Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam

Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam (CTU) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting Carnatic music in the USA.

UPDATED POST W/ Ticket link:Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam is delighted to co-present a unique evening of music, rhythm, and ...
06/05/2026

UPDATED POST W/ Ticket link:

Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam is delighted to co-present a unique evening of music, rhythm, and creative collaboration in the heart of downtown Chicago.

đź“… Sunday, August 9
đź“Ť iO Theater, Kingsbury Street, Chicago
🎟️ Limited seating (175 seats only)

Featuring:

✨ The Alaya Project
Rohan Krishnamoorthi, Prashanth Radhakrishnan, and Colin Hogan

✨ Patri Satish Kumar Ensemble
Patri Satish Kumar, Kamalkiran Vinjamuri, Ronnie Malley, and Carlo Basile

Bringing together the richness of Carnatic music with diverse musical influences and improvisational artistry, this special concert promises an engaging and memorable experience.

For tickets - Please visit :
https://givebutter.com/ctu-unscripted

Seats are limited—reserve yours early!




Join us for a captivating evening of classical dance as we commemorate CTU50 with Antarjyoti, a spectacular presentation...
05/30/2026

Join us for a captivating evening of classical dance as we commemorate CTU50 with Antarjyoti, a spectacular presentation by Nrityanant Performing Arts, celebrating this milestone year with a special community event that's free and open to all.

Date: Sunday, May 31
Time: 6:45 PM
Venue: Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago

To celebrate this milestone year, the performance will be a non-ticketed event for the community.

05/30/2026

Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam (CTU) is thrilled to announce that registrations are now open for two very special featured programs being introduced at the 2026 Fall Festival (Sept. 19–20, 2026):

Syama Sastri Kritis performance – a unique opportunity to celebrate the timeless compositions of the great composer Syama Sastri. At CTU’ s request, Sri V.K. Arunkumar will conduct the training.
https://chicagotyagarajautsavam.org/classes/syama-sastri-kritis

Sishya Parampara of Sri Tyagaraja program – a meaningful presentation honoring the rich guru–sishya tradition of Saint Tyagaraja. This is a unique opportunity to learn from Sangeeta Kala Acharya Smt. Suguna Varadachari, assisted by Sri Aravind Sundar.

https://chicagotyagarajautsavam.org/archives/13912

We warmly invite students to be part of these exciting and memorable presentations during CTU’s musical celebration.

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation.

Day 3 of Utsavam 2026, held on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the HTGC Sama Rathi Auditorium, celebrated the richness of Carna...
05/28/2026

Day 3 of Utsavam 2026, held on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the HTGC Sama Rathi Auditorium, celebrated the richness of Carnatic music through compositions, lecture demonstrations, and grand concerts.

The day began with Annamacharya, Swathi Thirunal, and Bhadrachala Ramadasu kritis presented by students trained by Gurus Bhavya Behata, Sangeetha Menon, and Rama Gurupalli.

The afternoon featured Diksh*tar - A Pan India Perspective, an insightful lecture demonstration by Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran.

The evening concert, Swara Shasthreeya Sangeetham, by Vid. Swarathmika Srikanth, accompanied by Vid. Shreelakshmi Bhat and Vid. Surya Nambisan, flowed beautifully through Ranjani, Nattai, Ahiri, Neetimathi, Hindolam, and Madhyamavathi, showcasing depth, melody, and bhava.

The day concluded with Anubhav – An Experience in South Indian Classical Music, featuring Vid. Abhishek Raghuram and Vid. Shashank Subramanyam, accompanied by Vid. Parupalli Phalgun and Vid. S. Krishna. Beginning with the majestic Sarasooda in Saveri, moving through Sogasuga Mridanga Talamu in Sriranjini and Nidhichala Sukhama in Kalyani, finally moving on to a captivating RTP in Vasantha Bhairavi. Abhishek Raghuram’s deeply nuanced music, combined with Shashank’s powerful and expressive flute artistry, created a spectacular finale to Day 3.

Day 2 of Utsavam 2026 began at the HTGC Rama Sannidhi with Utsava Sampradaya Kritis & Divya Nama Sankeerthanam by studen...
05/27/2026

Day 2 of Utsavam 2026 began at the HTGC Rama Sannidhi with Utsava Sampradaya Kritis & Divya Nama Sankeerthanam by student alumni trained by Guru Smt. Rajeswari Pariti, followed by a lively Kummi presentation by Nrithya Sangeeth students trained by Guru Sowmya Kumaran. The morning also featured a Tyagaraja Procession with saxophone accompaniment by students of Guru Sumanth Swaminathan and concluded with a vibrant folk dance presentation by Team Ghunguru, trained by Guru Sridevi Ram Pandala.

The celebrations continued at the Sama Rathi Auditorium with Utsava Sampradaya Kritis by students trained by Guru Shailaja Iyer, followed by the Homage to Tyagaraja Teachers’ and Individual Sessions.

The evening featured a soulful concert by Vid. Saketharaman, accompanied by Vid. Sruthi Sarathy (Violin) and Vid. Srimushnam V. Raja Rao (Mridangam). The concert began with Innam En Manam Ariyatha in Charukesi, flowed through vibrant renditions including Arabhi and Chandrajyoti, expanded into the grand Kambhoji main piece O Rangashayee, and concluded with an engaging RTP in Nalinakanthi and Bindhumalini.

The day concluded with Ragapravaham, a scintillating violin duet by Vids. Ganesh & Kumaresh, accompanied by Vid. Patri Satish Kumar and Vid. Trichy Krishnaswamy. The concert showcased intricate shruthi bedams, layered grahabedam explorations, and a vibrant ragamalika spanning multiple ragas, culminating in an energetic rendition of Bhagyada Lakshmi.

05/26/2026

As part of the ongoing CTU50 celebrations, we are delighted to continue the festivities beyond the main festival weekends with a special evening program on

Wednesday, May 27, 2026,
at the HTGC Sama Rathi Auditorium.

✨ Admission Free for the Day ✨

🕡 6:30 PM – Thiruppugazh
Rendered by Chicago Thiruppugazh Anbargal

🕢 7:45 PM – Bhajans
Rendered by Sathya Sai Group, Chicago

🍱 8:30 PM – Boxed Dinner

Join us as the CTU50 celebrations continue with an evening filled with music, community, and shared tradition. We warmly invite you, your family, and friends to be part of this special continuation of the Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam 50th anniversary celebrations.

Scenes from our very last concert of the Ganesh Kumaresh USA Tour 2026 🇺🇸 Thankyou all for the amazing response at 📍 Chi...
05/26/2026

Scenes from our very last concert of the Ganesh Kumaresh USA Tour 2026 🇺🇸
Thankyou all for the amazing response at đź“Ť Chicago


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