Collaboration Beyond an Art Form

In this enriching workshop, Anil Srinivasan collaborates with Sikkil Gurucharan and Bragha Bessell to explore the beauty of collaboration across artistic disciplines, highlighting how music and dance can intertwine to offer layered expressions. Through a captivating demonstration of "Asai Mugam" and "Magamaga Nee", featuring Bragha’s expressive Bharatanatyam, Sikkil’s soulful singing, and Anil’s evocative piano accompaniment, they showcase how a single piece can hold multiple interpretations across forms. The trio discusses the creative dialogue between dancer and musicians, emphasizing the importance of openness, shared intention, and the endless possibilities that arise when diverse artistic perspectives converge.
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Collaboration Beyond An Art Form

Unified Storytelling Across Forms

Explore how dance, voice, and music come together to express one story through multiple artistic lenses.

Demonstration-Driven Insights

Watch “Asai Mugam” and “Magamaga Nee” unfold live with nuanced interplay between Bharathanatyam and Carnatic music.

 Dialogue Between Art Forms

Understand the creative give-and-take that fuels cross-disciplinary collaboration, emphasizing openness and mutual inspiration.

Course Outline

ABOUT THE facilitator

Anil Srinivasan

A pioneering pianist known for bridging Western classical music with Indian traditions, Anil Srinivasan is celebrated for his genre-defying collaborations and educational outreach. Founder of the Rhapsody Music Foundation, he has worked extensively to bring music into schools and communities across India. His unique approach to piano improvisation and ensemble performance has earned him national acclaim and international recognition.
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GUEST FACILITATOR

Sikkil Gurucharan

One of India’s foremost Carnatic vocalists, Sikkil Gurucharan represents the finest in classical tradition with a modern sensibility. A recipient of the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar and a frequent performer on prestigious stages worldwide, Gurucharan is also known for his innovative collaborations with artists across genres, bringing Carnatic music to new and diverse audiences.
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GUEST facilitator

Bragha Bessell

Renowned for her expressive Abhinaya and deep emotive storytelling, Bragha Bessell is a Bharatanatyam dancer of international repute. A disciple of Guru Adyar K. Lakshman, she is especially celebrated for her interpretative depth in Padams and Javalis. As a teacher and performer, Bragha brings rare sensitivity and nuance to the world of classical Indian dance.
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