Source: The Hindu | By Madhavi Ramkumar
February 27, 2014 
Dr. K.S. Pavitra
The story of the life of Christ was ably portrayed in a Bharatanatya recital
Christa Kavya - Exploring Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ through Kannada Literature and in the Language of Bharathanatya, a solo, conceived and presented by Dr. K.S. Pavitra, was staged in Bangalore recently, under the joint auspices of Srivijaya Kalanikethana, Shimoga, All India Radio and Ananya. The source material for the performance was from the book ‘Christakavya’, and included, among others, verses by Kuvempu, Bendre, Chennavira Kanavi, Gopalakrishna Kolthaya and Basava Bhakta. Competent orchestral support was provided by Dr.K.S. Shubrata (nattuvanga), Mahesh Swami (vocal), Janardan Rao (mridanga), K.S.J ayaram (flute),and Karthik (rhythm pads).The recital was anchored by Dr.K.S. Chaitra.
Commencing with the beginning of creation, the advent of light, of the sun, the moon and the stars, of animals, birds and fishes, the presentation reflected the exuberance and excitement of the first stirrings of life. The innocence of Adam and Eve, and their fall from grace after being tempted to eat the forbidden fruit, were convincingly portrayed. Noah and his ark, and the onset of the deluge also formed part of the narrative, as did the birth of Jesus, the massacre of infants by Herod, and the role of Mary as protector and nurturer. Instances of Jesus’ compassion and love culminated in an eloquent portrayal of the deliverance of Mary Magdalene from a vengeful and bloodthirsty crowd.
The Last Supper, the betrayal by Judas, the crucifixion, and..............
Read more at http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/dance/universal-concepts/article5732753.ece
February 27, 2014
The story of the life of Christ was ably portrayed in a Bharatanatya recital
Christa Kavya - Exploring Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ through Kannada Literature and in the Language of Bharathanatya, a solo, conceived and presented by Dr. K.S. Pavitra, was staged in Bangalore recently, under the joint auspices of Srivijaya Kalanikethana, Shimoga, All India Radio and Ananya. The source material for the performance was from the book ‘Christakavya’, and included, among others, verses by Kuvempu, Bendre, Chennavira Kanavi, Gopalakrishna Kolthaya and Basava Bhakta. Competent orchestral support was provided by Dr.K.S. Shubrata (nattuvanga), Mahesh Swami (vocal), Janardan Rao (mridanga), K.S.J ayaram (flute),and Karthik (rhythm pads).The recital was anchored by Dr.K.S. Chaitra.
Commencing with the beginning of creation, the advent of light, of the sun, the moon and the stars, of animals, birds and fishes, the presentation reflected the exuberance and excitement of the first stirrings of life. The innocence of Adam and Eve, and their fall from grace after being tempted to eat the forbidden fruit, were convincingly portrayed. Noah and his ark, and the onset of the deluge also formed part of the narrative, as did the birth of Jesus, the massacre of infants by Herod, and the role of Mary as protector and nurturer. Instances of Jesus’ compassion and love culminated in an eloquent portrayal of the deliverance of Mary Magdalene from a vengeful and bloodthirsty crowd.
The Last Supper, the betrayal by Judas, the crucifixion, and..............
Read more at http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/dance/universal-concepts/article5732753.ece
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