The International Foundation for Carnatic Music
(http://ifcm.ravikiranmusic.com)
Is delighted to invite you with family and friends to a non-stop, 12 hour tribute to master composer
Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi
At Narada Gana Sabha Hall, Chennai , India
On 18th August 2007 , from 9 am
Shri N Murali
Managing Director, The Hindu & President of The Music Academy , Madras
Releases the IFCM Publication
“Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi – Life and Contributionsâ€
OVK festival and Book Release
-
jananee
- Posts: 272
- Joined: 30 Jun 2007, 12:27
Ravikiran's book, "Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi - Life and Contributions" puts forth some original inferences and conclusions that challenge several hitherto accepted realities and offers alternate viewpoints to others, strictly based on musical and intellectual logic.
With over 230 lyrical illustrations and/or references, it explores numerous hitherto unknown facets of this divine composer and analyses his musical style, lyrical brilliance and poetic imagination. The study not only gives fresh perspectives on the composer but also explodes many accepted opinions about the evolution of Carnatic music around the turn of the 17th century.
Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi (1700-65) was a composer of the highest calibre, whose contributions span across several spheres. Even though his compositions have been popularised by great musicians like Musiri Subramania Iyer, GNB, Madurai Mani Iyer, D K Jayaraman, Madurai T N Seshagopalan, Bombay Sister and several other current day performers, the extent of his contributions have never been fully analysed and documented yet. The general perception is that he composed almost exclusively on Lord Krishna and his compositions are full of fast paced (madhyama kala) passages. Nothing can be further than the truth.
This book has exclusive sections on Venkata Kavi’s contributions to melody, rhythm, literature, poetry, opera, dance, culture, history and spiritualism. It also brings to fore the composer's stunning imagination and poetic skills and his exemplary humble, cheerful and positive attitude.
Most of all, it shows that with his extraordinary command of melody and rhythm there is no doubt that he was one of the country's most brilliant and prolific vaggeyakaras.
Talking about this book in his Foreword, Ravikiran explains that
¨ He has himself learnt over 100 compositions of Venkata Kavi
¨ He has studied the lyrics of another 300 or more
¨ He has undertaken visits to Oottukkadu, Mannargudi, Needamangalam and Tanjore Saraswati Mahal Library
¨ He has conducted numerous concerts, lectures and music camps on Venkata Kavi's works.
¨ He has conducted live or phone interviews with family members and disciples of Needamangalam Krishnamurthy Bhagavatar including Mrs Rajammal (wife), Ms Alamelu, Mr Subbaraman (disciples) and others.
¨ He has also had discussions with various front ranking musicians, gurus, musicologists, dancers and scholars of Sanskrit and culture, covering several generations.
With over 230 lyrical illustrations and/or references, it explores numerous hitherto unknown facets of this divine composer and analyses his musical style, lyrical brilliance and poetic imagination. The study not only gives fresh perspectives on the composer but also explodes many accepted opinions about the evolution of Carnatic music around the turn of the 17th century.
Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi (1700-65) was a composer of the highest calibre, whose contributions span across several spheres. Even though his compositions have been popularised by great musicians like Musiri Subramania Iyer, GNB, Madurai Mani Iyer, D K Jayaraman, Madurai T N Seshagopalan, Bombay Sister and several other current day performers, the extent of his contributions have never been fully analysed and documented yet. The general perception is that he composed almost exclusively on Lord Krishna and his compositions are full of fast paced (madhyama kala) passages. Nothing can be further than the truth.
This book has exclusive sections on Venkata Kavi’s contributions to melody, rhythm, literature, poetry, opera, dance, culture, history and spiritualism. It also brings to fore the composer's stunning imagination and poetic skills and his exemplary humble, cheerful and positive attitude.
Most of all, it shows that with his extraordinary command of melody and rhythm there is no doubt that he was one of the country's most brilliant and prolific vaggeyakaras.
Talking about this book in his Foreword, Ravikiran explains that
¨ He has himself learnt over 100 compositions of Venkata Kavi
¨ He has studied the lyrics of another 300 or more
¨ He has undertaken visits to Oottukkadu, Mannargudi, Needamangalam and Tanjore Saraswati Mahal Library
¨ He has conducted numerous concerts, lectures and music camps on Venkata Kavi's works.
¨ He has conducted live or phone interviews with family members and disciples of Needamangalam Krishnamurthy Bhagavatar including Mrs Rajammal (wife), Ms Alamelu, Mr Subbaraman (disciples) and others.
¨ He has also had discussions with various front ranking musicians, gurus, musicologists, dancers and scholars of Sanskrit and culture, covering several generations.
-
jananee
- Posts: 272
- Joined: 30 Jun 2007, 12:27
The introductory price for the book is $ 5 and can be shipped to US. Postage cost will be added. Those interested could mail us at carnaticworld@yahoo.com.
Copies of the book would also be available with the local chapters of IFCM in the US by the end of September.
Copies of the book would also be available with the local chapters of IFCM in the US by the end of September.