Synopsis
Ether to Earth is a multidisciplinary reimagining of Muthuswami Dikshitar's Pancha Bhootha Kritis, an iconic suite of five carnatic compositions renowned for their lyrical beauty and profound spiritual depth. Inspired by the five elemental manifestations of Shiva—Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth—the performance weaves together live carnatic music, narrative, visuals, and ambient sound design to create an immersive journey across temple, landscape, and imagination.
Moving from the vastness of ether to the solidity of earth, Ether to Earth invites audiences to encounter these timeless compositions through a fresh sensory lens while remaining rooted in the spirit of Dikshitar’s originals.
Vocals: Ashwath Narayanan and Dr. Brindha Manickavasakan
Violins: L. Ramakrishnan and Shreya Devnath
Mridangam: Praveen Sparsh
Thavil: Amirthavarshini Manishankar
Storytelling and Commentary: Dr. Madhusudhanan Kalaichelvan
Sound Design: MT Aditya Srinivasan
Light Design: B. Charles
Curation & Creative Direction: Praveen Sparsh
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