Sivapriya Krishnan@ Asthika Samajam, Tiruvanmiyur 4th March

[jagan]

Smt. Sivapriya Krishnan gave a performance for Asthika Samajam , Tiruvanmiyur on 4th March.

I had heard her, nearly 8 months earlier at N S T S S Nanganallur and was impressed with her music. Ofcourse, one cannot but be, for her gurus were A S Panchapakesa Iyer, Balamani and now Smt. R. Vedavalli . whom Sri Narasimhan , in his speech, referred to as Gnana Saagaram.

The raga essays of Vachaspati (Ennadu Nee) and Karahapriya ( Nee Samanam Evaru) were in the well laid familiar path of traditional classicism. Neraval and Swaras were impressive.Her deep husky voice, in fine trim on that day , made a deep impact. The sallies in the upper octaves ,especially, were arresting.
It was not a surprise that, as a true disciple of Vedavalli, she sang Yaro Ivar Yaro in Saveri.

Rahul' s play made it very clear that he was a disciple of M. Chandrasekaran. He impressed with his sweet accompaniment. Bharadwaj provided lively support on the mridangam.

A satisfying concert of values.

[mridhangam]

Sir,

True. Mr.Jagan sir. I played for her about 1 or 1/2 years back in Raga Sudha and her concert was marked with erudition, strict adherence to values and pathantara Shuddha true to her lineage.

May this tribe grow and be encouraged.

J.balaji