Prof. Parassala B Ponnammal - Concert - DD National Program

tharunthilak · Post by **tharunthilak** » 17 Sep 2009, 17:31

It was really worth-listening the carnatic vocal recital of the veteran singer from Kerala Prof. Parassala B Ponnammal in Doordarsan National Program of Music (telecasted on 12 September 2009). It was such a mastery performance, though was of 30 minutes duration. She seems to be a real wonder singing like this at this old age. Heard lot about her and about her concerts in Chennai. Probably she would be the senior-most carnatic musician in India now. I would think that she needs to be considered in the level of MS, DKP, and MLV. In the DD concert, Smt. Bhama Krishnan provided vocal support. Avaneeswaram S R Vinu was on violin, Erickavu N Sunil was on Mridangam, and Trikkakkara Y N Santharam was on Ganchira. All accompaniments were very good. Special mention need to be made about Mridangam, which was too good.

Long life to you Prof. Ponnammal ! ! !

s_hari · Post by **s_hari** » 17 Sep 2009, 18:09

I did hear about this concert was broadcast. What did she sing?

Waiting for repeat broadcast.

-hari

rajeevsid · Post by **rajeevsid** » 17 Sep 2009, 20:05

me too...

s_hari · Post by **s_hari** » 17 Sep 2009, 20:09

I figured out through reliable sources that Smt Ponnamaal sang gajananayutam in chakravaham and gyanam osagarada in purvikalyani. The second part of recording will be aired later.

-hari

tharunthilak · Post by **tharunthilak** » 18 Sep 2009, 07:30

s_hari - You are correct. She could sing only 2 pieces since the duration was just 30 minutes. The items were:

1. Gajaananayugam - Chakravakom - Adi
2. Jnaanamo Sagaraada - Poorvikalyaani - Roopakam (there was a 3-4 minutes "thani avarthanam" for this)

Will there be a second part for this ? Or are you refering the repeat of this ?

s_hari · Post by **s_hari** » 18 Sep 2009, 07:56

Yes, there is going to be a 2nd part, not sure about repeat. The DD recorded for 1 hour, and broadcast in 2 parts. Let's wait for 2nd part

-hari

tharunthilak · Post by **tharunthilak** » 18 Sep 2009, 08:01

Hi Hari - Please do post the timing of the second part, if you come to know it in advance.

Also, i checked this concert in youtube, but could not find it.

-Tharun

ambika.sundaram · Post by **ambika.sundaram** » 18 Sep 2009, 12:27

I have seen this program ..... was really a mastery performance ...... i think she is singing in Sruthi D or D Sharp ....... not only like performance, she also looked like DKP while in stage .... would have been good if the concert was of one hour duration ..... have also specially noted the Mridamgam which was very nice ..... Is he too from Kerala ? Not seen in many stages ...... Violin artist, I have seen in some stages in Chennai ....

tharunthilak · Post by **tharunthilak** » 18 Sep 2009, 17:40

Yes Ambika. Erickavu Sunil is from Kerala only. He is a desciple of Maestro Mavelikara Velukutty Nair. I have seen a few of his performances in youtube. But, as u said, not seen in sabhas and other stages.

ambika.sundaram · Post by **ambika.sundaram** » 18 Sep 2009, 17:45

Thanks tharunthilak for the info.

T.V.GOPALAKRISHNAN · Post by **T.V.GOPALAKRISHNAN** » 18 Sep 2009, 18:19

I could understand it was broadcast by Podhigai TV as National Programme on 12-09-2009 but would like to know at what time? So far as Podhigai TV is concerned we could catch it next time as very often they repeat. If anyone knows about the broadcast of the 2nd part, please mail to my personal id in advance.
Thanks,
TVG.

aravindjp · Post by **aravindjp** » 19 Sep 2009, 10:48

The program was really nice . Its really amazing to see her performing at this age. Accompanying artists were also too good

tharunthilak · Post by **tharunthilak** » 20 Sep 2009, 09:03

TVG - It was broadcasted on DD National at 830AM on 12th Sept 2009. No idea about second part.

Heard that the first part of concert was telecasted again today on DD Bharti.

kishore.rajan · Post by **kishore.rajan** » 29 Sep 2009, 13:35

I heard that Ponnammal teacher's national program concert in Doordarshan would be re-telecased by Doordarsan on 1st October, 2009 at 7AM on Doordarshan's local channel (DD Malayalam).

ambika.sundaram · Post by **ambika.sundaram** » 29 Sep 2009, 13:44

kishore.rajan - Any idea whether DD Malayalam is receivable in Chennai ? I would love to listen to her once again, though I had seen the initial telecast.

kishore.rajan · Post by **kishore.rajan** » 29 Sep 2009, 21:54

@ambika.sundaram - I think DD malayalam would be available in Chennai. However am not sure about that. Probably you may need to check with your cable service provider.

tharunthilak · Post by **tharunthilak** » 30 Sep 2009, 10:25

kishore.rajan - Will this be second part of the concert as s_hari said?
Or is this the repeat of the first part ?

kishore.rajan · Post by **kishore.rajan** » 30 Sep 2009, 10:35

@tharun - This would be the repeat of the first part and is telecased through DD Malayalam.
The second part, as hari said, would be probably be telecasted through DD National itself, may be some time later.

tharunthilak · Post by **tharunthilak** » 30 Sep 2009, 10:43

Thanks kishore.

