Kumari Dance with live orchestra (Spring concert, tunes of Nepal)

Spring Concert (Tunes of Nepal) 20th April, 2024
Conducted by Dr. John Sharpley (Music Educator, Composer, Pianist from Singapore)
Organized by Kathmandu Youth Orchestra
Kumari is the living Goddess of Nepal. Kumari dance is one of the most ancient classical dances performed in Nepal. During the famous " Indra Jatra" festival in Kathmandu, the living goddess Kumari is decorated with splendid ornaments and taken around the old Kathmandu in a chariot. Thousands of devotees pay homage to her, including the President of Nepal. The song of Kumari is based on Nata raag and Jati taal.
Vocal - Dipendra Bajracharya
Dancer - Palpasa Maharjan
Dance Director- Chandraman Munikar (Vajra Kala Kunja)
Musicians
First Violin
Rojan Rai
Prasan Sitaula
Bal Gopal Maharjan
Roman Budhathoki
Kenisha Shrestha
Pujan Basnet
Sudhakar Wasti
Phoebe Shrestha
Second Violin
Bhushan Prakash Maharjan
Ujjain Wasti
Sarmila Maharjan
Sabina Maharjan
Binisha Manandhar
Evani Tuladhar
Avipsha Shrestha
Ram Kumar Bhusal
Khushi Pradhan
Third Violin
Sabin Munikar
Sasulani Kansakar
Carissa Shrestha
Sadikshya Maharjan
Angeela Tuladhar
Saurya Maharjan
Asmita Giri
Sakrina Maharjan
Sirapa Shakya
Aaryan Maharjan
Piano
Edward Shrestha
Cello
Iva Maharjan
Nishad Shrestha
Guitar
Khubi Pradhan
Niroj Thapa
Percussion
Nhuchhe Munikar
Naresh Prajapati
Jagannath Dhaugoda
Effect
Nitesh Maharjan
Flute
Nikesh Maharjan
Prem Waiba
Sarangi- Bharat Nepali
Sitar -Sita Maiya Rajchal
Arranger and Editor - Sabin Munikar/Dr. John Sharpley
Audio Mastering - Niran Dangol
Video Editing - Lujaw Singh
Special Thanks
Babukaji Maharjan
Sujit Munikar
Hemant Maharjan
Rakesh Maharjan
Supported by: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (Heritage and Tourism Department)
Co-Partner -Russian House
Media Partner -Annapurna Post, The Annapurna Express
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