Nadasurabhi Annual Festival 2016 

Photos and Brief Reviews of the seven concert series:

1.11.2016 6 PM

2.11.2016 6 PM

3.11.2016 6 PM

4.11.2016 6 PM

5.11.2016 6 PM

6.11.16 10 AM

6.11.16 6 PM

The 23^rd Annual music festival of Nadasurabhi, Koramangala, took off with a fine start on Tuesday, 1^st November 2016.  After the formal inauguration and release of the souvenir, the inaugural concert was a violin duet by Vidwan Lalgudi GJR Krishnan and Vidushi Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi.  Starting with a fine varnam in ‘Amruthavarshiuni’, composed by their illustrious father Late Lalgudi G. Jayaraman, they continued with a number of popular and familiar numbers.  They included many Thyagaraja’s compositions and a few kannada songs. As torch bearers of Lalgudi style, they did not deviate from the traditional way in their presentation.  ‘Prakkalanilabadi’ in Karaharapriya was the main piece of the day.  There was a Ragam Thanam Pallavi in Shanmukhapriya which was classic.  Their music was melodious, pleasing and flawless.

On the second day, 2/11/2016 a young artist Vidwan Ramakrishnan Murthy enthralled the audience with a most vibrant vocal concert.  His rendition was mature, the selection of songs were brilliant and his virtuosity was commendable.  The main item of the day was ‘Gajanana’ in Thodi which is a rare composition of a lesser known composer of the past. He is a hard working, dedicated artist with a great future ahead of him.

The third day featured,  Kumari Amrutha Venkatesh ’s vocal concert.  This young lady from Bangalore is a promising, rising star.  She is gifted with a golden voice.  She sang like any seasoned artist with high confidence and thoroughness throughout.  She started with a rare ‘Pada varna’ of Swathi Tirunal in ‘Thodi’.  Her ‘O Ranga shayee’ in ‘Kambodhi’ was grand with all embellishments.  Ragam Thanam Pallavi in ‘Shubhapantuvarali’ was remarkable.

 Friday, 4^th November was the fourth day of the festival, where the veterans, Malladi Brothers – Vidwans Sriram Prasad and Ravi Kumar took the stage for a vocal concert.  They are known for their traditional style. They made the concert interesting  

with a variety in their choice of songs.  They presented major songs in ragas like ‘Asaveri’ and ‘Gamakakriya’ with all grandeur.  The high light of the day was a Ragam Thanam Pallavi in raga ‘Valaji’.  With a few kannada songs they added charm to the concert.  On all days the accompanying artists were highly qualified and provided excellent support there by raising the standard of the concerts. 

 The last 3 concerts of the 23^rd Annual music festival of Nadasurabhi received an over whelming response by the music lovers.  On Saturday, 5^th November, it was vocal concert by Sangita kalanidhi Vidwan Sanjay Subrahmanyan.  As the artist was brimming with confidence on the stage the hall was full to the brim even before the scheduled time of the concert!   He started with a rare varnam in raga ‘Ahiri’ in a comfortable speed. Raga alapana of Bilahari and the song that followed, ‘Inthakannanadamemi’ had special sancharas and sangathis with beautiful birgas and Kalyani was exceptionally good. Purandaradasa’s song ‘Kallusakkare kolliro’ was highly expressive. ‘Kadaikann nokki…’ a tamil song in ‘Thodi’ with a brilliant neraval at ‘mayilapuri…’ was well received by the rasikas. The main piece was ‘Dharini telusukonti’ in ‘Sudha saveri’ .Neraval at ‘rajitha mani gana bhusini’ and the swara that followed was outstanding.  Ragam tanam pallavi in raga ‘Shan mukhapriya’ was a sumptuous treat.  A few songs in kannada and tamil and a popular javali in Behag were presented in the end.  He had an excellent team of accompanying artists who rose to the occasion.

On Sunday morning,(6^th November), the ‘Sangeetha Surabhi’ title was conferred on senior musician Sangita Kalanidhi, Padmabhushan Dr. T.V. Gopalakrishnan. His vocal concert followed the felicitation program.  This octogenarian artist made us spell bound by his neat presentation of ragas like ‘Hindolam’,, ‘Hamsanandi’ and ‘Sankarabharanam’ in great style. A few popular Thyagaraja kritis and Purandaradasa kritis were the high lights.  With two of his disciples giving vocal support and a senior team of accompanying artists the concert was of a good standard.

On the evening of 6^th, Vidwan Abhishek Raghuram stole the show during his vocal concert. His speedy varnam, briga laden raga alapanas and tricky sangathis and swaras incorporated into the kritis, made everyone jump with joy. A vivadi raga,’Chalanata’ was sung very well and the only popular song ‘Edayya gathi’ of Koteeshwara Iyer  was presented on request. The tri-raga RTP in ‘Anandabhairavi-Sama - Shanmukapriya’ was the main item presented with all virtuosity.  With a Kannada devaranama in ‘Behag’ and a Malayalam padam in ‘Surutti’ he ended the concert. The accompanying artists gave adequate support.

Though the hall was overflowing for the weekend concerts, even week day concerts  recorded very good attendance.  With lot of appreciation from the artists and audience alike, yet another successful music festival was cherished by the organisers.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Nadasurabhi is pleased to announce its Annual Music Festival programme for 2016. The grand event is from the 1st to 6th November 2016. As in the past few years, it will be held in the College of Nursing Auditorium at the St.John's Medical College Campus opposite Koramangala BDA Complex.

This event as well as all programmes during the year are offered free of charge to all music lovers. These are being financed primarily by voluntary donations from individuals and organisations. We solicit your financial support once a year prior to the Annual Festival. Please find below an Appeal for donations. You may transfer your donations by NEFT with intimation regarding details of the donor to nadasurabhi at gmail.com. Alternatively you can copy the form below, print out and send along with your cheque to our office address . This will help us to issue the receipts to the donors. All donations to Nadasurabhi enjoy exemption under 80G of I.T.Act. Kindly donate generously and help us to continue with the cultural service in the years to come.

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