Chitra Lakshumanan performing at The Music Academy in Chennai
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The solo Bharatanatyam recital of Chitra Lakshumanan, disciple of Srekala Bharath, was presented as part of the HCL Concert Series at The Music Academy. Chitra commenced her performance with a shlokam on Muruga, followed by the Shadakshara Kouthuvam in raga Shanmukhapriya and Rupaka tala, a composition by Madurai R. Muralidaran. Adorned in a vibrant green and red costume, the dancer showcased precise hand movements and sharp footwork, which lent grace and stability to the performance.The next piece in the recital was Mandooka Shabdam in Ragamalika and Misra Chapu, a composition of the Tanjore Quartet. The piece narrates the story of a frog seeking divine intervention and salvation. Chitra’s sensitive interpretation drew the audience into the essence of the story. The choreography for this piece was by K. G. Sarasa, guru of Srekala Bharath.
Chitra Lakshumanan was backed by an exemplary orchestra
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