That sounds like a fascinating collaboration! Madurai Muralidharan, known for his contributions to Bharatanatyam and classical music, working with the Budapest Orchestra to present Kalidasa’s Abhijnanasakuntalam brings together Indian classical arts and Western orchestration in a unique fusion.
Abhijnanasakuntalam is one of Kalidasa’s most celebrated Sanskrit plays, rich with emotion, romance, and poetic beauty. Combining this with the grandeur of an orchestra could offer a fresh perspective on this timeless classic.
The dancers were precise in executing intricate footwork and conveyed a range of emotions through their expressive eyes. The music accompaniment kept perfect pace. The story unfolded through the narration of the Sutradhar, in this case, the Shakunta birds that initially find and take care of the abandoned baby Shakuntala.
