The Orchestra

Soul-stirring - Melodious - Virtuosic - Passionate - True torchbearers of Carnatic tradition

Vocal - Shri. Arun Gopinath

A musician shaped by heritage, guided by Gurus, and devoted to carrying the tradition of Indian classical music forward.

Sri. Arun Gopinath, an Indian-born Canadian Carnatic vocalist, is a globally performing musician specializing in Abhinaya Sangeetham. Born into a distinguished family of classical artists—Mridangam maestro Kalamandalam Gopinatha Menon and renowned Mohiniyattam artist Kalamandalam Sreedevi Gopinath—Arun’s journey in music began at an early age.

With over 28 years of experience, a Master’s degree in Carnatic Music from Kannur University and a Ganabhushan Diploma in Violin from Chembai Music College, he has travelled extensively across India and many countries, performing and collaborating with artists on international platforms.

In 2014, Arun ji introduced KAISIKI Performing Arts Centre in Canada, with a vision to nurture Carnatic music through tradition, discipline, dedication, and Guru Bhakti.

What makes Kaisiki especially meaningful is the legacy it continues to create. Some of Arun ji’s most senior students have now grown into teachers at Kaisiki, passing forward the knowledge, values, and musical tradition they received from their Guru.

For Arun ji, music is more than a journey—it is a tradition to preserve, a knowledge to share, and a legacy to pass on.

Mridangam - Shri. Rathiruban Paramsothy

Sri. Rathiruban Paramsothy is a sought after versatile miruthangam artist. He is known for his meticulous and adaptive styles when accompanying a Bharatanatyam or vocal or instrumental performance providing the center-stage artist the support required. He learned the divine art from his guru “Isaikalaimani" Shri K. Kannathasan and is one of his pre-eminent students.

As an "A" grade artists of both Miruthangam and Ghatam at, “Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation,” Rathiruban ji has a living legacy of having been featured in numerous programs at the “Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation", “Rupavakini” and "TVI” in Canada.

He carries the title of "Miruthanga Kala Vithakar” which was awarded to him by "North Ceylon Oriental Music Society". His musical expertise is recognized in Sri Lanka, Europe and North America and has accompanied many top ranked artists.

Rathiruban ji is the founder of Layabrindham Fine Arts, a school of percussive arts, through which he teaches students Mridangam, Ghatam, Kanjira and Morsing in various locations across Toronto. Through his school, he frequently holds a program called “Avarthana” which gives students the opportunity to perform and gain stage experience.

To date, seventeen of his students have gone on to complete the teachers grade examinations at Tamil Isai Kalamandram and graduate as teachers and establish their own institutions and contribute to the growth of Tamil arts in Canada. When not accompanying an Arangetram or teaching his students, he is a busy accountant crunching numbers.

Flute - Shri. Vishnu Kandanchatha

An emerging Carnatic music talent, Vishnu has devoted himself to traditional practices across multiple disciplines. Trained initially by Shri Kudamaloor Janardhanan, he now studies under Shri JB Sruthi Sagar, specializing in the gayaka (vocal-like) flute style. He also trains under vocal guru Shri Arun Gopinath and mridangam guru Shri Rathiruban Paramsothy, who introduced him to the art form and continue to guide him.

Vishnu has performed at prestigious sabhas across North America and India, earning first prize awards and recognition. Beyond solo performances, he has shared the stage with his mentors and renowned artists including Rajkumar Bharati, Trivandrum Sampath, Shijith Nambiar, KS Balakrishnan, and RLV Anand. Committed to preserving Carnatic traditions, he continues his artistic path with the blessings of his teachers and music enthusiasts.

Nattuvangam - Dr. Sanjukta Banerjee

Dr. Sanjukta Banerjee is an award-winning Indo-Canadian dancer, choreographer, and educator renowned for her dynamic stage presence and excellence in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, and Kathakali. Holding a Doctoral degree in Dance from York University, Canada her work bridges tradition and contemporary thought, bringing scholarly depth and artistic brilliance to every performance. Banerjee is globally credited for her iconic portrayal of Durga during Navratri and Mahalaya which was broadcast nationally on Indian Television-Doordarshan for ten consecutive years (1994–2004), earning her widespread recognition and acclaim.

As the Founder and Artistic Director of Saugandhikam Dance Academy, Banerjee leads one of the Greater Toronto Area’s premier institutions for Indian classical dance . With multiple teaching locations in North York, Scarborough, and Mississauga, as well as global online programs, she mentors the next generation of performers with a focus on excellence, discipline, and artistry.