The Montreal audience is invited to an unforgettable evening of Carnatic music led by master flutist Shashank Subramanyam, renowned for his dazzling virtuosity and the meditative depth of his playing. He will be accompanied on the violin by the brilliant Kamalakiran Vinjamuri, a young prodigy whose expressiveness and mastery have been praised by the prestigious Music Academy of Chennai. On the mridangam, the dynamic R. Sankaranarayanan will bring all the richness of his rhythmic art, notably crowned by the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar. Together, these three exceptional artists create a rare meeting of melody, rhythm, and improvisation. The audience will discover the captivating beauty of ragas, the spontaneity of musical dialogue, and the emotional intensity of the Carnatic tradition. The concert will offer moments of pure serenity, virtuosic flights, and a vibrant musical companionship between flute, violin, and percussion. Shashank’s unique technique, his expansive breath, and his subtle nuances will be enhanced by Kamalakiran’s lyricism and Phalgun’s rhythmic architecture. This is an exceptional opportunity to hear, in Montreal, three internationally acclaimed artists sharing the same stage. Whether you are passionate about Indian music or curious to discover it, this evening will be both accessible, immersive, and profoundly moving. A celebration of art, tradition, and intercultural dialogue—a rendezvous not to be missed.
The Standard (UK) said about the concert of maestro Shashank: His music (in the beginning) was a celebration of life, full of joy. He followed it with a more wistful piece, with beautiful passages on a low flute sliding seductively from note to note drawing gasps from the audience.
