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Morning Raag with Manasi Prasad
Morning Raag with Manasi Prasad
| Ticket Price: | ₹ 200 |
| Genre: | Indian Classical Music |
| Duration: | 75 mins |
| Age: | 8 years and above |
| Location: | JAGRITI, Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road, Whitefield, Bengaluru, 560066 |
Manasi will present a selection of songs and ragas from Karnatic, Hindustani and devotional repertoire suited to the gentle sights and sounds of the sunrise. Accompanied just by the soulful strings of the tanpura, the concert will create a meditative and peaceful mood.
Manasi Prasad is a noted classical vocalist from Bangalore and the Museum Director of the Indian Music Experience - India's first hi-tech interactive music museum.
She has learnt Karnatic classical music from renowned gurus such as RK Padmanabha in Bangalore and Dr Sriram Parasuram in Chennai. She started performing concerts at the age of 9 and since then has performed widely across India and in 6 continents around the world. Manasi has gained acclaim both for her traditional Karnatic concerts, as well as devotional music, and contemporary and ensemble presentations as well.
Manasi is a recipient of several awards in music, including the prestigious Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar from the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Govt. of India., Shanmukhananda Yuva Kalakar Puraskar, Rotary-Brigade Young Achievers Award, Ananya Yuva Puraskara and others. Besides her active performing career, Manasi is academically accomplished and holds an MBA degree from IIM Bangalore. She frequently delivers talks, lectures and workshops on music, and writes widely on the arts. She has been awarded a Fellowship by the TED Organization, and has been recognized as one of the 35 'Indians of Tomorrow' by the India Today publications.
Jagriti
Jagriti is a Performance Arts space dedicated to Theatre, Music, Dance and Comedy. Founded in 2011 by Arundhati and Jagdish Raja, the space has hosted several productions from India and around the world. A 200-seat theatre, built around a full-thrust stage, it is fully equipped to cater to both artistes and audience. The main stage is designed for intimate performances with adjoining spaces for informal lectures and gatherings. Jagriti is owned and operated by the not-for-profit ART Foundation, a registered charitable trust.
The Rooftop - above the main auditorium is an open-to-sky space with a staging area that can accommodate about 50 people. A raised and walled off platform can work as a perfect area for puppet theatre. The Rooftop has a restroom and a pantry.
The Terrace - alongside the auditorium, the Terrace can accommodate about 20 people as an informal gathering area.
Lumbini - extending out from the foyer, Lumbini has a stage and an open-to-sky terraced space for about 80 people.