Naada Inbam presented Smt. Vasumathi Desikan, a disciple of Vidwan A Sundaresan at 4 pm on New Year’s Day.
The Krithis sung:-
1. Paavani Bahudari- Adi- Varnam by Sri A.Sundharesan
2. Ganarajena Rakshitoham(S) Arabhi -Misra Chapu -MDikshatar
3.Naradamuni (R,N,S) Pantuvarali-Adi(tisranadai) - Thyagaraja
Neraval at Narayana Namamulanu
4.Sukhavazvadandu Kokilapriya-Rupakam-Koteeswara Iyer
5.Anandeswarena(R) Anandabhairavi-Misra Chapu -M.Dikshatar
6.Srikantha(S) Bhavapriya-Adi-Thyagaraja
7.Marimari vatsuna-(R,N,S) Kambodhi-Adi-Mysore Vasudevachar
Neraval at Ramuni Mahima
8.Saki prana Senchuruti-Adi-Dharmapuri Subburama Iyer
9. Vandupol Suddhadanyasi-Chanda tala- Thiruppugazh
Intelligent planning and good selection of krithis .
With a good grip on the laya and a firm vibrant voice, she presented an engaging concert.
The selection of weighty krithi Anandeswarena and Mari Mari Vatsuna was particularly heartening.
The raga elaborations of Ananda Bhairavi and Kambodhi showed commendable good sense and manodharma
The swaraprastharas in the madhyama kala were brisk, in good proportion in the grand cutcheri pantha.
Good support from Keshav Raghavan (son of Haripriya a disciple of A Sundaresan) and understanding accompaniment from Kumbakonam Swaminathan..
A potential Front Runner.