Sangeethotsava
Ananya had organised 3 concerts under the Sangathi- Yuva Sangeethotsava series, in collaboration with 3 other organisations in the city.
Prarthana Sai Narasimhan, who gave the inaugural concert, hails from the South Canara district but is settled in Chennai. She is fortunate to have received training from two stalwarts in the field - Chengalpet Ranganathan and Mani Krishnaswamy. In the current concert, she was ably accompanied by Achutha Rao on violin, Vishnu Vardhan on mridanga and R. Narasimhan on ghata.
Prarthana opened her programme with the evergreen varna "viriboni". Her overture of Bhairavi varna in four speeds, held out hopes of a delectable programme. "Vara Vallabha Ramana" with brief swara was pleasing and "Evarani" was a meaningful composition. It was a welcome experience for seasoned listeners to listen to the delightful"Ennallu" composition, for which the vocalist tried to lend weight. The "Vararagalaya" attracted with its excitingly paced chitte swara. She chose "Sahajaguna Rama" for a detailed airing - Raga wise, nerval wise and swara kalpana wise. Prarthana tried to establish her credentials as a class singer and can reach great heights with some more stage experience. She concluded her concert with a memorable jawadi.
Shaankara Sourabha
A week-long "Shaankara Geeta Sourabha" was organised by the Vedanta Bharathi, under the direction of H H Sri Shankara Bharati Mahaswamiji, pontiff of Yadathore Yoganandeshwara Saraswathi Mutt, K R Nagara. In the festival, Bhagawad Shankaracharya's compositions were rendered to classical music - both in Karnatic and Hindustani styles by talented musicians.
Saketharaman, a Masters degree holder in software engineering, is a sought after vocalist and recipient of few awards and titles.
He choose few beautiful compositions of Aadi Shankaracharya and rendered impressively. He opened his concert with Bhujangathraya slokas - "Sada Baala Rupa" in Khanda Gathi. Eight slokas from 'Gangastaka' in different 'Nade' to indicate the flow of the holy river Ganga, set to Hameerkalyani raga - was followed. Both Karnatic and Hindustani ragas were used to present Haristuthi "Acharyobhyo".
The "Bhramarambha Ashtaka" was sung in the keerthana format. The ragalapana, nerval (Srishyla Sthala Vasineem Bhagavatheem) and swara prasthara were complementary to the Astaka with good pronunciation. It was followed by interesting 'Thani' by the percussionists - K U Jayachandra Rao (mridanga), Guru Prasanna (Khanjari) and Jagadeesha Kurthkoti (Thabala).
A few verses were presented in the format of slokas like Kanakadhara Stotra, with good ragabhava. Saketharaman also sang Shivanamavali Astakam, neatly. It is a very good attempt to popularise Shankaracharya's works in the classical music repertoire. In the current concert, though violin (Charulatha Ramanujam) and flute (N. Rjakamal) had limited scope, both added pep to the concert.
Sarangi
Curtains came down at this year's Yuva Sangeet Utsav with a Sarangi recital. Alla Rakha Kalawant belongs to a great musical family of Sarangi and has been groomed by his grandfather (Ustad Imamuddin Khan), father (Ustad Yamin Khan) and guided by Ustad Abdul Latif Khan. He also teaches at ITC Research Academy and has accompanied leading artistes.
With not many Sarangi players now in the country, inclusion of a Sarangi solo recital in the current Utsav is appreciable.
Allarakha Kalawant chose rag Shudd Sarang for a detailed exposition. He dwelt on its vast potential for improvisation touching the pivotal swaras. His Saraingi's unique tonal resonance sans thrills and gimmicks, was an enjoyable experience throughout. He was well supported by Kiran Godkhindi on Thabala.
Yuva Utsav
The Smrithi Nandan had organised the annual Devnandan Ubhayakar Yuva Sangeet Utsav on Saturday evening and Sunday morning. There were two classical vocals and one Dhrupad recital, apart from a Sarangi solo recital, in the 28th Utsav, held at the Canara Union Hall, Malleswaram.
Priya Purushothaman, who gave a vocal recital on Sunday morning, was brought up in New York and is now settled in Bangalore. She has received good training from Pandit Dinkar Kaikini and is continuing her practice under Aditi Kaikini Upadhyay. She is also a teacher and author of a few books and articles.
Priya opened her concert with Thodi and later with the Nom Tom Alap, she painted the raga on a wide canvas, colourfully. The raga received appealing airing in both vilambit and drut and took on a majestic gait and grandeur in Tharana.
Comparatively, Jhonpuri was brief but pleasing and concluded with a Meera bhajan. A sizeable audience heard Priya's vocal, backed by her good voice and training, with more respect than excitement. She was well supported by Shruteendra Katagade on thabala and Prasad Kamath on harmonium.
