Madison Melharmony Festival 2026
The grand finale concert explores works by American composers, with a special focus on Tranquility: the modern mind’s search for calm amid overstimulation and distraction.
The program features Chitravina N. Ravikiran’s Illusion to Resolution and Rice University composer Dr. Anthony Brandt’s Resting States, bringing Carnatic and Western contemporary musical traditions into conversation with globally acclaimed artistes.
1. Melharmony Festival 2026 — Celebrating America 250
Two days. Nearly 70 artists. 14 states. One Nation, Many Expressions.
Come be part of the 2026 Melharmony Festival, a vibrant two-day celebration of America 250 through music, dance, and artistic collaboration. Nearly 70 musicians and dancers from across 14 states, joined by phenomenal artists from India, come together for an extraordinary celebration of talent, traditions, and artistic exchange.
On Saturday, October 3, Kiranavali Vidyasankar and Akshara Samskrithi Iyer, accompanied by Sanjay Suresh and Sriram N. Iyer, present Raaga Resonance: Parallels, a special lecture-demonstration exploring musical parallels and connections through ragas.
On Sunday, October 4, acclaimed Carnatic vocalist K. S. Vishnudev takes the stage with percussion maestro K. V. Prasad, violinist V. S. Gokul, and a host of other artists, leading into an exciting evening of Melharmony and dance.
2. Melody • Harmony • Melharmony Concert
Where musical worlds meet.
Experience the signature Melody • Harmony • Melharmony Concert, where Indian and Western musical traditions come together in exciting new ways. This year’s Grand Finale explores works by American composers, with a special focus on tranquility and the modern mind’s search for calm amid overstimulation and distraction.
The program features Chitravina N. Ravikiran’s Illusion Resolution and Rice University composer Dr. Anthony Brandt’s Resting States, bringing Carnatic and Western contemporary musical traditions into conversation.
Featured artists include globally acclaimed maestro Chitravina N. Ravikiran, creator of Melharmony; Apollo Chamber Players; Jeffrey Weiss (double bass); percussion maestro K. V. Prasad; acclaimed vocalist K. S. Vishnudev; Sanjay Suresh (violin); and Arjun Suresh (chitravina).
3. Bhaskarodayam — Dance Finale
A celebration of composition through movement.
The two-day Melharmony Festival concludes with Bhaskarodayam, a traditional Bharatanatyam margam, choreographed and presented by Guru Smt. Kripa Baskaran, Artistic Director of Natyarpana Dance Company, with a live orchestra.
Featuring the compositions of Chitravina N. Ravikiran, Bhaskarodayam brings his music to life through Bharatanatyam, creating a fitting artistic conclusion to two days celebrating music, movement, tradition, and creative expression.
Melharmony Festival 2026 — Celebrating America 250: One Nation, Many Expressions.
