Orchestra

B.V. Ganesh

Indian Classical Musician (Mridangam)

B.V. Ganesh is an accomplished Indian classical percussionist specializing in Mridangam and Tabla, with extensive experience in accompanying classical dance performances. Born into a family of traditional musicians, he received his initial training in Mridangam from Guru Kumbakonam Sreenivasan. He later expanded his expertise in Tabla under the tutelage of Guru Lakshmana Rao and further training from the Tabla maestro Late Ustad Keramatulla Khan. He has accompanied on the Mridangam to all the leading dancers in both the Kuchipudi and Bharathanatyam styles including Dr. Vempattichinnasatyam, Vempatti Ravishankar, Narashimha chariVasanthalakshmi, Smt Manjubhargavi, Shobana, PrathibaPrahallad, Mennakshisheshadri, all the disciples of vempattichinnasatyam, and many other leading dancers.

He has also participated in all the prestigious Dance and Music festivals in India and Abroad which includes Chennai-Music Festival, Mahabalipuram Dance Festival, Tanjore and Chidambaram(Natyanjali festival), Hampi, Kajuraho, Participated in Guinness Book of World Record three times for Kuchipudin Dance in Hyderabad, Banglore and Vijayawada,Konark(Orissa), Surya Festival ( Kerala), National Programs, Kuchipudi Festival in Andhra Pradesh etc… in USA (kennedycentre) and participated in around 300 Rangapravesam and Arangetramin USA and Canada, France(UNESCO centre), Australia(Sydney opera house), Singapore(Victoria centre),UK(bharatiya vidya bavan), Dubai, Muscat, Mauritius, Canada, Switzerland, Srilanka, Malaysia. And he has also performed in IAACM(Indo American Academy of Classical Music) for 17 years.

To his credit he has played number of recordings with all the leading Music Directors, he has also participated in various national programs, ICCR and private television channels. He received prestigious awards from various renowned institutions. He is a b high grade artist in ALL INDIA RADIO. Ganesh own style and creativity raises his aesthetic rapport with the artists he accompanies. His crisp tonal quality and modulation of sound production guarantees an artistic contribution to the Music.

C.K. Vijayaraghavan

Indian Classical Musician (Violin)

Sri C.K. Vijayaraghavan hails from a distinguished family of musicians, with a rich heritage spanning eight generations. His musical journey began at the age of seven under the tutelage of his grandfather, the legendary violinist Kalaimamani Sri Chittoor Gopalakrishnan. His forefathers served as Asthana Vidwans of the royal courts of Chandragiri and Venkatagiri Samasthanams, a legacy that continues to inspire his artistry. A seasoned performer from an early age, Sri Vijayaraghavan has accompanied and collaborated with many of South India’s leading Carnatic musicians and dancers. His academic credentials include a degree in Commerce and a postgraduate degree in Indian Music from the prestigious University of Madras. He was awarded the Advanced Scholarship for Music by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (1997–1999) and received a scholarship from The Music Academy in 1998.

He has received the Best Violinist Award from The Music Academy and Krishna Gana Sabha and has been recognized by Flute Institute of London, Prasanna Bharatha Vidyalaya, and Mayura Natyanajali, Mayiladuthurai. He is currently honored as the Asthana Vidwan of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Kancheepuram. Professionally, Sri Vijayaraghavan has toured extensively, performing in the United Kingdom, United States, Sri Lanka, Dubai, and Malaysia. Alongside his performance career, he is a dedicated teacher, currently mentoring over 100 students in vocal and violin.

Gokula Krishnann

Indian Classical Musician (Flute)

Gokula Krishnan hails from a family of musicians. He is one of the front running disciples of Flute Maestro Sangeetha Kalanidhi, Padmashri Dr. N. Ramani. He started his musical training under his father, T. S. Babu, a violinist by profession. He then switched over to Padmashree Dr. N. Ramani for his flute training. Now being trained by the senior disciple of Dr. N. Ramani Prapancham S. Balachandran. Gokul is a performing artiste and has given many solo performances at different places Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, The Indian Fine Arts, Sarwani Sangeet Sabha, Ramani's Academy Of Flute [RAF], Sri Muthukrishna Swami Mission Trust, Melatur Bagavatha Mela and Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt. He has also accompanied Padmashri Smt. Chitra Vishweswaran, Padmabhushan Dr. Padma Subramaniam, V. P. Dhananjayan, Melatur Bhagavathamela (S.Natrajan’s group) kalaimamani Smt. Krishnakumari, Kalaimamni Smt. Urmila Satyanarayanan, Kalaimamani Smt. Vani Jayaram, and many others. He is also an honorary tutor and went on a tour to Morocco, France and Germany in the year 2015 with Melatur Bhagavathamela. He was rewarded as the best performer and the best teacher of RAF in the year 2007 and 2008 respectively. In 2009 he received the title Asthana Vidwan of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Kanchipuram. In 2015, he received Amritavarsha Puraskar by Melatur Bhagavathamela.

Sudharani

Indian Classical Musician (Vocalist)

Lead Vocalist K. R. Sudharani is an acclaimed Carnatic vocalist, composer, and accompanist, from Vijayawada, known for her versatility and depth of expression. With rigorous training under legendary gurus such as “Padmasri” Sri Annavarapu Rama Swamy and Sri Ampolu Murali Krishna, she has become a respected figure in Indian classical music and an essential voice in the Kuchipudi dance world. Over her career spanning more than two decades, she has lent her voice to over 2,500 performances and composed music for 42 ballets and hundreds of solo works and compositions.

Her collaborations include performances with iconic artists like Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam, Radha & Raja Reddy, and Swapna Sundari, among many others. She has toured extensively across India, Europe, Southeast Asia, and North America, and regularly performs with the Indo-American Association for Carnatic Music in the U.S.

Sudha is also a sought-after emcee and television artist, frequently hosting cultural programming on Doordarshan. Her performances have graced prestigious sabhas such as Narada Gana Sabha, Brahma Gana Sabha, and the Sangeet Natak Akademi. In recognition of her contributions, she has received numerous awards including “Raga Madhuri” and “Yuva Puraskar.”

In addition to her performing career, she co-founded a recording studio in India, supporting the next generation of musicians. Her life is a testament to devotion, artistry, and the enduring legacy of Carnatic music.