Kalasagaram centenary celebrations conclude with Carnatic flute recitals

Kalasagaram’s centenary celebrations in Hyderabad concluded with Carnatic flute recitals by B. Vijayagopal and J.B. Shruthi Sagar. The performances honoured legendary flautist T.R. Mahalingam, while organisers announced their Annual Music and Dance Festival from November 29

Hyderabad: Kalasagaram’s centenary celebrations honoring legendary flute maestro T.R. Mahalingam concluded with two stellar Carnatic flute recitals by artistes B. Vijayagopal and J.B. Shruthi Sagar in Hyderabad.

The second day featured All India Radio (AIR) artiste B. Vijayagopal, whose performance opened with the Natakuranji varnam Chalamela and an elaborate Prakkala Nilabadi in Kharaharapriya.

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Accompanied by Dr. Komanduri Krishna on the violin, P. Jayabhaskar on the mridangam, and K. Shyam Kumar on the khanjira, Vijayagopal captivated the audience with a majestic exploration of Mohana and concluded his segment with a vibrant thillana in Desh.

The grand finale at the Aparna Sarovar Zenith clubhouse in Nallagandla showcased acclaimed flautist J.B. Shruthi Sagar. Backed by R. Dinakar, Dr. D.S.R. Murthy, and K. Shyam Kumar, Shruthi Sagar delivered a spellbinding performance anchored by a detailed elaboration of Nidhichala Sukhama in Kalyani.

The president of Kalasagaram, Shankar Bala and Secretary N. Ramamurthy commended the collaborative success, inviting patrons to the organisation’s upcoming weeklong Annual Music and Dance Festival beginning November 29 at Keyes High School.