Wed Dec 25 18:27:45 UTC 2024: ## Overflowing Audience Celebrates T.M. Krishna’s Concert at Music Academy
**Chennai, December 26, 2024** – A packed Music Academy witnessed a resounding success for Sangita Kalanidhi-designate T.M. Krishna’s free morning concert on Christmas Day, dispelling any notion of dwindling concert attendance. The auditorium was filled to capacity, with hundreds more accommodated outside on additional seating watching the performance on LED screens.
The concert, which featured a blend of Carnatic classics and contemporary compositions, including a song on freedom by Perumal Murugan set to Krishna’s tune, captivated the audience. President of the Music Academy, N. Murali, described the atmosphere as “magical,” noting a standing ovation and enthusiastic applause throughout the performance.
Attendees praised the concert, highlighting the rapt attention of the crowd and the moving quality of the music. Mohan, a concert-goer, emphasized the lack of distractions and the powerful impact of the performance. Other attendees, including chartered accountant Vidya Nagarajan and renowned gynaecologist Uma Ram, shared similar sentiments, describing the concert as a memorable and exhilarating experience.
Krishna himself expressed his overwhelming gratitude for the love and affection displayed by the audience. The event served as a powerful endorsement of his artistry and his upcoming Sangita Kalanidhi award. The concert’s success suggests a thriving interest in Carnatic music and a strong appreciation for T.M. Krishna’s unique contribution to the art form.
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