Please review the responses to the questions below before sending any questions you have to ctu.info {AT} ChicagoTyagarajaUtsavam.org.
Last Updated: Monday, 12 Mar 2011
1. What do I have to do to stay informed about the logistical details of various CTU events?
A. Register your contact information and areas of interest with CTU
2. Can I perform a Kriti that is not available in the list of Kritis provided during the registration process?
A. Yes. You can perform any of Saint Tyagaraja’s Krithis. Please enter the Kriti that you would like to perform in the Song Name field followed by its Raagam in the Raagam field and its Thaalam in the Thaalam field.
3. Can we join the performance of the Pancharatna Krithis on stage?
A. Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam actively promotes the standardized rendition of the Pancharatna Krithis by coordinating practice sessions on a regular basis throughout the year. Children have to be trained by their teachers to render these Krithis per the CTU standard. Additionally, there are some orchestrated pieces between the instruments and the vocalists that have been rehearsed multiple times. The regularity of attendance in addition to the familiarity of the Krithis are some of key factors that are used to determine the seating arrangements on stage.
Over the years, the number of such participants has grown significantly. We are no longer able to accommodate everyone on stage. Therefore, we welcome all enthusiasts to join on stage in the rear subject to the availability of space after all the participants with assigned seat numbers have been comfortably seated.
4. I have registered for the Homage to Tyagaraja performance at the festival. Could you please let me know the time of my performance?
A. Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam strongly encourages all participants to attend all three days of the festival and partake in the musical festivities. The schedule provides the details on the timing for the various events including the Homage to Tyagaraja performances. CTU is not in a position to share any further detail at this time. We look forward to your active participation and involvement throughout the festival. The specific times for the Homage to Tyagaraja performances will be posted in the Rathi Auditorium early morning Saturday, 28 May 2011. We are also planning on publishing this information on our website late evening, Friday, 27 May 2011.