T.V.GOPALAKRISHNAN · Post by **T.V.GOPALAKRISHNAN** » 01 Oct 2009, 09:42

Just now I have uploaded the above programme audio to my folder vide s.no.1296: http://www.sangeethamshare.org/tvg/. Those who are interested can download it from my folder.

Regards,

TVG.

ambika.sundaram · Post by **ambika.sundaram** » 01 Oct 2009, 13:08

I could listen to the concert in DD Keralam today. Adorable Amma ! I could enjoy with double sweetness this time.
Also, again I should say, mridangam was simply superb.

TVG - Thanks a lot for uploading the audo. Would be great if someone can post the videos too in youtube.

s_hari · Post by **s_hari** » 01 Oct 2009, 13:17

Myself and TVG have recorded videos. When time permit, will split the video and upload in youtube.

-hari

s_hari · Post by **s_hari** » 01 Oct 2009, 19:22

Gajananayutam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w89uo3HmXA8

Purvikalyani alapana - uploaded by Avaneeswaram S R Vinu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc2yHZnEk8A

-hari

kishore.rajan · Post by **kishore.rajan** » 01 Oct 2009, 23:45

Many thanks Hari. GajAnanayutam was really nice. Shez singing so melodiously at this age keeping excellent grip on tAla and kAlapramAna. Also I liked mridangam very much. Violin is also beautiful.

If you could upload GyanamosagarAda too, would be great.

devi · Post by **devi** » 02 Oct 2009, 02:02

Beautiful! Thank you Hari for the links.

tharunthilak · Post by **tharunthilak** » 04 Oct 2009, 12:08

Thanks Hari & TVG. Really beautiful.

kishore.rajan · Post by **kishore.rajan** » 16 Oct 2009, 10:02

More clippings from Ponnammal teacher's concert.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni5UB4cYlKs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ4nn1ylvHo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w89uo3HmXA8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc2yHZnEk8A

annapoorne · Post by **annapoorne** » 17 Oct 2009, 09:18

Parassala Ponnammal gets Chembai award
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Guruvayur (Kerala): Eminent Carnatic vocalist Parassala Ponnammal has been selected for this year's Chembai memorial musical award of the Guruvayur Sree Krishna temple.

The award carries Rs 50,001, plaque and citation. Ponnammal was chosen for the award for her outstanding contribution to South Indian classical music, temple administration Chairman Thottathil Raveendran announced here.

The award was instituted in memory of music legend the late Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar. Eminent 'Krishnattam' performer K Sukumaran was chosen for the 'Manavedan' puraskaram and 'chutti' (make-up) artist K Chandrasekharan for Vasudeva Nedungadi award, both instituted by the temple.

Article 4 of 20 in Kerala

rajeshnat · Post by **rajeshnat** » 17 Oct 2009, 11:44

Congratulations smt farceilla

ponnammAl

rshankar · Post by **rshankar** » 17 Oct 2009, 20:04

Congratulations to Smt. Ponnammal.

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 17 Oct 2009, 21:05

Congratulations to the vidUshi. Doubled in honor--from the GuruvAyur temple in the name of another great vocalist!

gowri narayanan · Post by **gowri narayanan** » 17 Oct 2009, 21:56

has the second part telecast over yet?any idea,anyone?

s_hari · Post by **s_hari** » 18 Oct 2009, 10:42

annapoorne wrote:Parassala Ponnammal gets Chembai award
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Annapoorne - Thanks a lot for sharing this information with all of us.

The award function is on Nov 13th, 6pm in Guruvayur, followed by a concert by vidhushi

-hari

ignoramus · Post by **ignoramus** » 19 Oct 2009, 18:34

Had the great fortune of meeting and speaking to the grand dame for a few minutes today. She was sitting in front of her house in Valiyasalai, serene and spent some time questioning my kid on whether he was learning music. She mentioned the Chembai award and subsequent concert to us. It was a brief yet unforgettable meeting. She mentioned that she was visiting Chennai for a MA concert soon and one more. She also mentioned singing at Hubli recently and was smiling when she recalled Smt Gangubai Hangal listening to the concert and appreciating.

indu1984 · Post by **indu1984** » 03 Nov 2009, 21:42

tharunthilak · Post by **tharunthilak** » 04 Nov 2009, 09:53

@gowri narayan - I don't think the second part is telecasted. Shall post it here, if I come to know it in advance.

@indu1984 - Thanks for the snap.

suneeth.krishnan · Post by **suneeth.krishnan** » 12 Jan 2010, 09:57

Vidushi Parassala B. Ponnammal has been selected for the prestigious "Swathi Puraskar" this year. The award, comprising Rs.1 lakh, a citation and a medal instituted by the government, is to honour her lifetime contributions.

tharunthilak · Post by **tharunthilak** » 22 Jan 2010, 10:09

Thanks @suneeth.krishnan for the info. Any idea when is the award ceremony ?

Radhakrishnan · Post by **Radhakrishnan** » 22 Jan 2010, 10:33

tharunthilak wrote:Thanks @suneeth.krishnan for the info. Any idea when is the award ceremony ?

http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/22/stories ... 480200.htm

pattamaa · Post by **pattamaa** » 22 Jan 2010, 12:39

I have provided a write up in another thread, pl discuss on award and concert there..

http://rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php? ... an-10.html