Music Academy Concert - Dec 18th, 2008

My first time at the Academy main hall!!!

The mecca of Carnatic Music....the hallowed portal where the greats have produced music of the highest order.

The stage which makes everyone - from super seniors to juniors - nervous and hesitant at first.

The dias where almost every great musician wants to give their best.

I performed on this platform on the 18th of December 2008 to the accompaniment of Akkarai Swarnalatha on the violin and NC Bharadwaj on the mridangam.

I elaborated Varali ('Seshachala Nayakam') and Bhairavi ('Upacharamulanu') - went off pretty well...was hesitant at first but I kept only one thing in mind - that the only thing which matters on such a stage is courage and conviction. Thankfully it worked for me!! Was satisfied overall.

Will post an audio clip shortly...meanwhile here are a few photos