Tagore – The Visionary
William Radice examines the universal appeal of the poet-philosopher who sought to harmonise religion, science and the arts into a unifying whole.
11 March 2011
Issue-112
Rabindra Sangeet – Gift to Bengal and the world
Tagore has left behind a body of songs that continue to inspire new generations. Ken Hunt places the achievements of the Bard of Bengal in an international context.
11 March 2011
Chennai December Season – New Trends
Dr Sunil Kothari who has been attending the largest gathering of musicians and dancers for forty years shares his insights into past and current trends.
11 March 2011
Training to Excel
Trainees at the CAT Saijal Patel and Vidya Patel share their experiences of and enthusiasms for learning dance.
11 March 2011
Sacred Music of the Street
In part two of the series, Jahnavi Harrison describes how the temple processions allow all to partake in the joyous singing and chanting of kirtan
11 March 2011
FretLess
Kamala Devam is a dancer of rare ability. It’s not often one sees a mover effortlessly tackle a bharatanatyam teermaanam in the fourth speed, and barely a breath later, launch into a series of spins, arabesques and slow-motion body waves.
11 March 2011
The Shiver
Sensational is when a soft breeze kisses down a naked spine’s trail. The vertebrae squirm with desire, and goosebumps await for a warm touch to terrorise that carnal yearning. This is the thin line between pleasure and pain. This is also … a shiver.
11 March 2011
Memory
A woman sits hugging her knees at the side of the stage. Her silky, pastel costume and the profile of her face catch the dim glow of the lights. Her fingers flick; she’s thinking, listening to the sound of a radio.
11 March 2011
Making of Karna & Yerma
Two dance pieces specially commissioned for the UK Gharana Season by zeroClassical and Encee Academy premiered on the penultimate night of the Festival.
11 March 2011
Her and Bliss
There are two basic perspectives from which to consider this solo evening by the multi-faceted Anita Ratnam, a well-known dancer, choreographer, writer and producer.
11 March 2011