Sat Nov 02 18:56:16 UTC 2024: ## Carnatic Music Festival Goes Digital, Brings Classical Arts to Wider Audience

**Chennai, November 3, 2024** – The Bharat Sangeet Utsav, a celebration of Carnatic music and Indian classical arts, kicked off on Saturday at the Narada Gana Sabha in Alwarpet, Chennai. This year, the festival is taking a significant step toward inclusivity by recording the entire event for distribution on Over-the-Top (OTT) media platforms. This move aims to bring the annual celebration to a wider audience, making Carnatic music accessible beyond the traditional concert setting.

The opening day featured a variety of performances. “Sangeetha Medhaigalukku Meendum Oru Medaiyaa,” a Carnatic musical play, featured prominent artists such as Kathadi Ramamurthy, Nithyasree Mahadevan, and Papanasam Ashok Ramani, with a concept by K.N. Shashikiran. Anil Srinivasan, a renowned pianist, educator, and “Kalaimamani” awardee, curated “Painthamizhl,” a unique presentation of classical interpretations of iconic Tamil film songs by singers Saindhavi, Maalavika Sundar, and R.P. Shravan.

The festival continues on Sunday with “Navayuga,” featuring a line-up of talented artists including singers Bharat Sundar, Ravi G, Parur Ananthakrishnan, and multi-percussionist Praveen Sparsh. The evening will conclude with a Carnatic jugalbandi (duet) featuring the renowned vocalist Kunnakudi M. Balamuralikrishna and the esteemed veena player Ramana Balachandran.

Monday’s program will highlight a Carnatic Bhakthi Sangeet vocal duet by Sooryagayathri and Spoorthi Rao, accompanied by Vigneswar, Anil Kumar, and Ganapathi on percussion.

The Bharat Sangeet Utsav will continue until November 10, offering a diverse program of performances that showcase the richness and beauty of Carnatic music and Indian classical arts.

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