Abhijanasakantalam was a mixture of dance and music. , Photo Credit: Sants Photos
It is no meaning for a contemporary audience to rebuild an ancient Sanskrit drama. During a brief post-demonstration chat, Muralitharan shared, “This included a lot of research and took about a year to choreographed music and dance. For roping in Budapest Scoring Orchestra, because I am familiar with their work, I was eager to come up with a production where I could include them. This is the first time they are collaborating with an Indian classical dancer. I felt Abijannakantalam Beautifully lended himself for this mixture of music. ,
Conducted under the aegis of Alap at Sir Mutha Venkatasuba Rao Concert Hall, music began with a sharp number set to the tune of Nagasvaram, where a group of dancers paid orders to Saraswati.
Plays an integral role in nature Abijannakantalam Reflecting the mood of each vessel. , Photo Credit: Sants Photos
The dancers were accurate in executing complex footwork and expressed a series of emotions through their expressive eyes. Music Sangat kept the right pace. In this case, the story came out through Sutradhar’s statement, in this case, Shakanta birds who initially find and abandoned children take care of Shakantala.
Muralitharan was assisted in choreography by Kavya Muralitharan and Chithra Muralitharan.
Light, dress and animation added to the drama view appeal Abhijannakantalam.
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Nature plays an integral role in drama, reflecting the mood of each character. Sanskrit verses were determined to tune by Muralitharan, and instruments included senior artists such as Rajesh Vaidya, Mridingam, Kanjira, Chendai and Mathalam, and senior artists on Raghavendra on Veena. Muralitharan’s composition in Vijayavasantam was presented by more than 60 members of the Budapest Scoring Orchestra, operated by Zolton Pad and scored and orchestrated by Balaji Gopinath.
Prakash, costumes and animation rebuilt the delightful world of the play.
Published – February 20, 2025 07:21 pm IST
