Catch first Indian Classical Forum in Dubai today

dubai — Spreading the magic of Indian classical art forms, showcasing some of the greatest music maestros of India, the two-day Indian Classical Forum will conclude today at the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre at Mall of the Emirates.

Rajalakshmi Fine Arts & Mindset events proudly present the first edition of the Indian Classical Forum, a concert music lovers can’t miss. The event will showcase the best talent from the Indian subcontinent and internationally-known exemplary artists from India, including Aruna Sairam, Bombay Jayashri, Shubha Mudgal, Sangita Kalanidhi, Sanjay Subrahmanyan, Ramakrishnan Murthy, J.A. Jayanth and the sister duo Ranjani and Gayatri.

The event opened with trail blazer Aruna Sairam’s performance, accompanied by Embar Kannan on the violin, J. Vaidhyanathan on the mrudangam and Anirudh Athreya on the kanjira. The second show featured the youngest Sangita Kalanidhi recipient Subrahmanyan known for his strict adherence to the Carnatic style.

The highlight of the two-day music event is the Jugalbandi concert featuring two top musicians, Jayashri and Mudgal. Without a doubt, the chemistry that the two artists share on stage transports the audience to a complete different musical experience. The artists were accompanied by Kannan, Sudhir Nayak on the harmonium, Vaidhyanathan on the mrudangam andAneesh Pradhan on the tabla.

The second day of the event features the most popular singers in Carnatic music today — Ranjani, Gayatri and Murthy, a young and upcoming star, andJayanth, a promising young flautist.

You’re sure to have rapturous musical experience. Book your tickets online at www.ductac.org or www.platinumlist.net, or purchase at any UAE Exchange outlet. Ticket prices start from Dh75.