Join Us for an Enchanting Evening of Carnatic Music!

 

Richmond Rasikas invites you to the Fall Carnatic Vocal Concert this Saturday, October 25th at 6 PM at the Hindu Center of Virginia.

Featuring an exceptional lineup:

• 🎤 Shri. Ashwath Narayanan – Vocal

• 🥁 Shri. Trichy Sankaran – Mridangam

• 🎻 Shri. VVS Murari – Violin

• 🪘 Shri. Anirudh Athreya – Kanjira

Tickets

Adults $25.00 USD Seniors $20.00 USD Students (above 12 years) $20.00 USD

Immerse yourself in the beauty of classical tradition and rhythm. Admission is open to all music lovers!

Richmond Rasikas Presents: Amrutha Venkatesh Live

Join us for an enchanting evening of Carnatic music as we welcome the acclaimed vocalist Amrutha Venkatesh to Richmond!

Date: Saturday, May 3rd
Venue: Hindu Center of Virginia
Time: 5.30 PM

Amrutha Venkatesh is a distinguished Carnatic vocalist from Bangalore, renowned for seamlessly blending tradition with innovation in her music. Her initial training began at the age of four under Sri M.T. Selvanarayana, leading to her first recital by the age of six. She further honed her skills under esteemed gurus such as Smt. Charumathi Ramachandran, Prince Rama Varma, and the late Smt. Parassala B. Ponnammal.

Amrutha has graced numerous prestigious platforms, including the Swathi Sangeethotsavam festival and the Madras Music Academy's annual concerts. Her contributions have been recognized with several accolades, notably the 'Outstanding Vocalist' award from the Madras Music Academy.

Beyond performance, she is a dedicated teacher and composer, with compositions like varnams and tillanas to her credit. Amrutha also maintains an active presence online, sharing her music and insights through her YouTube channel and engaging with audiences on Instagram.

Tickets

Adults $25.00 USD Seniors $20.00 USD Students (above 12 years) $20.00 USD

A Carnatic Vocal Concert by Sikkil Gurucharan

Date: March 23, 2025

Time: 5.30 PM

Venue: Hindu Center of VA

Richmond Rasikas is delighted to bring you an evening of soul-stirring Carnatic music with the acclaimed vocalist Sikkil Gurucharan. Known for his impeccable voice, intricate raga explorations, and deep emotive expressions, Gurucharan has captivated audiences worldwide with his mastery over this ancient art form.

Carrying forward the prestigious Sikkil lineage, he blends tradition with innovation, making his concerts a mesmerizing experience for both seasoned listeners and new enthusiasts.

Join us for this unforgettable musical journey and immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Carnatic music.

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Thygaraja Utsavam

 When: Sunday,  16th March 2025 

Where: In-Person Hindu Center of Virginia

Time: 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM

If you are participating in a Group, please register individually so we will know the status of your membership, and in the Additional Information, mention the group participants. 

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Members/Non-Members Payment
Category	Time Limit	Description	Members	Non Members
Individual (Level 1)	5 Minutes	1 Kriti (No Neravals, Ragam or Swaras)	$15	$20
Groups of 2 – 4	5 Minutes	1 Kriti (No Neravals, Ragam or Swaras)	$10	$15
Groups 5 and above	10 Minutes	2 Kritis (No Neravals, Swaras or Ragam)	$10	$15
Individual (Level 2)	10 Minutes	1 Kriti with Ragam, Neravals and Swaras	$20	$25
Teachers (Richmond)			$20	$25
Thank you for your enthusiastic participation!

Not a Member yet pay online here http://www.richmondrasikas.org/p/members.html

We are counting on your enthusiastic participation to make this year's Thygaraja Utsavam event a grand success so we urge you to register fast and start practicing your way to the stage. :-)

Jugalbandhi concert

We are excited to invite all music lovers to a captivating Jugalbandhi concert organized by Soornad, Richmond, in association with Richmond Rasikas

Event Details:

• Venue: Grace Theater, 934 West Grace Street, Richmond, VA - 23220
• Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
• Time: 4:30 PM

Performing Artists:

• Smt. Nirmala Rajasekar (Veena)
• Shri. Sandip Chatterjee (Santoor)
• Shri. Thanjavoor Murugaboopathi (Mridangam)
• Shri. Ramdas Palsule (Tabla)

Tickets:

• Free for members (2 persons per membership)
• Kids under 18: Free
• Extra tickets: $25 each

Join us for an evening of beautiful melodies!

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Save the Date GCD

Richmond Rasikas is glad to conduct in-person Great Composers Day 2024 this year. 

When: Sunday 10th November 2024 

Where: Hindu Center of Virginia

Time: 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM

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Members/Non-Members Payment

Category		Time Allowed	Members	Non-Members
Individual	Level 1	5 Minutes	$10	$15
Individual	Level 2	10 Minutes	$15	$20
Group	2-5	5 Minutes	$5 per person	$10 per person
Group	5 and above	10 Minutes	$5 per person	$10 per person
Teachers	Richmond Only	15 Minutes	$20
Thank you!

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A Carnatic Vocal Concert by Shri Bharat Sundar

 

Richmond Rasikas cordially invites you to a mesmerizing evening of Carnatic music featuring the renowned vocalist Shri Bharat Sundar.

When: 

Friday, May 3rd, Time: 6:30 PM

Where:

Pocahontas School, 

12000 Three Chopt Rd,

Richmond, VA 23233

Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies and rhythms of South Indian classical music as Shri Bharat Sundar captivates the audience with his soulful renditions of ragas and compositions. For more information about Shri Bharat Sundar and his music, please visit his website at https://www.bharatsundar.com

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Please join us for this unforgettable musical experience. We look forward to seeing you there!

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