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askn · Post by **askn** » 14 Nov 2012, 19:13

Tanjavur S Kalyanaraman sings Ninne Nammi Naanu Sadaa, Syama Sastri's masterpiece in Raga Todi
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askn · Post by **askn** » 14 Nov 2012, 19:15

Mysore V Ramarathnam was a vocalist, musicologist , composer, and a renowned teacher. This is a tribute to Mysore V Ramarathnam, and includes his songs and excerpts from an interview with his where he talks about various aspects of music, including his gurukulavasa with T Chowdiah and his views on composing.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 15 Nov 2012, 18:51

Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar - Musician, composer, charismatic exponent of Harikatha, and a seasoned punster ! The range of his compositions includes many different types of Varnams, as well as Kritis and Tillanas. Muthiah Bhagavatar was Asthana Vidwan of the Travancore and Mysore courts.
A showcase of his compostions
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askn · Post by **askn** » 15 Nov 2012, 18:58

K V Narayanaswamy was a disciple of Ariyakudi Ramauja Iyengar, He was also influenced by the styles of Musiri Subramania Iyer and the Veena Dhanammal family. These influences gave a soft, soothing touch to his music and enhanced the bhava or emotional element. This programme, in connection with KVN's birth anniversary on November 15, also has his disciple Hemmige Srivatsan, speaking about KVN.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 16 Nov 2012, 18:52

V Sanjeev plays a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Kaanada. The pallavi is set to Khanda Jati Triputa tala.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 16 Nov 2012, 18:54

Raga Dhanyasi has a charming feel, and has a mix of the folk and classical essence. The Dhanyasi of today has an almost elitist status because of the weighty gamakas that characterize the raga, many of which are unique to Dhanyasi. This programme presents information on and songs in Raga Dhanyasi and includes a rare varnam.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 17 Nov 2012, 18:52

The Malladi Brothers, Sreeram Prasad and Ravikumar, follow the Pinakapani baani. Sreeram Prasad and Ravikumar, students of Nedunuri Krishnamurthy, follow a concert paddhati that gives equal importance to compositional and improvisational aspects of music. They have a large repertoire of compositions of a range of composers, and keep adding to it, continually introducing new songs in their concerts. A concert in two parts
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askn · Post by **askn** » 18 Nov 2012, 19:42

Kalpana Swaras bring colour and energy to the rendition. This is a selection of kritis being sung with swara elaborations in the ragas Nata, Shankarabharanam, Kamavardhini & Shuddha Saveri.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 18 Nov 2012, 19:47

Programme on the life and musical work of Narayana Teertha. Narayana Teertha was a sanyasi who followed both Bhakti and Nadopasana, as worship. He is an integral part of the Bhajana Sampradaya in India. The compositions are from the 'Sri Krishna Leela Tarangini', a dance drama, which is based on the life of Lord Krishna, from His birth to His marriage with Rukmini
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askn · Post by **askn** » 19 Nov 2012, 18:21

A selection of a few evergreen classical compositions. Includes Vaathapi , Brochevaarevare, Janani Ninnu Vina and more rendered by Carnatica Brothers, Sethalapathi Balasubramanian and others
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askn · Post by **askn** » 19 Nov 2012, 18:23

Tyagaraja is perhaps unique in having this rich shishya parampara. Over time, musicians and composers have belonged to one or more of these branches of Tyagaraja's lineage of disciples. First part of a 3-part series that takes a look at some of the prominent shishyas in the Tyagaraja shishya parampara, who have become composers of merit.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 20 Nov 2012, 18:36

Out of the 1,000-odd compositions of the Trinity, there are only 28 ragas that have been used by all three of them. This is the fourth part of a series that runs through the 28 ragas that the three contemporary composers have in common with one another. This programme presents compositions in three of the ragas - Madhyamavati, Varali and Kedaragaula.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 20 Nov 2012, 18:45

Muthuswami Dikshitar's compositions are often microcosms of the ragas in which they are composed, and they give well-defined and pretty comprehensive pictures of the ragas. Many of his compositions are in rare ragas; many of his compositions in even common and well known ragas also remain rarely performed. This programme features rare compositions of Muthuswami Dikshitar.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 21 Nov 2012, 18:00

Manasi Prasad sings Poochi Srinivasa Iyengar’s popular classic, Parama Paavana Rama in Raga Purvikalyani
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askn · Post by **askn** » 21 Nov 2012, 18:02

V R Dileep Kumar is one of the most exciting young musicians from Kerala. His renditions of the classical ragas is strictly by book and is adept at detailed expositions of ragas such as Andolika, Behag and Brindava Saranga. He is a student of senior musician Mangad Natesan, a student of Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer. An unassuming person, Dileep Kumar lets his music speak for him, and quite eloquently at that.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 22 Nov 2012, 18:35

Tyagaraja is perhaps unique in having this rich shishya parampara. Over time, musicians and composers have belonged to one or more of these branches of Tyagaraja's lineage of disciples. Second part of a 3-part series that takes a look at some of the prominent shishyas in the Tyagaraja shishya parampara, who have become composers of merit.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 22 Nov 2012, 18:43

