Mangalore: A maiden show of Carnatic classical vocal concert by Ester Noronha

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (MM)
Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje

Mangalore: Jul 1: ”Music is incomplete without ‘Bhakti’.  Bhakti is nothing but way of knowledge “, said Dr C R Ballal, president of Mangalore Sangeetha Parishad.

He was speaking at the Carnatic classical vocal concert of Ester Valerie Noronha, on Sunday July 1, at Milagres hall.

“For performing 2 hours of music, it needs a preparation of 2 thousand hours. The performance of Ester is the result of dedication, application and desire”, he opined.

Ronald Colaco, president, Fedaration of Karnataka Christians Associations, presided over the programme. He opined that, Ester has adopted local culture through studying Carnatic music and promoted communal harmony.
He also called upon the youngsters; strive on retaining the cultural richness by joining in cultural activities.
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Sr Wilma Pinto, headmistress, St Gerosa Girls High School, Jeppu, Ester’s music teacher Usha Praveen, dance teacher U K Praveen, parents Valerian and Janet Noronha were present on the dais.

At the same time, Ester felicitated her music teacher Usha Praveen and dance teacher U K Praveen. Carol Rodrigues compered the programme.

Ester Noronha, student of St Gerosa Highschool has performed Carnatic classic vocal concert on Sunday here assisted by K Balachandra Bhagavat Udupi (Mridangam), Vidyadhar Rao (Tabla), Shridhar Achar Padigar (Violin), Chidambar Kakathkar (Flute), Devaraj Arya (Keyboard) and Balakrishna H Puttur (Morsing).

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