Ananya had organised 3 concerts under the Sangathi- Yuva Sangeethotsava series, in collaboration with 3 other organisations in the city.
Prarthana Sai Narasimhan, who gave the inaugural concert, hails from the South Canara district but is settled in Chennai. She is fortunate to have received training from two stalwarts in the field - Chengalpet Ranganathan and Mani Krishnaswamy. In the current concert, she was ably accompanied by Achutha Rao on violin, Vishnu Vardhan on mridanga and R. Narasimhan on ghata.
Prarthana opened her programme with the evergreen varna "viriboni". Her overture of Bhairavi varna in four speeds, held out hopes of a delectable programme. "Vara Vallabha Ramana" with brief swara was pleasing and "Evarani" was a meaningful composition. It was a welcome experience for seasoned listeners to listen to the delightful"Ennallu" composition, for which the vocalist tried to lend weight. The "Vararagalaya" attracted with its excitingly paced chitte swara. She chose "Sahajaguna Rama" for a detailed airing - Raga wise, nerval wise and swara kalpana wise. Prarthana tried to establish her credentials as a class singer and can reach great heights with some more stage experience. She concluded her concert with a memorable jawadi.
Shaankara Sourabha
A week-long "Shaankara Geeta Sourabha" was organised by the Vedanta Bharathi, under the direction of H H Sri Shankara Bharati Mahaswamiji, pontiff of Yadathore Yoganandeshwara Saraswathi Mutt, K R Nagara. In the festival, Bhagawad Shankaracharya's compositions were rendered to classical music - both in Karnatic and Hindustani styles by talented musicians.
Saketharaman, a Masters degree holder in software engineering, is a sought after vocalist and recipient of few awards and titles.
He choose few beautiful compositions of Aadi Shankaracharya and rendered impressively. He opened his concert with Bhujangathraya slokas - "Sada Baala Rupa" in Khanda Gathi. Eight slokas from 'Gangastaka' in different 'Nade' to indicate the flow of the holy river Ganga, set to Hameerkalyani raga - was followed. Both Karnatic and Hindustani ragas were used to present Haristuthi "Acharyobhyo".
The "Bhramarambha Ashtaka" was sung in the keerthana format. The ragalapana, nerval (Srishyla Sthala Vasineem Bhagavatheem) and swara prasthara were complementary to the Astaka with good pronunciation. It was followed by interesting 'Thani' by the percussionists - K U Jayachandra Rao (mridanga), Guru Prasanna (Khanjari) and Jagadeesha Kurthkoti (Thabala).
A few verses were presented in the format of slokas like Kanakadhara Stotra, with good ragabhava. Saketharaman also sang Shivanamavali Astakam, neatly. It is a very good attempt to popularise Shankaracharya's works in the classical music repertoire. In the current concert, though violin (Charulatha Ramanujam) and flute (N. Rjakamal) had limited scope, both added pep to the concert.
Sarangi
Curtains came down at this year's Yuva Sangeet Utsav with a Sarangi recital. Alla Rakha Kalawant belongs to a great musical family of Sarangi and has been groomed by his grandfather (Ustad Imamuddin Khan), father (Ustad Yamin Khan) and guided by Ustad Abdul Latif Khan. He also teaches at ITC Research Academy and has accompanied leading artistes.
With not many Sarangi players now in the country, inclusion of a Sarangi solo recital in the current Utsav is appreciable.
Allarakha Kalawant chose rag Shudd Sarang for a detailed exposition. He dwelt on its vast potential for improvisation touching the pivotal swaras. His Saraingi's unique tonal resonance sans thrills and gimmicks, was an enjoyable experience throughout. He was well supported by Kiran Godkhindi on Thabala.
Yuva Utsav
The Smrithi Nandan had organised the annual Devnandan Ubhayakar Yuva Sangeet Utsav on Saturday evening and Sunday morning. There were two classical vocals and one Dhrupad recital, apart from a Sarangi solo recital, in the 28th Utsav, held at the Canara Union Hall, Malleswaram.
Priya Purushothaman, who gave a vocal recital on Sunday morning, was brought up in New York and is now settled in Bangalore. She has received good training from Pandit Dinkar Kaikini and is continuing her practice under Aditi Kaikini Upadhyay. She is also a teacher and author of a few books and articles.
Priya opened her concert with Thodi and later with the Nom Tom Alap, she painted the raga on a wide canvas, colourfully. The raga received appealing airing in both vilambit and drut and took on a majestic gait and grandeur in Tharana.
Comparatively, Jhonpuri was brief but pleasing and concluded with a Meera bhajan. A sizeable audience heard Priya's vocal, backed by her good voice and training, with more respect than excitement. She was well supported by Shruteendra Katagade on thabala and Prasad Kamath on harmonium.