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Dikshitar day on 30th October, 2005 ~ 7.00 pm Glass Hall ~ Sri T.R.Vijayakumar & R.Lavanya's Violin concert

Sun 30 Oct'05 ~ 7.00 p.m.

VIBGYOR on strings - dedicated to Dikshitar

Dikshitar Day

Glass Hall, SAM

Violin recital by Sri T.R Vijayakumar & Lavanya Raghuraman

All are Welcome

 

Wed 18 Oct'05 ~ 8.00 p.m.

Sri Mariamman Temple programme

Vocal, orchestra & Mridangam

Sri Mariamman Temple, South Bridge Road

All are Welcome

Sri Krishnan Temple Waterloo Street Janmashtami celebrations 2005 - 

Lavanya Raghuraman's Dance recital & alapana TYME's "Yenna Thavam Seythanai" - 2 Sep'05

Date & Time : 02 Sep' 2005 7.30 pm Venue : Sri Krishnan Temple, Waterloo Street Programme : 'Yenna Thavam Seythanai' 1. Music programme by  alapana TYME (Talented Young Musician's Ensemble) 2. Lavanya Raghuraman's Bharatanatyam recital All are Welcome

21 August 2005 - 10.00 am at alapana Chamber, 375 Serangoon Road, S-218122

· Quiz Programme,

· Special Music Theory session &

· Alapana ensemble playing the special item for the 40th National Day

Venue: Alapana Chamber,

Date & time : Sunday, 21st August at 10.00 a.m.

There will also be a music theory class for all the students of alapana. General theory for Standard & Intermediate levels will be covered in view of the impending alapana examinations. Parents are welcome to attend this class as this will be in the form of a music appreciation session.

An interesting quiz programme is included at the later part of the session. Students can earn marks for correct answers which will count towards their examination marks.

The session will conclude with an orchestral presentation by alapana ensemble dedicated to the Nation's 40th anniversary.

All alapana members are requested to attend with family & friends. Admission Free.

alapana

 

.........Past Events...........

17 July 2005 - 2.00 pm ~ Annual Exemplary Mother 2005 Award function

Dance recital by Lavanya Raghuraman before the President of Singapore H.E. Mr S.R.Nathan

alapana anniversary 2005  ~   'String as Strong' by alapana ensemble on 10th July, 2005

alapana ensemble's String as Strong on 10th July,2005 7.00 pm at Glass Hall, Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Road.

The programme consists of 3 music items and a dance feature. -Simhendramadyaman - 'Water' - a ragamalika featuring ragas relating to water - Mridanga Thani Avarthanam following a Sai Bhajan & - Jungle Brook - an interesting dance feature by alapana kids.  and finally an Indian Vegetarian buffet dinner.  $15 Tickets will be sold at the gate on 10th July from 6.00 pm. .Students' Twin tickets are also valid for this programme.

alapana anniversary 2005  ~ Grand Carnatic vocal music concert by Sri Madurai T.N.Seshagopalan on 2nd July, 2005 ~ a concert in memory of Dr S.Ramanathan

alapana presents a grand carnatic vocal music concert by Sri T.N.Seshagopalan on 2nd July,2005 7.00 pm at Khoo Auditorium, Singapore Chinese Girls' School, 190, Dunearn Road.

Tickets : Class            Price       Silver       $20.00 Gold          $25.00 Platinum  $50.00 *Students' Twin $25 (*Silver class, Valid for 2 events, Only for Singapore Students Click this link for details) Existing and new alapana members enjoy member concessions. Tickets will be available at alapana premises and also from its authorised representatives

 

Perumal Temple Cultural programme highlights

'Memoirs of a devotee of Bangaru Kamakshi' - a special feature on Shyama Sastri, 'Schemes employed in Niraval Swaram' by Sri T.R.Vijayakumar

28th May, 2005 ~ 7.30 pm [Saturday]

This is an alapana enrichment programme, the fifth in the series of PEARLS of alapana. Lavanya Raghuraman will be accompanying Sri Vijayakumar on the violin.

Venue : alapana Chamber

375 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218122   Tel: 63963296

Admission : Free for alapana members and for others, by Invitation.

