JOIN USAmazing command over saxophone
In the concluding phase of the Ramotsava, connoisseurs enjoyed music concerts in different Ramanavami pandals of the city.
Padmashri Dr Kadri Gopalnath gave a saxophone recital at the Sree Rama Seva Mandali (Chamarajpet) after receiving the S V Narayana Swamy Rao Memorial National Award.
He made an impressive start with a composition on Ganesha. It was followed by few pleasant compositions like ‘Raghuveera’. In instrumental concerts, the ‘Raghuvamsha’ is very common! Kadri presented the chitteswara in several ways. His clarity even in jet speed and command over the instrument, is amazing. The Nasikabhushani keerthana is another fine composition. “Mokshamugalada”, which Gopalnath chose for a detailed elaboration, is a meaningful and popular composition of Saint Tyagaraja.
He says in this kruthi “Is salvation attainable by anyone in this world who has not realised the self? From the ‘Omkaara’, the seven musical notes emerge.” Raga Saramati was attended to in greater detail, his felicity was distinct, his wide-ranging interpretative powers accenting the presentation.
The swara prasthara was skilfully negotiated, in his own style. Vittal Rammurthy on violin, Tiruchi Harikumar on mridanga, Rajendra Nakod on thabala and B Rajashekhar on morching - accompanied with aplomb.
Rich musical appeal
M S Sheela, who sang for the Vyalikaval Extension Association, in the Ramotsava serial, is a reputed vocalist of the state.
The high spot of her concert was Purvikalyani. It is a very popular and appealing raga, in which reputed composers of Carnatic music have composed. Touching upon the pivotal swaras, she evoked a rich music appeal.
Earlier, Sheela with her melodious voice sang - Nee Bhakthi Bhagyasudha (Jayamanohari), Rama Nee Pai (Kedara), Ambavani Nannu (Keervani) - all with brief swara.
While the ‘Intha Kanta’ was in slightly ‘Drutha kaala’ the ‘Ragarathna Malika’ was rendered with nerval. ‘Govardhana Gireesham’ was full of good ‘bhava’.
C N Tyagarajan, Prof V Krishna and Narayana Murthy supported on violin, mridanga and ghata, respectively.
Proof of good training
At the Sree Seshadripuram Rama Seva Samithi, young musician Aishwarya Raghunath gave a vocal concert on Tuesday.
She is a disciple of Seethalakshmi Venkateshan and Veghavahini Vijayaraghavan and is being guided by Sri P S Narayana Swamy. She was well supported by Nalina Mohan on violin, Anoor Ananthakrishna Sharma on mridanga and Sunad Anoor on khanjari.
After the varna, Aishwarya chose “Sakethanagaranatha”, a well-known composition of yesteryears. Nerval (Rajitha amarapala Ramachandra Bhupala) and swara were also evocative.
Again, swara for “Graha Balame” was brief, but well woven. ‘Mamava Pattabhi Rama’ with raga and ‘Anupama Gunambike’ with swara, also caught the attention and were nicely balanced presentation. Kaanada alapana, thana and pallavi - were proof of her good training. With some more training and stage experience, she can reach great heights.