Prof VVSubramanian and VVS Murari - Chn Fine Arts- 31.12.12

[Rajani]

Accompanied by Sri TVG (Mridangam) and Tirupunitura Radhakrishnan (Ghatam)

A lovely, soulful concert with so many delicate touches by Sri VVS that made for exquisite music.
Song list :
1. Varnam - Keeravani - Ata ( Own composition)
2. Pranamanyaham - Gaula-Adi (S)
3. ?
4. Vachamagocharame - Kaikavasi - Adi (R)
5. Ranganayakam - Nayaki-Adi (R)
6.Teliyaleru Rama - Dhenuka -Adi (R,S, Tani)
7. Guruleka - Gaurimanohari - Jhampa (S)
8. Kesava Narayana - Behag-Adi ( Own composition. Raghav Krishna, son of VV Raviwas called on stage to sing along to make lyrics clear)
9. Hari bin Saawan - Madhuvanti-Adi
10. English notes (tribute to MMI)
11. Karunai Deivame Karpagame -Sindhu Bhairavi-Adi

The 2 grand old men enjoyed playing together and Sri VVSspoke a few words on many things, after every other song. Murari's support was exemplary - solid, beautiful and understated.

Although the hall was full to begin with, the Mylapore crowds walked in and out as they pleased, as usual.

[rajeshnat]

thank u , i was thinking between this and abhishek, had to pass this . Never knew that VVS also composes

[mahavishnu]

Yes, he has composed a few varNams and other pieces too.
I recently heard one in Varamu/hindOLakAmini when he played in Toronto. Lji would know more for sure.