HCL Concerts, a platform dedicated to identifying, nurturing and supporting the next generation of talent in the Indian classical performing arts space, today announced the winners of third edition of ‘The Carnatic Quest’, organized in association with Chennai based Rhapsody Music Foundation. A one-of-a-kind Indian music contest was specifically designed to recognize and empower exceptionally talented Carnatic musicians in the age group of 18 to 30 years. The contestants showcased their prowess across five categories including Vocals, Violin, Veena & Mandolin, Flute, and Percussion (Mridangam / Kanjeera / Ghatam / others).
The winners of The Carnatic Quest were chosen after four rounds of evaluation held over a period of three months. Among the 30 finalists, seven remarkable artists were crowned as India’s finest Young Carnatic musicians by notable jury members including Vidwan Sri. Sikkil Gurucharan(foremost young performing Carnatic musician), Vidwan Sri. H K Venkatram(Indian classical music violinist and Philanthropist.), Vidushi Smt. Jayanthi Kumaresh(renowned Indian Veena musician), Vidwan Sri. Shashank (accomplished flutist from India) and Vidwan Sri. B C Manjunath (globally-renowned Indian Mridangam player). The winners will have the opportunity to perform and display their artistry on the renowned HCL Concerts platform.
Winners of the Third HCL Concerts Carnatic Quest include:
- Vocals
- Dharini Veeraraghavan from Mumbai
- Aditi B Prahalad from Bangalore
- Veena & Mandolin
- B Saiharinni from Chennai
- Ujaya Vigneshwar from Chennai
- Violin
- Sumanth Manjunath from Mysore
- Flute
- Sreejith G Kammath from Cherthala
- Percussion
- Kripals from Kochi
Announcing the winners, Anshul Adhikari, Head, HCL Concerts said, “Third edition of The Carnatic Quest has been an incredible journey, finding hidden gems and celebrating the brilliance of Carnatic music. The dedication and artistry demonstrated by the participants have left an indelible mark on our hearts. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the winners, whose talents have illuminated this competition. The winners of The Carnatic Quest have not only showcased their exceptional musical expertise but have also become torchbearers for the future of Carnatic music, embodying the spirit of innovation and tradition in perfect harmony. Their achievements are a testament to the enduring power of this art form, which continues to captivate audiences around the world.”
