Evocative vocal
Sri Rama Lalithakala Mandira presented a vocal concert on Saturday evening, by G Ravi Kiran.
Ravi Kiran, after good foundation from senior artistes is continuing his training now with T M Krishna, the popular vocalist. Bhairavi, the majestic raga, was planned as a major item of the concert. Bhairavi, is a dignified rakti raga, in which all the three of trinities have composed compositions. It is a favourite raga of both musicians and connoisseurs and chosen for elaboration frequently.
The alap of Bhairavi was yet another instance of vocalist's mood and talent. The choice of "Jananee Mamavameye", brought out the entreating mood of both the raga and the lyrics. In this beautifully worded composition, Swathi Tirunal says - "Oh Devi! Inspire me by residing on my tongue, always." Lively swara kalpana added further validity to Ravi Kiran's musical acumen. Dikshitar's "Sadachaleswaram Bhavayeham" in Bhupala was also proof of his good repertoire.
The alap of Kuntalavarali came as a whiff of fresh air. Though conservatives and old timers expect only Ghana ragas (Kalyani, Shankarabharana, Bhairavi, Todi, etc) for Pallavi, talented young artistes these days also try other ragas for Pallavi. Kuntalavarali is a 'Vakra audava raga'.
It is a rakti raga and pleasing raga too. It was popularized through the compositions of Tyagaraja and Swati Tirunal's 'Bhogindra Shayinam' is also a well known krithi in this raga. The Tisra Triputa Pallavi (Manini Manohara Marajanaka Shubhacharitha) was followed by a brief ragamalika swara in Varali, Shahana and Gowla. It was a pleasant thing that he chose a Jawadi also. "Vagaladi Bodhana" was evocative and an infrequent Devaranama "Aparadhi Nanalla" was also rendered with good feeling. Nalina Mohan on violin, Mela Kaveri Balaji on mridanga and Guru Prasanna on Khanjari - gave competent support on their respective instruments.
Requires experience
Kamala Murthy, who gave a vocal concert under the auspices of the Rajamahal Vilas Sangeeth Sabha last week, is a disciple of R A Ramamani, of Karnatak College of Percussion. A post graduate in Computer Science, Kamala Murthy has passed proficiency examination in music and is one of the many talented young musicians waiting in the wings for public accolade of her own, though she has figured in some music programmes.
When the concert reached its peak, Kamala Murthy crowned the concert with a detailed alapana of Kalyani. It was followed by an excellent Keerthane of Saint Tyagaraja. In the "Yethavunara Nilakada Neeku" Tyagaraja has praised 'Bhagawad swarupa' and philosophy. Kamala seemed a little hesitant as she began with the swara prasthara and fell short of expectation. But Kharaharapriya was better and she gradually sang with confidence.
The well known composition "Rama Nee Samana" was rendered with customary abandon. Other compositions Parwathi Kumaram, Ramanama Janma Rakshaka Mantra, Panchashakthi Swarupini - were pleasing without over doing anything.
A ugabhoga (Jagava Suthihadella Ninna Maaye) was followed by an old Devaranama "Na Ninna Dhyanadoliralu". The concert gave glimpses of her good training and with more concert experience, she can climb the ladder of success.
Another three young instrumentalists - C S Usha on violin, H S Narasimha Prasad on mrudanga and R Sathyakumar on Ghata - suited the need of the occasion.
Sri Rama Lalithakala Mandira presented a vocal concert on Saturday evening, by G Ravi Kiran.
Ravi Kiran, after good foundation from senior artistes is continuing his training now with T M Krishna, the popular vocalist. Bhairavi, the majestic raga, was planned as a major item of the concert. Bhairavi, is a dignified rakti raga, in which all the three of trinities have composed compositions. It is a favourite raga of both musicians and connoisseurs and chosen for elaboration frequently.
The alap of Bhairavi was yet another instance of vocalist's mood and talent. The choice of "Jananee Mamavameye", brought out the entreating mood of both the raga and the lyrics. In this beautifully worded composition, Swathi Tirunal says - "Oh Devi! Inspire me by residing on my tongue, always." Lively swara kalpana added further validity to Ravi Kiran's musical acumen. Dikshitar's "Sadachaleswaram Bhavayeham" in Bhupala was also proof of his good repertoire.
The alap of Kuntalavarali came as a whiff of fresh air. Though conservatives and old timers expect only Ghana ragas (Kalyani, Shankarabharana, Bhairavi, Todi, etc) for Pallavi, talented young artistes these days also try other ragas for Pallavi. Kuntalavarali is a 'Vakra audava raga'.
It is a rakti raga and pleasing raga too. It was popularized through the compositions of Tyagaraja and Swati Tirunal's 'Bhogindra Shayinam' is also a well known krithi in this raga. The Tisra Triputa Pallavi (Manini Manohara Marajanaka Shubhacharitha) was followed by a brief ragamalika swara in Varali, Shahana and Gowla. It was a pleasant thing that he chose a Jawadi also. "Vagaladi Bodhana" was evocative and an infrequent Devaranama "Aparadhi Nanalla" was also rendered with good feeling. Nalina Mohan on violin, Mela Kaveri Balaji on mridanga and Guru Prasanna on Khanjari - gave competent support on their respective instruments.
Requires experience
Kamala Murthy, who gave a vocal concert under the auspices of the Rajamahal Vilas Sangeeth Sabha last week, is a disciple of R A Ramamani, of Karnatak College of Percussion. A post graduate in Computer Science, Kamala Murthy has passed proficiency examination in music and is one of the many talented young musicians waiting in the wings for public accolade of her own, though she has figured in some music programmes.
When the concert reached its peak, Kamala Murthy crowned the concert with a detailed alapana of Kalyani. It was followed by an excellent Keerthane of Saint Tyagaraja. In the "Yethavunara Nilakada Neeku" Tyagaraja has praised 'Bhagawad swarupa' and philosophy. Kamala seemed a little hesitant as she began with the swara prasthara and fell short of expectation. But Kharaharapriya was better and she gradually sang with confidence.
The well known composition "Rama Nee Samana" was rendered with customary abandon. Other compositions Parwathi Kumaram, Ramanama Janma Rakshaka Mantra, Panchashakthi Swarupini - were pleasing without over doing anything.
A ugabhoga (Jagava Suthihadella Ninna Maaye) was followed by an old Devaranama "Na Ninna Dhyanadoliralu". The concert gave glimpses of her good training and with more concert experience, she can climb the ladder of success.
Another three young instrumentalists - C S Usha on violin, H S Narasimha Prasad on mrudanga and R Sathyakumar on Ghata - suited the need of the occasion.