T.M. Krishna, R.K. Shriramkumar and Praveen Sparsh
An evening with TM Krishna
Event details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturday 21 March, 2026 | 2.00pm |
| Saturday 21 March, 2026 | 5.30pm |
2pm Concert
Join us for an extraordinary afternoon of Carnatic music featuring Vidwan T.M. Krishna, Vidwan R.K. Shriramkumar, and Vidwan Praveen Sparsh. This exceptional trio presents a concert of captivating melodies, intricate rhythms, and profound artistry celebrating the timeless beauty and expressive depth of South India’s classical music tradition.
5.30pm Concert
Join us for an extraordinary evening of Carnatic music featuring Vidwan T.M. Krishna, Vidwan R.K. Shriramkumar, and Vidwan Praveen Sparsh. This exceptional trio presents a concert of captivating melodies, intricate rhythms, and profound artistry through a thematic presentation celebrating the compositions of Sri Muttusvāmi Dīkṣitar in commemoration of Dīkṣitar 250. Experience the timeless beauty and expressive depth of South India’s classical music tradition in this special tribute performance.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Early Bird* | $90 |
| Standard | $120 |
| Buy 2 Tickets | $220 |
| Student | $60 |
*Available until 1 December or until 100 tickets are sold.
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
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Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
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The HinduTM Krishna's artistry transcends traditional boundaries
About the artists
Thodur Madabusi Krishna is one of the pre-eminent vocalists in the rigorous Karnatik tradition of India's classical music. Trained under distinguished gurus B. Seetharama Sarma, Chengalpet Ranganathan and Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, he has come to occupy a markedly distinct place in the Karnatik universe for the stunning individuality of his renditions distinguished by inner luminosity and passionate intensity. His path-breaking book “A Southern Music – The Karnatik Story” won the 2014 Tata Literature Award, while “Sebastian and Sons” received the 2020 Tata Lit Live Award. He has pioneered inspiring collaborations including Chennai Poromboke Paadal and performances with Jogappas. In 2017 he received the ‘Indira Gandhi Award’ for National Integration and the ‘Isai Perarignar Award’ from Tamil Isai Sangam for his contributions to Tamil music. In January 2025 he was awarded the prestigious ‘Sangita Kalanidhi’.
R K Shriramkumar belongs to the eminent Rudrapatna family of Carnatic musicians. Trained by his grandfather R K Venkatarama Shastry and later by V V Subrahmanyam, his violin playing is marked by the gayaki style and heart-warming renditions. He has accompanied legendary artists including MS Subbalakshmi, DK Pattammal and KV Narayanaswamy performing for many prestigious organisations and festivals worldwide. He has received numerous awards including the 'Kalki Krishnamurthy Memorial Award' and the ‘Nada Oli’. He is also the ‘Sangita Kalanidhi’ designate for January 2026. Alongside his performing schedule Shriramkumar has composed music for various dance productions and is also sought after for his lucid and engaging presentations on Carnatic music, spanning a wide range of topics.
A multi-percussionist and music producer, Praveen Sparsh learned mridangam from Maestro Guruvayur Sri Dorai. He is one of the most sought-after mridangam exponents, performing regularly with stalwarts like TM Krishna and Bombay Jayashree. He has toured extensively worldwide and received prestigious awards including ‘Laya Ratna’ and ‘Bharat Ratna Dr.M.S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship in Music’. As a music producer, Praveen has composed and performed for theatre, most notably Dr. Gowri Ramnarayan’s play ‘Kurukshetra’, where he single-handedly performed on Mridangam, Kanjira, Guitar, Cajon, Darbuka, Konnakol (vocal percussion), and other ambient percussion instruments. He has collaborated with leading world music ensembles, performed at prominent festivals and is the curator of innovative projects such as No’mad Projekt and Orisai.
Attending this event
Venue information
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Getting here
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Foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
The venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
Please bring a credit or debit card for any on site purchases to enable contactless payment. You’re welcome to bring your own water bottle but no other food and drinks are permitted inside our venues.
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Location and access
Utzon Room
The Utzon Room is located on the Eastern side of the Opera House, in front of the Joan Sutherland Theatre. Best accessed through the Box Office Foyer or the Covered Concourse. All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).