--- title: "On Stage: My Carnatic Veena Concerts and Live Performances in Bangalore" description: "Discover the energy of my live Carnatic veena concerts across Bangalore. From traditional temple events to ensemble performances, explore my stage journey and music." canonical: https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/veena-carnatic-music-education/on-stage-my-concerts last_updated: 2025-09-07 --- # On Stage: My Carnatic Veena Concerts and Performances Tribe Verified · 50 years of musical heritage in Bangalore. By [Suma Sudhindra](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra) · Online classes available; In-person at Malleshwaram studio · ₹2,800 per month (8 classes) (estimate) Part of [Veena & Carnatic Music Education](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/veena-carnatic-music-education). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/veena-carnatic-music-education/gallery) Live performance is where the veena truly breathes. From the sacred acoustics of temple halls to the energy of Bangalore auditoriums, these moments are the heart of my musical journey. ## Photos and videos - ![A divine experience performing for Shivarathri. Playing in a temple setting has a unique spiritual energy that is truly special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3247d800-e51b-4059-9484-2a9e06623aeb) - ![Another view of my Shivarathri concert, accompanied by talented artists on the mridangam and ghatam. The interplay between the instruments is what brings a Carnatic concert to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/90de779d-9887-4789-926d-6b05ac162e2d) - ![On stage with my co-artists for Sevasadan’s festival of music, dance, and theater. This performance was in memory of the great patron of arts, Smt. Vimala Rangachar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac10a366-2dfa-45eb-b19e-e776e10b8805) - ![A view from the audience during our performance at Sevasadan. It is always a pleasure to perform for such an attentive and appreciative audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc1ec1d4-7ca9-4ab9-8cd7-78b89a10cf4e) - ![The official event poster for a Kannada Rajyotsava celebration where I performed a Pancha Veena concert. These posters capture the excitement leading up to a performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea2dab08-6f3d-46b4-83f2-4db49ac04575) - ![A full view of our ensemble during the Shivaratri performance at Shankar Mutt. The traditional setting adds a beautiful ambiance to the classical music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d949a02c-b3e1-4004-a360-e87a01045733) ## About On Stage: My Concerts Performance is a conversation that happens in real time. It is not just about the notes I play, but the dialogue between my veena and the mridangam and ghatam on stage. This interplay creates a unique energy that changes with every venue, especially in intimate spaces where the connection with the audience is immediate and palpable. Every performance brings a different set of challenges and joys. When I play in temple settings like the Shankar Mutt during Shivarathri, the stone architecture provides a natural resonance that modern auditoriums cannot replicate. These concerts are grounded in tradition and require a focus on the spiritual depth of the ragas. In contrast, performing at venues like Chowdaiah Memorial Hall or for Sevasadan festivals allows for a different kind of precision. These spaces demand rigorous attention to sound check etiquette and microphone techniques to ensure the veena's delicate tones reach every listener clearly. Whether I am playing a solo concert or leading a Pancha Veena ensemble, the preparation remains the same: hours of practice, internalizing the manodharma, and ensuring the team is in perfect sync. My ensemble work is particularly special because it creates a collective sound that is much larger than the sum of its parts. Seeing students prepare for these stages, from rehearsal to their first public performance, reminds me why I started this foundation. Performing is not just about showing skill; it is about sharing the vast, layered beauty of Carnatic music and hoping that the audience feels the same thrill I do when a complex swara prastara lands perfectly. ## About Suma Sudhindra I am Suma, and for me, the veena is my voice. I thrive on the challenge of live performance, constantly seeking that perfect moment when the audience and the music become one. 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