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Registrations Open for 13th year “Visesha Kala Poshakam Utsav” - 2019.

Greetings!

On behalf of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekaran Memorial Foundation, we are delighted to extend a Free Platform to Talented Artists in Indian Classical Dances –  Bharatanatyam / Kuchipudi / Mohiniyattam / Kathak / Odissi / Manipuri etc... (above 18 years of Age) Solo / Duo / Group - from the large Indian Diaspora, to showcase their skills in the 13^th Year International Art Festival – “Visesha Kala Poshakam Utsav”, which will be held from 17th to 19th February, 2019, (Evenings) at Narada Gana Sabha – Mini Hall (A/C), Alwarpet, Chennai, during the hugely popular Music and Dance Season in Chennai. It aims to attract endowed Artists from India and Abroad, specializing in Indian Classical Dances. The Event promises an intellectual and spiritual experience for the Participants and Spectators. All of these will happen in the temperate and cool Chennai climate during the Season.

            We, the “Mylapore Trio” & Sugathan (Founders of SRMF – Kalakshetra Alumni & Cultural Ambassadors of Mylapore) conduct “Visesha Kala Poshakam Utsav” from our own hard earned resources (without any Sponsorship), in memory of Our Foster Parents & Philanthropists Sri. Rajasekharan and Smt. Sumukhi & Patron – Grand Mother Smt. Nagammal, to promote Artists and Art Forms.

            Travel, Boarding & Lodging, Incidental & Miscellaneous Expenditure must be borne by the Artists and Remuneration will not be given by the Foundation. If the Terms are agreeable to the Artists, they are welcome to Apply.

Registrations from 16th November to 15th December, 2018.

Applications will be reviewed by a Panel of Experts & Finalized by the “Mylapore Trio” & Sugathan and the 6 Shortlisted Performers will alone be intimated before 31st December, 2018. One-hour time slot will be allotted to the selected Artists. For Dance - Solo / Duo / Group - Max.6 Numbers. CD preferred. (Live Orchestra at your expense).

Interested Artists must Email the details only in the APPLICATION FORMAT given below

Email id - srimylaporetrio.kalaposhakam@gmail.com

(Hardcopies will not be entertained)

APPLICATION FORMAT (Sample given below)

Sub: – Application for the Annual Concerts “VISESHA KALA POSHAKAM UTSAV” 2019.

To,                      

Shri. Sugathan

THE SECRETARY

SRI SUMUKHI RAJASEKHARAN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, CHENNAI.

1.   A Request Letter addressed to the Secretary.

2.   Name of the Artist – Solo / Duo / Group

3.   Name of the Art Form – Mention your Dance form

4.   Date of Birth & Bio-data with Profile (Only in MS-Word Format)

5.   Address – India / Abroad. (Both Addresses if applicable)

6.   Contact Mobile Numbers – India / Abroad. (Both Nos. if applicable)

7.   Recent Performance Photos with High Resolution (Only JPEG Format)

8.   Recent Video clippings or YouTube Links

9.   Guru’s Name, Address & Contact Number

10. Recommendation Letter / Testimonial from your Guru

Applications without the above mentioned Details & Format will be Rejected.

·         Applications will be reviewed by a Panel of Experts and Finalized by the “Mylapore Trio” & Sugathan and shortlisted Performers will alone be intimated.

·         A Free Slot of One-hour will be provided to the selected Artists.

·         For Dance Concert - Solo / Duo / Group. Recorded Music preferred. (Live Orchestra at your expense).

·         Travel, Boarding & Lodging, Incidental & Miscellaneous Expenditure must be borne by the Artists and Remuneration will not be given by the Foundation.

·         If the Terms are agreeable to the Artists, they are welcome to Apply.

We look forward to your participation.

Founders of SRI SUMUKHI RAJASEKHARAN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION.

“The Mylapore Trio” - (Kalakshetra Alumni & Cultural Ambassadors of Mylapore)

President - S. Surendranath, MFA., - Creative Director. (Mobile: 9382698811)

Vice-President - S. Amarnath, Ph.D., - Professor of History. (Mobile: 9381038385)

Treasurer - S. Aparna, ACA., - Chartered Accountant. (Mobile: 9380698811)

Secretary - M. Sugathan, MA., - Classical Dancer & Journalist. (Mobile: 9791127255)

Our Website: www.srimylaporetrio.in

Our Blog: www.srimylaporetrio.blogspot.in

Social Networking Site - Facebook: srimylaporetrio

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Foundation Address:

New No. 5, Old No. 3, 1^st Floor, Third Trust Link Street,

Mandavelipakkam, Chennai – 600028. Tamil Nadu, India.

(Near Santhome High Road ICICI Bank & Sub-Registrar Office)

APPLICATION FORMAT - Sample

“KNOWLEDGE SWAYAMVARAM” - An Intellectual Match Making

The Mylapore Trio’s brain child is “Knowledge Swayamvaram” – An Innovative Event conducted on Sunday, 11th November, 2018, at their residence at Mandavelipakkam. Dr.S.Amarnath, ( Kalakshetra Alumni & One of the Mylapore Trio) who is a Professor of History at Presidency College, Chennai, organized this unique “Knowledge Swayamvaram” (Intellectual Academic Interaction) between his Ph.D, M.Phil Research Scholars and Resource Persons, who are eminent Academicians, Professors, Historians, artists in dance, music, arts & crafts. It was a first of its kind event in which the Researchers and the Experts in various fields were brought under one roof for intellectual match up. He has organized the same event earlier in 2011, 2015 and repeated once again now. In this novel venture, he was supported by his brother Surendranath, sister Aparna.