Kamavardhani, or Pantuvarali, as it is popularly called, is the 51st melakarta raga. The raga is capable of conveying very deep and poignant feelings. The programme features different types of compositions in the raga and information about the etymology of the raga name.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 23 Nov 2012, 18:00

The trinity of Carnatic music are the three composers - Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri. They heralded a new era in Carnatic music through their outstanding compositions. This programme has a selection of kritis of these three composers.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 23 Nov 2012, 18:03

Sikkil Mala Chandrasekhar plays a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Kapi and Chatusra Jati Triputa tala.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 24 Nov 2012, 19:17

Lalgudi Jayaraman has, for the last few decades, been one of the most highly respected and decorated violinists in Carnatic music. Lalgudi Jayaraman and GJR Krishnan play as a duo, with Trichy Sankaran's mridangam providing accompaniment that enhances the overall musical experience.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 25 Nov 2012, 18:43

Alapana is an occasional theme where all the songs have a full-fledged alapana preceding them. This edition has alapanas in ragas Begada, Mandari and Bhairavi
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askn · Post by **askn** » 25 Nov 2012, 18:48

Tiruvarur Bhaktavatsalam is one of the senior mridangists of the day. He was one of the many artistes who were groomed by M L Vasanthakumari. Over the last two decades and more, Bhaktavatsalam has cemented his position as a versatile and exuberant mridangist. This programme is in connection with his birthday on November 25.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 26 Nov 2012, 18:43

Presenting Carnatic music played on instruments, and includes renditions on the violin, veena and gottuvadyam by Lalgudi Jayaraman, Kalpakam Swaminathan, Gottuvadyam Narayana Iyengar and others
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askn · Post by **askn** » 26 Nov 2012, 18:48

Mysore Vasudevacharya came in the direct line of Tyagaraja's disciples in the Manambuchavadi branch. Vasudevacharya's compositions reflect his deep understanding of both music and lyrics, and they combine both scholarship and the ability to immediately appeal to listeners. This programme presents a few of Vasudevacharya's relatively rare compositions.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Nov 2012, 18:49

The music of the violinist T Rukmini, in connection with her birthday on Nov 27.
Rukmini had her preliminary lessons from R R Kesavamurti and advanced training under Lalgudi Jayaraman. An accomplished soloist and a distinguished accompanist, she made her debut at the age of 16, when she accompanied the late flute maestro T R Mahalingam at Bangalore. She has also gives vocal concerts occasionally, having trained under the doyen Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Nov 2012, 19:01

S Shankar is a popular and senior vocalist from Karnataka. With a concert career of over four decades, S Shankar is known for his traditional and robust music. His raga alapanas and shloka renditions are much appreciated. An hour of his music in connection with his birthday on Nov 27
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askn · Post by **askn** » 28 Nov 2012, 18:18

Tyagaraja is perhaps unique in having this rich shishya parampara. Over time, musicians and composers have belonged to one or more of these branches of Tyagaraja's lineage of disciples. Concluding part of the 3-part series that takes a look at some of the prominent shishyas in the Tyagaraja shishya parampara, who have become composers of merit.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 28 Nov 2012, 18:22

The Carnatica Brothers, Shashikiran and Chitraveena Ganesh sing Tygaraja's composition Kaligiyunte Gadaa in Raga Keeravani
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askn · Post by **askn** » 29 Nov 2012, 18:56

Abheri is a raga with an attractive sound. Abheri is catchy and its audava-sampoorna structure provides a good scope for improvisation. The appeal of this raga is borne out by the famous Tyagaraja kriti 'Nagumomu Ganaleni' and also by numerous film songs, such as the A R Rahman hit 'Kannodu Kaanbadhellaam' from the movie, Jeans. Programme presents various facets of raga Abheri and some of your favourite songs
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askn · Post by **askn** » 29 Nov 2012, 19:01

With seven decades of musical experience behind her, Parassala Ponnammal is reckoned as one of the best musicians of Kerala. Her music, pure and pristine, continues to enthral listeners. The quality of her music has captured audience imagination and brought her laurels and awards. This programme, in connection with Parassala Ponnammal's 88th birthday, presents an hour of her music.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 30 Nov 2012, 18:51

G N Balasubramaniam, who was renowned for his renditions of Raga Todi and also for the meticulous and structured manner of elaboration of the raga, sings a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Todi. The pallavi is set in Chatushra Jati Triputa tala, 4 kalai.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 30 Nov 2012, 18:54

Kanaka Dasa - A 16th century composer, saint, reformer and poet. His life story is very interesting, as is his output for the versatility of his work. This programme, in connection with Kanaka Dasa Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the composer on December 1, features information about and compositions of this composer, including the popular song ‘Baaro Krishnayya’.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 01 Dec 2012, 18:45

KVN’s music is sedate, deep, and quintessentially classical. He was known for his sensitivity and his refined aesthetics. This two part concert of Palghat K V Narayanaswamy comprises of Tyagaraja kritis.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 02 Dec 2012, 17:26

