Danced by Anita Ratnam, with members of Arangham Dance Theatre of Chennai: Padma S. Raghavan, Priya Murli, Aruna Subbiah, T.M. Sridevi, L. Narendrakumar, Guhendran. Vocalists: O.S. Arun, Padma Rajagopal. Musicians: N.K. Kesavan, M. Balachander (mridangam); T. Sivagaanesan (violin); Palghat Sriram, R. Tyagarajan (flute); Kannan (veena); Sudharani Raghupathy (nattuvangam).
Contents:
Sirulu minchina (Sabdam) / music, Madurai N. Krishnan; lyrics, Kandukuri Rudrakavi; danced by Anita Ratnam -- Andal Kauthvam / music, L. Subhasri (Chollukattu); danced by Anita Ratnam and two men -- Ambika pallavi (Soundarya Lahari) / music, O.S. Arun; lyrics, Adi Shakarar; danced by Anita Ratnam -- Priye charusheele (Ashtapathi) / music, O.S. Arun; lyrics, Sri Jayadeva (from the Gita Govinda); danced by Anita Ratnam. Krishna pleads for Radha's love -- Thillana / music and lyrics, Vidwan Madurai N. Krishnan; danced by four women.
Summary:
Performance of five dances in the classical Indian dance form Bharatanatyam. Program notes precede each dance, and English subtitles interpret the lyrics of the accompanying songs.
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