[Please note that 'PEARLS of alapana' series of programmes are not CCA programmes; as such these will not entitle the students for CCA points]

 23^rd  April'05 ~ 7.30 p.m. [Saturday]

Ushering the Tamil New Year, Parthibha, alapana will hold a music session under this caption. This is the fourth programme in the series of PEARLS of alapana.

Look forward to a feast of Tamil compositions at this event.

The theme of this programme is Achievement.

Venue : alapana Chamber

   375 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218122   Tel: 63963296

Admission : Free for alapana members and for others, by Invitation.

[Please note that 'PEARLS of alapana' series of programmes are not CCA programmes; as such these will not entitle the students for CCA points]

alapana Examination – Project Presentation

 30^th April'05 ~ 7.30 p.m. [Saturday]

The Students of alapana taking Intermediate Level 2 & 3 are required to do a project, which is a part of the examination. The Project assigned to the students will have to be presented before the public audience.

The mridangam students who have been assigned project work will be doing the project presentation on 30^th April, 2005 at 7.30 p.m. at alapana Chamber, 375 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218122 .

Members of the public as also alapana members are welcome to attend the presentation. The judges will read out their comments (not marks) at the end of the presentation.

 

‘Parthiba Varuga’ (Ushering in the Tamil New Year, ‘Parthibha’)

 23^rd  April'05 ~ 7.30 p.m. [Saturday]

Ushering the Tamil New Year, Parthibha, alapana will hold a music session under this caption. This is the fourth programme in the series of PEARLS of alapana.

Look forward to a feast of Tamil compositions at this event.

The theme of this programme is Achievement.

Venue : alapana Chamber

   375 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218122   Tel: 63963296

Admission : Free for alapana members and for others, by Invitation.

[Please note that 'PEARLS of alapana' series of programmes are not CCA programmes; as such these will not entitle the students for CCA points]

03 April'05 ~ 9.00 a.m. [Sunday]

alapana TYME

This is an alapana programme, the third in the series of PEARLS of alapana. This programme features an ensemble playing for Marsiling Community Centre. The theme of this programme is Representation. The students represent alapana at this programme. alapana music teachers will NOT be present with these representatives in this programme. The representatives will be independent to display their talents. This will instill more and more of confidence in the young performers with a true spirit of Representation.

alapana thanks Marisiling CC and its office-bearers for the support.

R.Lavanya,Lalitha, Bhavani, Valli, Adithya & Balaji are the representatives of this ensemble called 'alapana TYME'.

[TYME stands for "Talented Young Musicians' Ensemble"]

Venue : Marsiling CC 100 Admiralty Road, Singapore 739980 Tel: 62696768 / 63688737.

Admission : Free (Please contact Marsiling CC )

[Please note that 'PEARLS of alapana' series of programmes are not CCA programmes; as such these will not entitle the students for CCA points]

18 March'05 ~ 7.00 p.m. [Friday]

Laya Madhuri

This is an alapana enrichment programme, the second in the series of PEARLS of alapana. This programme features a detailed demonstration of Kambhoji Ata Tala Varnam, followed by a short music recital and a percussion treat.The final item of the evening will be a Surati raga composition "Aadidum Arasae" to be sung by Kum Lavanya Raghuraman (Granddaughter of Dr.S.Ramanathan).

Venue : alapana chamber, alapana arts, 375 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218122

Admission by invitation.

[Incidentally Dr S.Ramanathan was listening to "Aadidum Arasae" a Surati composition on the night of 18th March, 1988, before breathing his last in the early hours of 19th March,1988]

PEARLS of alapana

This is a new series of programmes has similar objectives as set by MOE consisting of 6 specific areas of involvement limited to music & dance; viz:

Participation,

Enrichment,

Achievement,

Representation,

Leadership and

Service

First session on 26Feb'05 :

In this first session, the emphasis will be on Participation. The programme will consist of  a detailed demonstration of an Ata Tala Varnam, an Adi Tala Varnam, a Kriti and a Thiruppugazh/Thillana.The first session will be held on 5th February,2005 at 7.30 pm at alapana premises at 375 Serangoon Road. This is an in-house programme.