There are quite a few songs that have become undoubted evergreen classics. And, this has happened not just because the merit of the compositions, but also for the way artistes over the years have performed them.. Sometimes, it’s a rare song in a rare raga that becomes popular and end up being performed often. This programme presents a few such favourites.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 02 Dec 2012, 17:34

Arunachala Kavi, a pre-trinity composer, is known for his 'Rama Natakam' , which he composed at the age of sixty. This work is in the form of an opera, with kritis and connecting viruttams and darus. Some songs from the opera, such as 'Yaaro Ivar Yaaro' and 'Andha Rama Soundaryam', are very popular on the concert stage
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askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Dec 2012, 18:56

The Samashti Charanam is unique feature in a kriti where the Charanam also stands in for the Anupallavi. Muthuswami Dikshitar has composed a good number of kritis with Samashti Charanam. His kritis with Samashti Charanam also generally have a madhyama kaala passage at double the speed; a good number of them also have been provided chittaswaras, which adds another attractive angle to them. These features make these short-versed kritis pack quite a punch when performed.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Dec 2012, 18:59

V Sanjeev, a student of A Kanyakumari for over two decades, started his musical journey inspired by his mother's guru, Tanjore S Kalyanaraman. He is a talented musician whose tonal quality and bowing technique are very similar to that of Kanyakumari. In the last few years, he has made a name for himself as a promising talent both as accompanist and soloist. A hour of his music in connection with his birthday on December 3
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askn · Post by **askn** » 04 Dec 2012, 18:52

The fifth part of a series that runs through the 28 ragas that the three contemporary composers have in common with one another. This programme presents compositions in three of the ragas - Purvikalyani, Neelambari and Arabhi
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askn · Post by **askn** » 04 Dec 2012, 19:00

T V Gopalakrishnan can go by various descriptions - Carnatic vocalist, Hindustani musician, mridangist, violinist, voice culture expert, teacher, to name a few. His areas of musical interest activity have straddled classical music on one side and film and pop music on the other, and his associations with these genres have been diverse.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 05 Dec 2012, 18:21

Kalpana swaras, are beautiful expositions that bring the artiste’s proficiency to the fore. They also bring colour and energy to the rendition. This is a selection of kritis being sung with swara elaborations in the ragas Gaula, Purvikalyani, Charukesi, Mohana Kalyani & Amritavarshini.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 05 Dec 2012, 18:27

One Raga One Kriti – N Vijay Siva sings Tyagaraja's popular composition, Mohana Rama in Raga Mohanam
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askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Dec 2012, 18:21

Arabhi is one among the janya ragas of Shankarabharanam and is a raga with a bright feel. Tyagaraja’s masterpiece, “Saadinchane” is a tribute to the scope and effervescence of this raga. This programme includes some of your favourite compositions in the raga as well as information about the distinct usages of Arabhi vis-a-vis its close cousin Devagandhari.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Dec 2012, 18:28

Kadri Gopalnath pioneered the use of the saxophone in Carnatic music. With his modifications to the instrument to suit Carnatic music, and also his vibrant style of playing, Gopalnath has built up a large following for himself and for the saxophone. An hour of music by the saxophone maestro in connection with his birthday on December 6
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askn · Post by **askn** » 07 Dec 2012, 18:29

Tanjavur S Kalyanaraman sings a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Shanmukhapriya. The pallavi line, set in Adi tala, is Gaana Lola Karunaalavaala, which was made popular by G N Balasubramaniam.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 07 Dec 2012, 18:32

The Bombay Sisters, C Saroja & C Lalitha, have been performing as a duo since 1963. Students first of Musiri Subramania Iyer and later of T K Govinda Rao, they have a large repertoire of compositions from dozens of major and minor composers. This one-hour programme of the music of the Bombay Sisters is in connection with C Saroja's birthday on December 7.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 09 Dec 2012, 18:02

S Sowmya is one of the most accomplished musicians of her generation. Her felicity in singing even technically demanding phrases comes through with apparent effortlessness. Her training with S Ramanathan and T Muktha gives her music classical depth; she can also be adventurous in her renditions of rare ragas and kritis. This is a concert of Sowmya's in two parts.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 09 Dec 2012, 18:09

One hour of instrumental music, including a couple of rare compositions. Featuring renditions by Rama Varma, Mala Chandrashekar and a unique instrumental ensemble
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askn · Post by **askn** » 09 Dec 2012, 18:12

In memory of the inimitable and popular vocalist , Madurai Somu. Madurai Somasundaram, brought incredible energy and passion into every concert. His effortless essay of ragas and the wonderful manner in which engaged with his accompanists and with the audience made him the quintessential musician of the concert stage.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 10 Dec 2012, 18:54

An occasional theme where all the songs have a full-fledged alapana preceding them. This edition has alapanas in ragas Sahana, Begada, Dhanyasi and Madhyamavati.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 10 Dec 2012, 18:57

M S Subbulakshmi's music appealed to connoisseurs with its technical perfection, and her voice and emotional renditions touched the hearts of lay listeners. A tribute to the Queen of Song.
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