Lively presentation
Many young violinists are coming to light and joining the band giving enough proof that Karnatic music's future is bright and safe. Sisters Sindhu Suchethan and Smitha H M, are disciples of the senior violinist H K Narasimha Murthy.
The duo once again proved that they are maturing fast. In their concert for the Saptaswara Academy, the very opening varna (Lalgudi Jayaraman) was an indication of the rich quality of music that was to follow.
After the familiar devaranama "Jaya Janakee Kantha", the sruti was brief but was a pleasant one. Dharmavathi is the 59th mela and was known earlier as Dhaamavati and Dhaumya. Dikshitar, Maha Vaidyanatha Sivan, Veena Seshanna, Kotiswara Ayyar and few others have composed compositions in raga Dharmavati.
The Sisters' alapana was more evocative. It was followed by two of Tyagaraja's compositions - Palukavemi and Kamalapta Kula, they were rendered neatly.
For a detailed airing they chose Purvi Kalyani, not only a popular and appealing raga but also a favourite of both musicians and connoisseurs. With their soft touch and lively presentation, it was an impressive recital.
All they have to add is more experience and some more compositions in "Vilambakaala". The duo, Sindhu and Smitha deserve a careful watching. Two young percussionists Prashanth B S and Karteek, lent excellent support throughout the recital.
Spirited vocal
Vasantabhairavi is an ancient raga, traced to the medieval period and is a "rakti raga". 'Ni Dayarada' of Saint Tyagaraja is a well known krithi in this raga and Dikshitar's "Prasanna Venkateswaram" is also an appealing composition.
When it is sung by a versatile artiste like Sanjay Subramanyan, it is a feast to music lovers. Sanjay in his concert for the Bangalore Gayana Samaja sang it with brief raga and swara, impressing the large gathering.
"Parakelananu" with Chiteswara was another fine composition and he chose a less known devaranama of Purandara Dasa "Onde Manadali Bhajisuve", singing it with brisk swara. Keeravani was his choice for raga, thana and pallavi.
Using the timbre intelligently, Sanjay Subramanyan's concert was noted for its moments of aesthetic delving and his vocal had a characteristic style. Varadarajan on violin, Neyveli Venkatesh on mridanga and Venkata Raman on khanjari gave spirited support on their respective instruments.
Many young violinists are coming to light and joining the band giving enough proof that Karnatic music's future is bright and safe. Sisters Sindhu Suchethan and Smitha H M, are disciples of the senior violinist H K Narasimha Murthy.
The duo once again proved that they are maturing fast. In their concert for the Saptaswara Academy, the very opening varna (Lalgudi Jayaraman) was an indication of the rich quality of music that was to follow.
After the familiar devaranama "Jaya Janakee Kantha", the sruti was brief but was a pleasant one. Dharmavathi is the 59th mela and was known earlier as Dhaamavati and Dhaumya. Dikshitar, Maha Vaidyanatha Sivan, Veena Seshanna, Kotiswara Ayyar and few others have composed compositions in raga Dharmavati.
The Sisters' alapana was more evocative. It was followed by two of Tyagaraja's compositions - Palukavemi and Kamalapta Kula, they were rendered neatly.
For a detailed airing they chose Purvi Kalyani, not only a popular and appealing raga but also a favourite of both musicians and connoisseurs. With their soft touch and lively presentation, it was an impressive recital.
All they have to add is more experience and some more compositions in "Vilambakaala". The duo, Sindhu and Smitha deserve a careful watching. Two young percussionists Prashanth B S and Karteek, lent excellent support throughout the recital.
Spirited vocal
Vasantabhairavi is an ancient raga, traced to the medieval period and is a "rakti raga". 'Ni Dayarada' of Saint Tyagaraja is a well known krithi in this raga and Dikshitar's "Prasanna Venkateswaram" is also an appealing composition.
When it is sung by a versatile artiste like Sanjay Subramanyan, it is a feast to music lovers. Sanjay in his concert for the Bangalore Gayana Samaja sang it with brief raga and swara, impressing the large gathering.
"Parakelananu" with Chiteswara was another fine composition and he chose a less known devaranama of Purandara Dasa "Onde Manadali Bhajisuve", singing it with brisk swara. Keeravani was his choice for raga, thana and pallavi.
Using the timbre intelligently, Sanjay Subramanyan's concert was noted for its moments of aesthetic delving and his vocal had a characteristic style. Varadarajan on violin, Neyveli Venkatesh on mridanga and Venkata Raman on khanjari gave spirited support on their respective instruments.