Thyagaraja Aradhana on 30th January,2005

A grand musical feast marked the Thyagaraja Aradhana on 30th Jan'05 at alapana Chamber, 375 Serangoon Road. A large gathering attended the function.

alapana shifts to 375 Serangoon road

alapana moves to a new and bigger premises adjacent to Sri Srinivasaperumal Temple. It is just 100m from the Farrer Park MRT. The Bus stop is right in front. Those who drive can take the small loop road in front of the building to alight. Besides spacious classrooms, there is a beautiful chamber for holding house concerts. The official opening is on 30th January to  coincide with Thyagaraja Aradhana.

New Violin Teacher and Dance Teacher will join on 30th January,2005

Sri T.R.Vijayakumar, a disciple of the great maestro Sri Lalgudi G.Jayaraman is joining alapana as the violin teacher. Mrs Priya Dixit, a disciple of Dr Sudharani Raghupathy will rejoin alapana as a dance teacher. Mrs Priya was the first dance teacher of alapana. After her stay in Australia & India for a couple of years, she has returned to Singapore and alapana. Mr Jatinder Singh has joined alapana a few month back as the Tabla teacher.

The existing alapana teachers, Mrs R.Banumathy, Mr V.Raguraman & Ms R.Lavanya welcome the new teachers.

 

"Nagareshu Kaanchi"   by Lavanya Raghuraman  - 3 Jan'05

"Nagareshu Kaanchi" , a thematic Bharatanatyam presentaion in the Margam format was performed by Lavanya Raghuraman at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai on 3rd Jan'2005. The main Varnam was a choreography of the great Dhananjayans. Lavanya's teachers, the Dhananjayans and Sri Lalgudi G.Jayaraman & Sri Lalgudi GJR Krishnan were honoured. Great dance gurus had attended the performance. The item based on Kalki's Sivakamiyin Sabhadam portraying the Vaasika Sajjika Nayika was a major attraction in the performance.  This programme was supported by the National Arts Council, Singapore.

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PAST Events/News

Navarathri 2004 programmes of alapana (Click here for details)

Krishna Jayanthi Celebrations at Sri Krishnan Temple

6th Sep - Lavanya Raghuraman - Bharatanatyam

12th Sep - alapana students' music recital - Vocal, Veena & Mridangam

18th  Sep - Tamil Murasu - Best Tamil Language Teacher Award ceremony

Music by alapana & dance by Lavanya Raghuraman

Guest of Honour  Dr Balaji Sadasivan, Senior Minister for Information, Communication & Arts

2nd October, 2004

"Take a Bow for International Music Day"

On the eve of International Music Day 2004, alapana shall hold a humble programme entitled 

" Take a Bow for International Music Day"  

on Saturday, 2nd October,2004 at 7.30 pm  at alapana music hall, 450, Serangoon Road, #02-01 

The programme will feature winning participants of the National Indian Music Competition, 2004, 

·	Lavanya Raghuraman. - Violin (First prize winner for Violin -open category)
·	Senbagavalli Raman - Veena (First Prize winner for Veena - Intermediate category)
·	Pathmanathan J - Mridangam (Second prize for Mridangam - Open)
	& Balaji Srinivasan -Mridangam (Finalist - Intermediate)

All are welcome for the music programme. 

29th August, 2004

Krishnaveni the person who upheld Rukminidevi's tradition undiluted

The dance community is bereived of a valuable soul, in the field of Bharatanatyam, Mrs Krishnaveni Lakshmanan. Krishnaveni has served as the Principal at Kalakshetra and many young dance teachers including those in Singapore are her students. Her dance choreography was known for its aesthetic beauty and traditional purity. She has always been respected as a disciplined teacher.

Krishnaveni's last lecture/demonstration in Singapore has proved her as a " Teachers' Teacher ".

Click here for Tamil Murasu Article

"Kaanchi" at Singapore postponed

The first performance of "Kaanchi" (Bharatanatyam) was to be staged in Singapore on the 5th Sep'04. But  the premier show was already held on 2nd June at Kanchipuram (India) itself - as an auspicious dedication to Kanchipuram, thereby taking the art to where it belongs. The day was equally significant as it was the Jayanthi day of his holiness Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam.

In view of the above the proposed performance in Singapore stands postponed indefinitely. However, those who visit Chennai can lookforward to attending "Kaanchi" by Lavanya Raghuraman at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha on 3rd Jan'2005.

27 August, 2004 ~ 6.30 p.m. [Friday]

Obeisance to Nandikeswara

There will be a special mridangam Thani Avartanam at Sri Manmatha Karuneeswarar temple, Kallang Road on the Pradosham day (27/08/040~6.30 pm).

