Mangala vaadya
The Bangalore Lalitha Kala Parishat opened their programme for the New Year 2015 with a 'Mangala Vadya', on Friday.
The Nagaswara belongs to the family of woodwind instruments. There are mainly two varieties of the instrument, called the "Timiri" and the "Baari".
Though principally an outdoor instrument, it is heard within Sabha kacheries also.
Cultural history says eminent Nagaswara Vidwans once ruled the Karnatic music field. Pallanivelu and Prabhavathi Pallanivelu, the husband and wife duo who presented the Nagaswara recital, are reputed for their chaste classical music.
Familiar invocatory piece "Vathapi" gave the duo a flying start and the swara enhanced the good feeling. "Ramanannu Brovara" is not a rare kruthi. But it is not being performed frequently these days. Thus it was welcomed by the connoisseurs.
The alap of Hindustani Kaapi at once acquired a special delight. A classic krithi "Srivalli Deva" brought again a graceful impact.
Because of their good vocal knowledge, the lyrical feel of the words was deeply felt by music lovers. It was melodious and left a pleasing impact.
R Rajkumar and B R Venkatesh gave a spirited support throughout the concert.
Sankranthi music festival
An eight-day Sankranthi Music Festival under the aegis of the Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira, was inaugurated last week.
Prof Nagamani Srinath who gave a vocal concert here on Saturday, is a senior vocalist and an able teacher.
The composition "Thulaseedala" has always been known for its ragabhava. The divine kruthi "Ninuvinaga mari" was sung, highlighting emotional overtones.
The swara Prasthara was complementary to the ragabhava, though not a wholesome one.
The platform is not new to Uma Kumar, the co-singer. But with some more training and experience, she will be able to avoid slips here and there. "Vanchatolu" attracts by its well knit chitte swara also.
"Manamuto" was enlivening with the alapana, nerval and swara. Charulatha Ramanujam, Palladam Ravi and Sukanya Ramgopal gave good support on violin, mridanga and ghata respectively.
The Bangalore Lalitha Kala Parishat opened their programme for the New Year 2015 with a 'Mangala Vadya', on Friday.
The Nagaswara belongs to the family of woodwind instruments. There are mainly two varieties of the instrument, called the "Timiri" and the "Baari".
Though principally an outdoor instrument, it is heard within Sabha kacheries also.
Cultural history says eminent Nagaswara Vidwans once ruled the Karnatic music field. Pallanivelu and Prabhavathi Pallanivelu, the husband and wife duo who presented the Nagaswara recital, are reputed for their chaste classical music.
Familiar invocatory piece "Vathapi" gave the duo a flying start and the swara enhanced the good feeling. "Ramanannu Brovara" is not a rare kruthi. But it is not being performed frequently these days. Thus it was welcomed by the connoisseurs.
The alap of Hindustani Kaapi at once acquired a special delight. A classic krithi "Srivalli Deva" brought again a graceful impact.
Because of their good vocal knowledge, the lyrical feel of the words was deeply felt by music lovers. It was melodious and left a pleasing impact.
R Rajkumar and B R Venkatesh gave a spirited support throughout the concert.
Sankranthi music festival
An eight-day Sankranthi Music Festival under the aegis of the Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira, was inaugurated last week.
Prof Nagamani Srinath who gave a vocal concert here on Saturday, is a senior vocalist and an able teacher.
The composition "Thulaseedala" has always been known for its ragabhava. The divine kruthi "Ninuvinaga mari" was sung, highlighting emotional overtones.
The swara Prasthara was complementary to the ragabhava, though not a wholesome one.
The platform is not new to Uma Kumar, the co-singer. But with some more training and experience, she will be able to avoid slips here and there. "Vanchatolu" attracts by its well knit chitte swara also.
"Manamuto" was enlivening with the alapana, nerval and swara. Charulatha Ramanujam, Palladam Ravi and Sukanya Ramgopal gave good support on violin, mridanga and ghata respectively.