Richmond Rasikas Annual General Body Meeting

When:
Saturday, December 7th 2013
2pm – 3pm
 
Where:
Twin Hickory Library
5001 Twin Hickory Rd,
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 290-9200

 

M.S.Sheela Carnatic Vocal Concert


Richmond Rasikas is proud to announce a Carnatic vocal concert by M.S.Sheela as part of their 2013 Fall concert series.

Smt. M.S.Sheela is a leading Carnatic classical vocalist who has made her mark in classical, light as well as devotional genres of music. Her singing is characterized by a clear tonal quality that makes every note audible. She has the rare distinction of being a top ranked artist of both AIR and Doordarshan in the classical and light music categories. Smt. Sheela was initiated into music by her mother, late Smt. M. N. Rathna, a popular musician of yesteryears. Strict and rigorous training under Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. R. K. Srikantan added luster to her musical prowess.

She has won several prestigious awards that include the "Rajyothsava Award" by the Karnataka state government and "Outstanding Senior Female Vocalist" by Chennai Music Academy. Her devotional albums on SoundaryaLahari and Lalitha Sahasranamam are very popular in Karnataka. A few of her popular music albums are "SadaShiva Madhurya", "Srividyadharshana" and "Ninada".




When:
Friday, October 25th, 2013 - 7:00 p.m

Where:
Hermitage High School
8301 Hungary Spring Road,
Henrico, VA 23228

For Tickets:
Call (804) 372-7457; Veda Shekhar (804) 364-2070; Mallika Murthy (804) 741-5626


Ticket Info



Tickets


Tickets
By 10/2010/21 -Gate
Adult$15$20
Senior/Student$10$15
Kids 12 years & UnderFreeFree
Richmond Rasikas MembersFreeFree

* New ticket price from Oct 20th






Violin duet by Akkarai Sisters

Richmond Rasikas is proud to announce a Carnatic violin concert by Akkarai Sisters, as part of their 2013 fall concert series. 

Akkarai S. Subhalakshmi and Akkarai S. Swarnalatha, popularly known as the Akkarai Sisters, are eminent musicians and young stars of South Indian classical (Carnatic) music. They are violinists and vocalists par excellence whose rich, soulful music has touched the hearts of listeners around the world. Akkarai Subhalakshmi is one of the leading violinists of today and her playing is characterized by a rich tone and artful bowing, as well as sensitive and precise fingering, capable of producing the finest nuances of the human voice. As an accompanist, she has played to many legendary artistes, such as Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, Chitraveena N. Ravikiran, T.V. Gopalakrishnan, Dr. N.Ramani. 

They have performed all over the world, including Japan, Singapore, U.S.A., Canada, Germany, Italy, U.K., South Korea, the Middle East, Australia, Sri Lanka, and many more. 




When:
Friday, Sep 20th, 2013 - 7:00 p.m

Where:
Hermitage High School
8301 Hungary Spring Road,
Henrico, VA 23228

For Tickets:
Call (804) 372-7457; Veda Shekhar (804) 364-2070;


Ticket Info




Tickets
Tickets
By 9/159/16 -Gate
Adult$20$30
Senior/Student$15$25
Kids 12 years & UnderFreeFree
Richmond Rasikas MembersFreeFree

* New ticket price from Sep 15th


If you would like to know more about the Akkarai Sisters, please visit the following videos

Priya Sisters

Richmond Rasikas is proud to announce a Carnatic vocal concert by Priya Sisters, as part of their 2013 spring concert series. 

Shanmukhapriya and Haripriya popularly known as the Priya Sisters, are eminent Carnatic musiciansThey started learning vocal music since the age of five from their father Sri.V.V.Subbaram, a post-graduate in music. Later, they had their advanced musical training under the eminent tutelage of Kalaimamanis Smt. Radha and Jayalakshmi. 

They have performed over 2000 concerts in India and abroad touring several countries like the USA, Canada etc., Priya sisters have been the recipients of a plethora of awards that include the 'Best Female Vocalists' awards from Music Academy, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha and the Indian Fine Arts Society, Chennai. The sisters have also been the recipients of the prestigious M.L.V. Memorial award. Additionally, they have been conferred the titles 'Sangeeta Sarada' and 'Gayani Sironmani'. Many recording companies have released a number of albums of Priya Sisters that include the popular 'In Harmony', Bhadrachala Ramdas Kritis, Gaanam, Serene Moments, Annamayya Lahari, Giridhara Gopala, and Devi Kritis to name a few.



When:
Sunday, May 5th, 2013 - 4:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m

Where:
Hungary Creek Middle School
4909 Francistown Road,
Glen Allen, VA 23060

For Tickets:
Call (804) 372-7457; Veda Shekhar (804) 364-2070; Mallika Murthy (804) 741-5626


Ticket Info


Tickets
Tickets
By 4/305/1 -Gate
Adult$20$30
Senior/Student$15$25
Kids 12 years & UnderFreeFree
Richmond Rasikas MembersFreeFree

* New ticket price from April 30th
   Not a Richmond Rasikas Member, click here to become a member


If you would like to know more about the Priya Sisters, please visit the following websites
You can also watch the following videos

Carnatic Vocal Concert by Dr M Balamuralikrishna

Richmond Rasikas is proud to announce a Carnatic vocal concert by Dr. Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna, as part of their 2013 Spring Concert Series.

Legendary Carnatic musician Dr. Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna was born on July 6, 1930. He had his initial tutelage under Sri Parupalli Ramakrishnayya Pantulu who was a direct descendant of the sishya parampara of Saint Thygaraja. The multi-faceted, Padma Vibhushan awardee is at ease composing, writing, singing and directing music. He has discovered many new ragas such as Mahati, Sumukham, Sarvasri, Prati Madhyamavati, Ganapati and Siddhi. A prolific composer, he has composed several varnams, kritis, tillanas, and jaavalis and in all the 72 melakarta ragas. Dr. Balamuralikrishna is also an expert at playing the violin, viola, veena, mridangam and kanjeera.

He is also one of the youngest recipients of the Sangeetha Kalanidhi title and is the only musician who has won National Awards for classical music, music direction as well as film playback singing.



When:
Friday, April 19 th, 2013 7:30p.m to 10:00p.m

Where:
Hermitage High School
8301 Hungary Spring Road,
Henrico VA 23228

For Tickets :
Call (804) 372-7457; Veda Shekhar (804) 364-2070; Mallika Murthy (804) 741-5626

Ticket Info
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Tickets


Tickets


  
 By 4/154/15 -Gate
Adult$40$50
Senior/Student$30$40
Kids 4 to 12 years old$15$20
Richmond Rasikas MembersFreeFree

* New ticket price from April 15th
   Not a Richmond Rasikas Member, click here to become a member

Senior - 65 and above
Senior/Student - ID required



If you would like to know more about Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, please visit the following websites

You can also watch the following videos


Richmond Rasikas

2013 Tyagaraja Aradhana - Registration

We are pleased to open the registration for Tyagaraja Aradhana 2013. Please read participation guidelines for complete details of categories, repeat performance and fees.

When : Saturday, 16th March 2013
Where: Hindu Center of Virginia, 6051 Springfield Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Time : 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM


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