The service and contributions that Telugu composers have made to the world of music are indescribable in mere words. Moreover, it’s safe to say that a typical classical music concert is incomplete without the rendition of a Telugu composition. 

It is a lesser known fact that not only the great Sri Thyagaraja, Sri Annamayya and Sri Ramadasu, but also other Telugu composers like:

Sri. Kshetrajna
Sri. Ramadasu
Sri. Narayana Teertha
Sri. Vinjamuri Varadaraja Iyengar
Sri. Tumu Narasimha Dasu
Sri. T.N.C.V.Narayanacharyulu
Sri. Sarangapani
Sri. Pappu Someswara Rao
Sri. Ogirala Veeraraghava sarma
Sri. NCh.Krishnamacharyulu
Sri. Mahendravada Bapanna Sastry
Sr.  M.S. Balasubrahmanya Sarma
Sri. Kocherlakota Ramaraju
Sri. Idara Nagaraju
Sri. Hari Nagabhushanam
Sri. Dwaram Venkata Krishnayya
Sri. Duddu Seetharama Sastry
Smt. Kakaturi Padmavathi
Sri. Dasu Sriramulu
Sri. Bommaraju Seetharama Dasu
Sri. Alluri Venkatadri Swami
Sri. Aibhatla Narayana Dasu

 

introduced eternal masterpieces to the world that have gained a level of respect unattainable by most who delve into their art.

 

In order to preserve the legacy of the beauteous music these stalwarts have created, and to pass these works of artistry on to our posterity, SWARAVEDIKA presents the Telugu Vaggeya Vaibhavam (Telugu Music Festival) program under the guidance of the honorable, Sangeethacharya Dr. Vyzarsu Balasubrahmanyam garu.

 

In this program, with the students of VBg, selected NRI talent will present 10 compositions of all of the aforementioned composers. The audition round is open to ALL U.S. RESIDENTS and requires NO FEE. Your submission must be an individually rendered Carnatic piece. Please ensure that the audio is clear and that the judges can observe your taalam as you sing.

 

(Note: While the audition round requires no fee, selected candidates will be required to pay a registration fee of $150 that includes Skype lessons, workshop/orchestra experience, and performance opportunity. The fee must be deposited by the date given in the Deadlines section).

 

Register now to be part of this unforgettable experience!

 

 

PROGRAM DETAILS:

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Venue Address: Jain Temple
                           722 S Main Temple 
                           Milpitas, CA 95035

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  4:00 – 4:15 : Opening prayer

                       Tributes to Ganesh and lamp lighting

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  4:15 – 5:15 :  Presentation on Vaggeyakaras by NRI Kids

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  5:15- 5:45 :   Performance by Dr.Vyzarsu Students

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  5:45 -6:00 :   AV on VAggeyakaras

                        Maha vaggeeyakara intro

 

  6:00 – 7:00 :   Maha Brundagaanam

                        10 Kritthis by Participants

  7:00 – 7:45 :   Swaravedika  team performance

 

  7:45-8:00 :   Closing and vote of thanks followed by Dinner

 

DEADLINES:

1. Register open from April 1st - April 20th

2. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by April 30th (Rolling admissions as auditions are received by the judges)

3. Pay registration fee $150/- by April 30th 

4. Songs audio clips and Notation will be sent by e-mail by May 12th

5. Online Skype sessions in June Dates to be finalized

   1. Training Session 1: Second week of June

   2. Training Session 2: Fourth week of June

   3. Training Session 3: FIrst week of July

6. Onsite workshop on July 26th in San Jose, California 10am-4pm

7. Orchestra rehearsal on July 27th San Jose, California 10am-4pm

8. Program on July 28th 4 PM San Jose, California

    

Please register for the event by filling out the submission form BELOW.