Music and Arts As- Kavita Krishnamurti Subrama- Skirball auditorium in Washington sociation on Dec 9 in New York City. niam is a famous playback singer, Square in New York. India’s violin icon is a child trained in Hindustani classical music According to Simmi Bhatia, prodigy and was given the title Vio- and a winner of Padmashri award. executive director SAMAA (South lin Chakravarthy (emperor of the A versatile singer who has sung with Asian Music and Arts Association) is violin), Grammy nominated, win- Indian classical maestros like Pandit a non-profit organization dedicated ner Dr Subramaniam has scored Jasraj and BalaMurali Krishna, while to promoting quality music and arts for films like Salaam Bombay and also worked with music composers from South Asia through live perfor- Mississippi Masala, featured soloist like R. D Burman and A. R Rahman. mances, education and advocacy. for Little Buddha and Cotton Mary Her album Global Fusion re- “Changing times demand diverse of Merchant-Ivory Productions. (Left) Violin maestro L Subramaniam with wife-singer Kavita Krishnamurti leased by Warner Bros where she was and innovative approach to spreading He has worked with western mu- the main featured soloist with Dr L the music of the great artists of today sicians like Yehudi Menuhin, Steven Cobham, John Surnam, Maynard He is the only musician who Subramanium was a critically ac- and yesteryears. Our goal is to keep Seagal, Herbie Hancock, Joe Sample, Ferguson and Ravi Coltrane. The al- has performed/recorded/composed claimed milestone. It featured artists alive the music for the future genera- Stanley Clarke, Stephane Grappelli, bums, Conversations and Fantasy on Carnatic classical as well as western from five continents. Although pri- tion through classical, semi-classical, George Duke, Al Jarreau, Jean Luc Vedic Chants have become milestones classical both Orchestral and non-or- marily a playback singer, she has sung folk, sufi and jazz concerts. It aims Ponty and Earl Klugh, lary Corryell, and serve as a guide for any compos- chestral. He has created and written with many orchestras as a soloist. She to spread the music and arts from Corky Siegel, Tony Williams, Billy er exploring the concept of fusion. for world’s greatest orchestras The has performed at Royal Albert Hall South Asia to the western world”. Take advantage of Govt’s Kamala Lakshman to perform FDI initiative: Ahamed prakash M in New York on November 24 Swamy Prakash M Swamy NEW YORK marappa Pillai in Bharathanatyam. NEW YORK She started learning Kathak when on-resident she was 5 years old at Bombay. Lat- Indians and ne of the greatest expo- er she shone as a Bharathanatyam NPersons nents of Bharathanatyam artiste, whose dance sequences in of Indian Origin Oand considered a living Tamil films like ‘Naam Iruvar’, were should take com- legend Padma Bhushan Kamala a vehicle for patriotic messages dur- plete advantage Lakshman is to give a dance perfor- ing the freedom struggle. of foreign direct mance in New York on Nov 24. The foremost exponent of the investment (FDI) Vazhuvoor tradition of Bharata initiatives of the Natyam Kamala is the ideal com- Government of Sri Bharatha Kamalalaya, bination of Dancer and Guru. Her India, said E. Aha- the dance school of the re- career in dancing has been a long med, Minister of Minister Ahamed flanked by Dharmendra Yadav and and illustrious one. She has per- State for External Prabhu Dayal. - Photo by Prakash M Swamy nowned guru, is to present a formed extensively in India and Affairs. dance drama on Lord Rama abroad, serving as cultural ambas- Addressing a reception hosted mitment. sador of international acclaim. by the Consul General Ambassa- The Minister during his speech “Jaya Jaya Sree Rama” with Bharathanatyam exponent She performed at the coronation dor Prabhu Dayal at the New India thanked Ambassador Dayal for live orchestra at PS 115 Kamala Lakshman of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and House ballroom, the Minister who is hosting the grand reception and enthralled many dignitaries includ- leading an Indian delegation to the providing him an opportunity to Auditorium, 80-51 261st playing the role of Ravana. ing Jawaharlal Nehru, S. Radhakris United Nations General Assembly meet and interact with the