The Abhinaya Sangitam of Kathakali – The blend of Raga and Bhava
Date: 24.12.2024 – Tuesday – 8.05 – 8.50 a.m.
Speaker : Vidvan Nedumbally Ram Mohan and Vidushi Meera Ram Mohan
Title : The Abhinaya Sangitam of Kathakali: The blend of Raga and Bhava
Abstract:
This presentation will look at Kathakali music, which is essentially bhaava sangita (Mood music). It will look at –
- The indigenous style of singing and some of the indigenous ragas of kathakali music.
- Special mention of certain ancient ragas like Dwijavanthi,Ahiri etc.
- How we can create different bhaavas using the same raga.
- How we can evoke various emotions by giving tonal variations, striking stress on the words, by changing the sthaayees( Range), Aadhara sruthi( Samasruthi and Madhyamasruthi)
- The aalapana which while supporting the sanchari bhavas maintains the stahayi bhava as well.