Kalyanapuram Aravind Soundararajan Concert | Chennai, Sep 22
The Kalyanapuram Aravind Soundararajan concert takes place tomorrow evening in Mylapore. He performs the Sri N. V. S. Memorial Concert at Ragasudha Hall on September 22, 2026, from 6:15 PM.
Kedaram Trust presents the programme. Moreover, the ensemble includes a kanjira alongside the mridangam. Therefore, the percussion side of the evening carries unusual texture.
Kalyanapuram Aravind Soundararajan Concert: Full Details
Programme: Sri N. V. S. Memorial Concert — Carnatic Vocal
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 6:15 PM
Venue: Ragasudha Hall, 85/2, 3/2 Luz Avenue, Bhaskarapuram, Mylapore, Chennai 600004
Landmark: Near Nageshwararao Park
Organiser: Kedaram Trust
Contact: 044 2499 2672
Event Type: Classical Music — Vocal
The Ensemble Performing Tomorrow
Four artists share the stage.
Kalyanapuram Aravind Soundararajan — Vocal. He leads the concert. Consequently, his raga choices shape the arc of the whole evening.
L. Ramakrishnan — Violin. He provides melodic accompaniment and answers the vocal line.
B. Sivaraman — Mridangam. He anchors the rhythmic foundation of every piece.
Nerkunam Dr. S. Sankar — Kanjira. He adds a second percussion voice alongside the mridangam.
Why the Kanjira Changes the Evening
Most concerts run with mridangam alone. This one adds a kanjira, and the difference is immediately audible.
The kanjira is a small frame drum with a single jingle set into its rim. Because the player adjusts skin tension by hand while playing, it produces remarkable pitch variation for its size. Furthermore, its tone sits higher and sharper than the mridangam.
Watch for the tani avartanam especially. During this percussion solo, both players exchange rhythmic phrases back and forth. In fact, regular listeners often name this segment as the high point of any concert featuring both instruments.
What Memorial Concerts Represent
Memorial programmes keep a person’s connection to the music alive through performance rather than commemoration alone.
Consequently, they usually draw a particular audience. Family, students and longtime associates attend alongside regular concert-goers. So expect an attentive room rather than a casual one.
Additionally, trusts that organise these concerts often run them annually. Therefore, the Kalyanapuram Aravind Soundararajan concert joins an established tradition rather than standing alone.
What to Expect During the Concert
Carnatic concerts follow a recognisable arc.
The opening. A varnam or brisk kriti sets the tempo.
The main raga. Then alapana, kriti, neraval and kalpanaswaram follow in sequence.
The tani avartanam. Mridangam and kanjira trade phrases.
The closing set. Finally, lighter pieces round off the evening.
However, artists rarely fix the list in advance. Instead, they read the room and adjust.
About the Venue
Ragasudha Hall sits on Luz Avenue in Bhaskarapuram, close to Nageshwararao Park. The venue seats a modest audience.
Therefore, the space feels intimate. For a vocal concert with layered percussion, that closeness genuinely helps — you catch detail that a large auditorium would flatten.
How to Reach the Venue
A few tips help:
Arrive by 6:00 PM. Seating is limited, and memorial concerts draw good crowds.
Use the park as your landmark. Autos recognise Nageshwararao Park instantly.
Plan your parking. Luz Avenue’s side streets stay narrow. So park on a main road and walk.
Call ahead. Reach 044 2499 2672 to confirm admission and seating.
Plan Your Evening in Mylapore
Mylapore rewards an early arrival. Kapaleeshwarar Temple stands minutes away, and Luz Corner offers filter coffee and tiffin before the concert.
Finally, keep tracking Chennai classical music events with us. Between memorial programmes and the December Margazhi season, Mylapore stays busy almost every week.
Final Thoughts
A memorial occasion, a rare percussion pairing and an intimate hall — this Kalyanapuram Aravind Soundararajan concert makes a fine Tuesday evening plan. Reach Ragasudha Hall by 6:00 PM and settle in.
