Bangalore: If December is the "music season" for Chennai, we in Bangalore need not miss out. The TSK School of Music, founded by Carnatic musicians T.S. Krishnamurthy and C. Suma Krishnamurthy, has not only been training young musicians but also presenting them on stage too along with senior musicians. Most recently, it was during the Dasara celebrations in Mysore.

On December 1, they are presenting yet another musical programme, Nadavarshini 2006, "dawn to dusk" at Ambedkar Bhavan. The songs and music presented will match the different times of the day. The twilight hours, early morning, noon, afternoon and evening hours will be represented through appropriate Carnatic ragas.

Without deviating from tradition, the programme will consist of a variety of compositions like Geethe, Jathiswara, Varna, Keerthane, Devaranama and Thillana and also the time-honoured Ragam-Thanam-Pallavi, all inter-woven to represent each time zone.

Mr. Krishnamurthy, who comes from a family of musicians, is a violinist known for his solo concerts here and overseas. The "Nadavarshini 2005" he organised was followed by a special musical symphony for the Mahamastkabhisheka, based on the theme of Jainism and was well received by music lovers. This was presented at the venue of Shravanabelagola.

While the average executive in Bangalore may have two cars, all the gadgets he wants, a large bank balance and can holiday abroad at least once a year, he or she is also into an endless cycle of stress and tension.

"Large and successful corporates that have survived are built on a foundation of values. Most successful people get back to their roots when they face challenges and Carnatic music can take you back to your roots. Pleasant, synchronised and soothing, there is a confluence of love, faith, truth and sincerity behind every raga," Mr. Krishnamurthy says.

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