The Eminent Resource Persons were - Dr. G.J. Sudhakar, Professor & Head, Historical Studies, C.P.R Foundation and Former Prof. and HOD of History, Loyola College, Chennai. Mr.Rangaraj, a Journalist and Founder of Chennai 2000 Plus, Mrs Chitra Rangaraj – a Journalist & Historian, Dr. Sumabala, Professor of History, Quaid – E – Millet College for Women, Chennai. Surendranath – a Masters in Vis.Com & an Art Director, Aparna - A Chartered Accountant & a Banker – Kalakshetra Alumni and Founders of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation, Chennai.

The research scholars included Ph.D and M.Phil scholars of Dr.Amarnath who are doing research on various spectrums of Art and culture. They continue to work on a variety of topics in history, archaeology & heritage

Since Dr. Amarnath is a Cultural historian and an alumni of Kalakshetra with a strong leaning towards dance, music and other art forms, he feels the dire need to explore the cultural arena and bring it to the academic platform, which has not been done significantly. Hence the students are encouraged to quench their cultural thirst by taking up cultural topics under the guidance of Dr. Amarnath. His students have done extensive research on folk arts and were awarded the Ph.D degree for their ground breaking works on The Folk Games of Tamil Nadu, Folk Theatre, Folk Music and Dance, Classical Bharatanatyam, Carnatic Music, Arts and Crafts, Temple study, Heritage etc…

Scholars conglomerated to quench their intellectual thirst and to satiate their hunger for knowledge. It was a Satsung of Gurus and Sishyas held in a very Artistic Ambience and in a Serene Atmosphere. This exclusive session began with an introduction of the professionals and the students, followed by one to one interaction. The resource persons, belonging to a spectrum of fields, so happened to be Primary sources for the candidates, who ultimately catered to the scholarly needs of the researchers. 

The event was a sort of Intellectual Mating between the givers and takers of knowledge. Each candidate was given an easy approach to meet their respective specialist without much ado, which otherwise would not have been easily possible. It was like the Mountain coming to meet the Prophet. After two hours of solid discussion the session ended with a sumptuous High Tea.

According to the experts, it was a rejuvenating experience in their academic career & felt happy to share their expertise, knowledge and wisdom to the blooming historians and offered their services any time required. The students on their part were very much thrilled about this new concept of meeting doyens who were simple and easily approachable. In its true sense, it was indeed a “Knowledge Swayamvaram” between the seekers & providers of information. At the end of the day, the students turned a new leaf in their academic career.

Report of 154th "Kala Poshakam" - Saturday, 3rd November, 2018.

The “Mylapore Trio” – Amarnath, Surendranath, Aparna, Secretary - Sugathan and Members of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation conducted the 154th “Kala Poshakam” - Monthly Concerts on Saturday, 3rd November, 2018 at Narada Gana Sabha, Mini Hall, Chennai. It is a Free Platform offered to all Artists of Chennai and all over India.

The programme started with a Solo Bharatanatyam Concert by Kum. Shyama Balachandran, from Mumbai a Disciple of Guru Smt. Gayatri Subramaniyan. She showcased an enthralling Bharatanatyam performance. Her Bhava and emotions were captivating.

This was followed with a Duo Bharatanatyam Concert by Kum. Harini Radhakrishnan & Kum. R. Aparajitha from Chennai, Disciples of Guru. Smt. HN Nandhini Suresh. The duo made a sparkling performance, competing each other. 

 

154th "Kala Poshakam" - Monthly Programme - Saturday, 3rd November, 2018.

Report of 153rd "Kala Poshakm" - Tuesday, 23rd October, 2018.

             The “Mylapore Trio” – Amarnath, Surendranath, Aparna, Secretary - Sugathan and Members of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation conducted the 153rd “Kala Poshakam” - Monthly Concerts on Tuesday, 23rd October, 2018 at Narada Gana Sabha, Mini Hall, Chennai. It is a Free Platform offered to all Artists of Chennai and all over India.

            The programme started with a Solo Bharatanatyam Concert by Smt. Sindhu Shyam from Chennai, a Disciple of Guru Smt. Chitra Vishsweswaran. She presented a very vibrant and soul stirring concert with. Her Bhakthi Bhavam was transformed into the rasikas and won accolades.

            This was followed with a Duo Bharatanatyam Concert by Shri. Swamimalai K. Suresh & his wife Smt. Durgadevi Suresh. They presented the concert with an energetic live orchestra. The couple presented a thematic repertoire name "Shiva Shakthi" dedicated to remember the 66th Wedding Anniversay of Shri. Rajasekharan & Smt. Sumukhi. Suresh presented a solo number on Lord Shiva. Surprisingly Durgadevi performed a solo item to the tunes of her husband's enthralling voice. Suresh reminiscence his acquaintance with the Mylapore Trio and their Grand Mother Smt. Nagammal which is for more than 15 years. He also mentioned that the First Title and Award "Gaana Chinthamani" was conferred on him by The Mylapore Trio.

            To grace the occasion Ms. Leela Samson & Smt. Vasanthalakshmi Narasimhachari were special guests. They appreciated the dancers and blessed them. They also lauded the sincere efforts of The Mylapore Trio & Sugathan in promoting Fine Arts from their own resources. They insisted on Traditional Attire and following of our Values which have been the motto of the Trios.