6 Feb 2026
Brhaddhvani is happy to present a vocal concert by S. Kirthana, an emerging Carnatic vocalist and disciple of the eminent musician and scholar Dr. Sumithra Vasudev.
This concert is offered as part of our Tradition Lives series, through which we wish to bring out the beauty of diverse patantaras as transmitted across generations. Kirthana belongs to the rich tradition of the legendary Sri Mudicondan Venkatarama Iyer. The legacy of this tradition has been preserved and enriched by successive generations of disciples, most notably the renowned musician Vidushi R. Vedavalli. Vedavalli set enduring benchmarks for Carnatic performance practice by upholding tradition-oriented performance and transmission of her inherited lineage during periods of shifting trends within the musical landscape. Her approach has left a lasting impact on how musicians engage with the larger Carnatic tradition today. The lineage is carried forward through her disciples, particularly Dr. Sumithra Vasudev, who is one of its foremost bearers.
At Brhaddhvani, we are committed to supporting emerging artists and are happy to welcome Kirthana to our platform. She will be accompanied by Srirangam R. Lakshminarayanan on the violin and Andhanallur R. Renganathan on the mridangam.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
Date: Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Bala Kala Vidhanam (82, 2nd street, Renga Nagar, KK Nagar, Trichy 620021)
