SMC Virtual Concert June 2021

Dear Music Rasikas,

We would like to invite you with family and friends to our Monthly Virtual Concert 

5.15 PM - 6.15 PM: Vocal concert by Smt. Arya Kumar accompanied Kum. Aghalya Pavalan on violin and  Chi. Harish Ravindran on Mrudangam  

Below are links to the live broadcast channels:

YouTube Channel link:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCManTfGGypoB0nX9k8dmoQw

Facebook Channel link: 
https://www.facebook.com/Sydney-Music-Circle-555392531294877/

Current NSW Government’s social distancing policies allow Sydney Music Circle to conduct this programme in a remote setting and be able to broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube channels. However please note that due to current uncertainty with COVID-19, Sydney Music Circle may require to cancel the live broadcast without notice.

Artiste Profiles:

Smt. Arya Kumar

I started learning music at the age of 6 from my gurus Shri Ajith Namboothiri and Smt Shobhana Krishnamurthy and continued learning for over 10 years. I have participated in many Carnatic and light music competions at various inter school and state level festivals when I was at school in Kerala. Currently I am training under Dr Maraiyur Ramanthan .Coming back to carnatic music after taking a long break of 10 plus years has been difficult, but my Guru, Dr Ramanthan has been extremely supportive and helped build my confidence in attempting Carnatic again. Here in Sydney, I have participated in the last two Thyagaraja Aradhanas.

Kum. Agalya Pavalan

Agalya Pavalan is a Year 12 student at Baulkham Hills High School. Her first and main musical discipline is the Carnatic style Violin, which she has been learning for over ten years under the tutelage of Sri Kranthi Kiran Mudigonda. Agalya also learns Carnatic Vocals from Smt. Lakshmi Kumaraguruparan. She trains Western Piano under the guidance of Mr Joseph Blackman. Outside of the musical field, Agalya has learnt Bharatanatyam for over 5 years with Smt Pathmaranjini Umashankar. She has a keen interest and pursues martial arts with a passion and has a Black belt in Taekwondo

Sri. Harish Gopikan Ravindran

A talented mridangam artist trained under Sri. Thanjavur K. Murugaboopathi. Harish is an active performer in Sydney’s Carnatic and Bharatanatyam circuit. He has accompanied artists across Chennai, London, and San Francisco, and is known for his sensitive and supportive accompaniment.