Silver Strings Violin Duet Concert | 2 August
About This Event
Silver Strings is a Carnatic violin duet concert featuring Sangeeta Kalanidhi and Padma Shri awardee Kanyakumari Avasarala alongside her disciple L. Ramakrishnan. The performance celebrates the beauty of Carnatic string music through intricate ragas, expressive improvisations, and a seamless musical dialogue between guru and disciple. Audiences can expect an inspiring evening showcasing tradition, artistry, and virtuosity.&nb...Read more
Silver Strings is a Carnatic violin duet concert featuring Sangeeta Kalanidhi and Padma Shri awardee Kanyakumari Avasarala alongside her disciple L. Ramakrishnan. The performance celebrates the beauty of Carnatic string music through intricate ragas, expressive improvisations, and a seamless musical dialogue between guru and disciple. Audiences can expect an inspiring evening showcasing tradition, artistry, and virtuosity.
The concert is further enriched by accomplished percussionists Patri Satish Kumar on mridangam and K. V. Gopalakrishnan on kanjira, whose rhythmic accompaniment adds depth and energy to the performance. Together, the ensemble promises a memorable celebration of classical music, highlighting the elegance of violin and the richness of Carnatic rhythm.
Event Details:
- Date: 2 August 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM
Artists:
Kanyakumari Avasarala – Violin
L. Ramakrishnan – Violin
Accompanying Artists: Patri Satish Kumar – Mridangam, K. V. Gopalakrishnan – Kanjira
Venue: Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, Palatine
Organizer: Anushruthi Arts.
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KV Gopalakrishnan
Kanjira
K.V. Gopalakrishnan is a Chennai-based Carnatic percussionist known for his work on the kanjira.
A. Kanyakumari
Violin
A. Kanyakumari is a Padma Shri-winning Carnatic violinist renowned for her gayaki style, blending lyrical clarity and rhythmic precision. A disciple of Ivaturi Vijeswara Rao and M.L. Vasanthakumari
L. Ramakrishnan
Violin
L. Ramakrishnan is a Carnatic violinist trained from age two, first in vocal music, then under Visalam Vageeswar and A. Kanyakumari. Debut solo concert at 12; performed in ensembles.
Patri Satish Kumar
Mridangam
Patri Satish Kumar, born 1970 in Vizianagaram, is a Carnatic mridangam maestro trained from age 3. An A-Top graded artist, he performs globally and won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2020.
Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center
Palatine, IL, US
Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center is a historic performing arts venue in Palatine, Illinois, dedicated to theatre, music, dance, film screenings, and community cultural events.
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