Sri V.Raghuraman along with his disciples Aditya & Balaji will play mridangam before the deity.

31 July'04 ~ 7.30 p.m. [Saturday]

Varnam

a thematic presentation.

Venue : alapana arts, 450 Serangoon Road, #02-01, Singapore 218139

Admission Free for Music lovers.

11 July'04 ~ 7.30 p.m. [Sunday]

(Tamil Murasu Report)

alapana anniversay 2004

grand vocal music concert in memory of Dr S.Ramanathan by

Sangita Kalanidhi Sri T.V.Sankaranarayanan

Sri Nagai Sriram - Violin

Sri V.Raghuraman - Mridangam

at Glass Hall, Singapore Art Museum

26 June'04 ~ 7.00 p.m. [Saturday]

alapana anniversay Music Nite

alapana students' programme :

• String ensemble, Choir on Bharathi songs & Mridanga Mela
• 'Creative Corners'  by alapana members
• Special Narration in Mandarin

includes Indian Vegetarian Buffet Dinner

Dinner coupons ($10) will be available an hour before the performance at the Venue. 

7 June'04 ~ evening [Monday]

Vasantha uthsavam Festival of Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple

Music Programme by alapana members

Venue: Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Serangoon Road

25 April'04 ~ 7.00 p.m. [Sunday]

Tribute to Syama Sastri

Music session

All musicians can participate & render Syama Sastri Kritis

Venue: alapana arts, 450 Serangoon Road #02-01

Music lovers are welcome to attend

 

27 Mar'04 ~ 7.30 p.m.

Title: Cycle of the Fifth
Date: 27th March,2004
Time : 7.30 pm
Venue : Glass Hall, Singapore Art Museum, 71, Bras Basah Road.
(Please take the Queens Street entrance)
All are welcome.

24 Jan'04 ~ 7.30 p.m.

Title: Nectar that lasts for ever
Date: 24th Jan'04
Time : 7.30 pm
Venue : Glass Hall, Singapore Art Museum, 71, Bras Basah Road.
All are welcome.

8 Nov'03 ~ 7.00 p.m.

Dikshitar Day

Glass Hall, SAM

All are Welcome

05 October'03 [Sunday]

Vijayadasami 2003

alapana will be open from 8.00 am to 9.00 pm

New admissions for Vocal Music, Veena, Violin, Mridangam & Bharatanatyam.

Existing students are requested to help the new students/parents to fill in the enrollment  forms.

 

27 June'03 ~ 7.30 p.m. [Friday]

alapana anniversay 2003

concert in memory of Dr S.Ramanathan

Sanjay Subrahmanyan - Vocal

S.Varadarajan - Violin

Srimushnam Raja Rao - Mridangam

(Special Audio arrangements by Sri Raju, Chennai)

Venue:  Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel

Tickets (available at alapana arts) :

    Early Bird Discounts

    Rows on Free Seating :-

        Purchase date                Price   Available with/at

        By 7th May'03                $15    alapana arts authorised representatives

        By 17th Jun'03               $20    alapana arts authorised representatives

        On 27th Jun'03               $25  concert venue only from 6.45 p.m.

    There is no date restriction for designated row tickets.

    Donor tickets are available for those who want to contribute higher sums.

Alapana Members to validate their tickets for free admission for a special alapana students' programme on 5th July,2003 7.00 p.m. at Glass Hall, SAM.

Singapore Artistes buying tickets are requested to get such tickets duly stamped at the time of purchase itself to be entitled for special seats.   

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Past Events

15 Mar'03 ~ 7.30 p.m.

Nritya Tarangini by the Dhananjayans. Sri Dhananjayan's senior disciple, Srilatha Vinod and talented young dancers of Singapore, Lavanya Raghuraman, Lakshmi Sreekanth, Rajalakshmi Raghavan, Deva Priya, Jayapriya & Shobhinya will perform with the great Dhananjayans.

~Khoo Auditorium, Singapore Chinese Girls' School

~Tickets : $25 (Single) $40 (for two) & $75 (for four persons)

28 Feb'03 ~ 7.30 p.m.

Concert:

Ashok Ramani -Vocal

Radhika - Violin

Srimushnam Raja Rao - Mridangam