vibrant Street, Floral Park, Queens, Planned as a tribute to the liv- hnan, President Eisenhower, Prime session praised the contribution of Indian-American community. Echo- ing legend, in addition to the dance Minister Chau Enlai and Marshal Indian-Americans in their chosen ing Ambassador Dayal’s words, at 3:30 PM. drama, Mala Desai and dancers will Tito, and the King of Jordan. field and said they bring laurels to Ahamed said that he had known be performing a Odissi piece; guru She established a dance school, the US and honor to India with their Ambassador Dayal for over 25 years Kamala Lakshman Narayan is Sadhana Paranji and her students “Sri Bharata Kamalalaya.” dedication. “They have to invest even while he was a Member of Par- among the important iconic figures from Sadhanalaya School of Dance Kamala has more than 120 their resources and skills in India.” liament and had always remained in in dance in modern India. After will be performing in Kuchipudi; compositions of her own covering Expressing his happiness at the close contact with him. Balasaraswati and Rukmini Devi and Sowmya Viswanath of Kathak the entire margam and including comfortable life led by the Indian- Dharmendra Yadav, the young- Arundale, it was Kamala who was Ensemble & friends will do a num- several dance-dramas. She has re- American community, the Minister est Member of Parliament from responsible for making Sadir the ber in Kathak. ceived many honours including the hoped to see a similar standard of Uttar Pradesh and belong to Sam- national art of Bharatanatyam. The According to the organizers, Kalai Sigamani title given by the life in India in the near future. ajwadi Party who had addressed the leading exponent of the Vazhu- delicious Indian snacks and dinner Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Man- He said India’s foreign policy United Nations in Hindi earlier in voor bani of Bharatanatyam, she will be available at the venue. The ram in 1967, the Sangeet Natak was dictated by national interest and the day, spoke in Hindi expressing has been associated with the dance last time Kamala presented this Akademi Award in 1968 and the there are bound to be differences his happiness on given a chance to scene for over six decades. drama was some 25 years ago in Padma Bhushan in 1970. even with friendly countries like the speak in Hindi at the UN. At age 78, Guru Kamala will be New York. An exemplary teacher, she US in issues such as Myanmar on Welcoming the Minister, Prab- giving a special performance in the She literally took Bhara- conducts classes in New York and which India differed with the US. hu Dayal said that he is privileged to show. Guru Kamala’s students will thanatyam to the silver screen, and New Jersey, where she has intro- Complementing the Indian have known him from the early 90s be participating in the drama such still brings a misty eyed look to the duced many fine young artistes to Foreign Service officers for their and has since then been in contact as Pooja Aier from Westchester eye of the rasika. ‘Kottu Murase’ Bharata Natyam and given them a acumen and foresightedness in with him during his earlier assign- will be playing the role of Rama, you can hear them think, ‘Naadhar special appreciation of Indian cul- chalking out India’s foreign policy, ments in Kuwait, Dubai, Morocco, Shreya Desikan as Lakshmana, mudi mel irukkum nagapaambe.’ ture. She is also an Adjunct Profes- he said that having been associated etc. Komal Keerthy as Sage Viswami- And she is still the sprightly, beauti- sor of Indian Classical Dance at with the Ministry of External Affairs Ambassador Manjeev Singh tra, Ambika Venkatakrishnan as ful ‘Kumari’ Kamala to them. the Center for India Studies, Stony and working closely with these offi- Puri, deputy permanent representa- King Janaka and Pallavi Moorthy Kamala belongs to the Va- Brook University. She teaches an cers for long years, he has complete tive of India to the UN and others will be playing the role of Sita in zhuvoorar style and was a disciple undergraduate course in Bhara- faith in their competence and com- attended the gala dinner event. the drama. Rucha Acharya will be of Kattumannar Kovil Muthuku- tanatyam (Theatre 353) every fall.

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