By Dr. Rama V. Bennur
Bhasange Balaga or Bhanuvara Sanje Geleyara Balaga celebrated its 9th anniversary on the 19th of November at Sri Vasudevacharya Bhavana. This Balaga, which started with the intention of spending the Sunday evenings in a meaningful way, has expanded its horizons by providing a stage to many art forms that include Hindustani-Karnatak classical music, Instrumental music, Bhavageethe, Janapada, Dance, Drama, Harikathe, Hasya Sanje etc. The Balaga has encouraged many a young talents by providing a platform for them. The present President of the Balaga Srikanth remembered the guidance of late S.R. Krishnamurthy (Music critic, SOM)all through and paid tribute to him. Chief guests K.V. Murthy, H.V. Rajiv and Adarsh also wished good luck to the Balaga. The occasion was marked by a Flute Jugalbandhi by two young flautists Mysuru A. Chandankumar and L. Sameer Rao in Karnatak and Hindustani styles. They were accompanied by G.S.Nagaraj on mridanga and Adarsh Shenoy on the tabla respectively. These two artistes have carved a niche for themselves in their fields. Perfect grooming and hard practice has resulted in shaping two fine flautists of Mysuru. Both of them have good control on blowing and can convert any musical thought through their instrument.
