# Event Details - **Event Name**: Carnatic classical music with Bhairavi Raman & Nanthesh Sivarajah - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm - **Event Description**: An intimate afternoon exploring the rich traditions and evolving possibilities of Carnatic music, the classical music of South India.About this EventJoin acclaimed Melbourne-based musicians Bhairavi Raman (violin) and Nanthesh Sivarajah (mridangam) for an intimate afternoon exploring the rich traditions and evolving possibilities of Carnatic music, the classical music of South India.Extensively trained in both Carnatic and Western classical traditions, Bhairavi Raman has developed a distinctive musical voice that draws on decades of study, performance, and creative inquiry. Her violin playing combines technical precision with expressive depth, moving seamlessly between tradition and innovation while remaining grounded in the melodic and improvisational language of Carnatic music.She is joined by Nanthesh Sivarajah, a highly accomplished percussionist and multidisciplinary artist whose mastery of the mridangam lies at the heart of his practice. Trained in both South Indian classical and Western traditions, Nanthesh brings extraordinary rhythmic sensitivity and dynamism to every performance, creating intricate dialogues that are both virtuosic and deeply collaborative.Together, the duo bring over twenty years of performance experience and more than 400 performances across Australia and internationally, including appearances at the prestigious Madras Music Academy in Chennai, Melbourne Recital Centre, and Belvoir St Theatre. Their work reflects a profound engagement with the Carnatic tradition while embracing the realities of contemporary diasporic life.Drawing on their shared Tamil heritage, Bhairavi and Nanthesh use music as a space to explore memory, identity, inheritance, and transformation. Their performances honour centuries-old musical lineages while allowing room for experimentation, improvisation, and new artistic possibilities. Whether interpreting traditional repertoire or presenting original works informed by Carnatic aesthetics, they create music that is both deeply rooted and unmistakably contemporary.This special performance offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience the beauty, sophistication, and emotional depth of Carnatic classical music through the artistry of two of Australia's leading practitioners.https://youtu.be/pABMpEpQQRU?si=NiG9Wvjr_qTNvbHS https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2916f6b0-88f2-11f1-81f1-8dbc211b5efc-rimg-w592-h740-dc010101-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 05:00 PMDoors open?: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PMPerformance - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/surry-hills/carnatic-classical-music-with-bhairavi-raman-and-nanthesh-sivarajah/100001993979531455 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, live-music, fine-arts, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Tom Mann Theatre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 59.54, max: 59.54, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Surry Hills - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: Tom Mann Theatre - **lat**: -33.8872468 - **long**: 151.2069202 - **full address**: Tom Mann Theatre, 136 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Carnatic classical music with Bhairavi Raman & Nanthesh Sivarajah - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9522328eafe64d0c8ab1a20893c040ae2084749e005c12b8e1cec2f564ad7981-rimg-w1200-h798-dc040504-gmir.jpg?v=1784323892 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Carnatic classical music with Bhairavi Raman & Nanthesh Sivarajah being held? - **A:** Carnatic classical music with Bhairavi Raman & Nanthesh Sivarajah takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Tom Mann Theatre, 136 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Carnatic classical music with Bhairavi Raman & Nanthesh Sivarajah? - **A:** Carnatic classical music with Bhairavi Raman & Nanthesh Sivarajah is organized by Worlds Within Worlds. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Carnatic classical music with Bhairavi Raman & Nanthesh Sivarajah is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Surry Hills, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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