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askn · Post by **askn** » 11 Dec 2012, 18:43

M Chandrasekharan's began playing the violin at the age of 11, after which he went on to accompany many great stalwarts in the field of Carnatic music. He is also considered an expert in the laya aspects, recognizing and adapting to intricate rhythmic patterns with ease and grace.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 11 Dec 2012, 18:52

Subramania Bharathi - Tamil poet, iconoclastic reformer and patriot. He has been an inspiration to many generations and his compositions sung with a special flair even today. On his birth anniversary (Dec 11), a selection of his songs with inputs from the composer’s great-grandson and well-known Carnatic musician, Rajkumar Bharathi.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 12 Dec 2012, 18:26

V R Dileep Kumar sings the Tyagaraja kriti, Kamalaaptakula Kalashaabdi Chandra in Raga Brindavana Saranga
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askn · Post by **askn** » 12 Dec 2012, 18:29

Tiruvavaduthurai N Rajarathnam Pillai, was arguably the most influential musician of the 20th century. He was a colourful, bohemian character, who dominated the Carnatic music world for half a century. His playing was marked with brilliance, be it racy renditions or slow explorations.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 13 Dec 2012, 18:34

In memory of K S Narayanaswamy . He was known for the Thanjavur style of veena playing. He was instrumental, along with Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, in editing and publishing the kritis of Swathi Thirunal. He was awarded the Sangeetha Kalanidhi in 1979.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 13 Dec 2012, 18:38

Rasikapriya - the last among the 72 melakartas. Rasikapriya is also among the vivaadi ragas of Carnatic music which brings an uncommon beauty due to its distinct personality. This programme includes information about the raga, including its constituent notes, and also songs in the raga
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askn · Post by **askn** » 14 Dec 2012, 18:30

Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer sings one of his typically brilliant RTPs. There are usually explosive moments in his detailed renditions, and this RTP too has them. With Lalgudi Jayaraman and Palghat Mani Iyer accompanying, the result is a musical moment to be cherished.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 14 Dec 2012, 18:35

Tribute to the first woman harikatha exponent C Saraswati Bai, in connection with her birth anniversary on Dec 15, includes her recordings and expert inputs on her by music historian Sriram V.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 16 Dec 2012, 18:50

S Balachander is reputed to have been fascinated by the veena, and ended up mastering the instrument by himself in a matter of two years. The result of this obsession with the veena was a playing style that had till then not been attempted on the veena. Though the essential characteristics of the veena remained, he made it produce gamakas and glides across almost one octave on a single pluck! Not just that, he also played entire phrases on a single pluck. “And the veena was never the same again” – not too many people would hear this statement and not think immediately of S Balachander.
A concert in two parts of Tyagaraja kritis by the veena maestro
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askn · Post by **askn** » 16 Dec 2012, 18:53

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 Ananda Bhairavi, Dhenuka, Hamsadhwani, Valaji, Lalitha Panchamam & Nata.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 16 Dec 2012, 18:56

Prahlada Bhakti Vijayam, a musical opera composed by Tyagaraja is in five acts, has 45 songs in 29 ragas and also has Telugu/Sanskrit poetry, grammatical features like kanda padyam, dvipadai, utpala maala, champaka maala, and dhandakam. It also includes many songs that are popular but are not widely known to be part of Prahlada Bhakti Vijayam. This is the first part of a two-part feature
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askn · Post by **askn** » 17 Dec 2012, 18:55

A selection of a few evergreen classical compositions. Includes Sivaloka by Gopalakrishna Bharathi, Raga Sudha Rasa by Tyagaraja, Narajanma by Purandara Dasa and more and rendered by Sikkil Gurucharan, Neyyattinkara Vasudevan, S Sowmya and others
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askn · Post by **askn** » 17 Dec 2012, 18:58

Umayalpuram Sivaraman new techniques, innovations and creative ability in accompaniment, solo renditions, and jugalbandhi programmes have earned him a special place in the world of percussion, and in mridangam in particular. Music of the mridangam maestro in connection with his birthday on December 17
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askn · Post by **askn** » 18 Dec 2012, 18:07

The sixth 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 - Bhairavi, Sri and Lalita.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 18 Dec 2012, 18:10

V Thyagarajan’s style of playing the violin is strictly classical and with hardly any stylistic manoeuvres; his straightforward presentations conveyed the shades of ragas effectively. In his career of over five decades, Thyagarajan accompanied almost all the top artistes. V Thyagarajan was born on December 18, and this programme is in connection with his birth anniversary.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 19 Dec 2012, 18:04

S Sowmya sings Tyagaraja's composition, Nidhi Chaala Sukhama in Raga Kalyani set in Mishra Chapu tala
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askn · Post by **askn** » 19 Dec 2012, 18:08

Prahlada Bhakti Vijayam, a musical opera composed by Tyagaraja is in five acts, has 45 songs in 29 ragas and also has Telugu/Sanskrit poetry, grammatical features like kanda padyam, dvipadai, utpala maala, champaka maala, and dhandakam. It also includes many songs that are popular but are not widely known to be part of Prahlada Bhakti Vijayam. Second and concluding part of a two-part feature
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askn · Post by **askn** » 20 Dec 2012, 18:34

Music of the master musician and teacher Mysore V Ramarathnam, in connection with his birth anniversary on Dec 20. He was the only vocalist disciple of Mysore T Chowdiah and the first principal of the University College of Music and Dance, University of Mysore. He has also composed around 25 songs in major ragas.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 20 Dec 2012, 18:38

The structure of Ritigaula can provide great relish to the intellect. At the same time, its appealing quality and ability to put one in a contemplative mood can provide relish to the soul, too. This programme includes renditions of Ritigaula, along with information about the specific attributes of swaras and usages of the raga.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 21 Dec 2012, 18:48

From 1928, the Madras Music Academy started organizing the Music Season every year during the month of December. Over the years, the season has grown into a massive music and dance festival. The major sabhas also present awards to senior and young musicians during the season. This programme looks at a few awards and the recipients this year.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 21 Dec 2012, 18:52

Featuring a ragam tanam pallavi in Mohanam , played by the all-woman instrumental ensemble, Stree Taal Tarang, headed by senior ghatam artiste, Sukanya Ramgopal.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 22 Dec 2012, 19:31

R K Srikantan hails from Rudrapatnam, the cradle of music in Karnataka. He belongs to a family which has been steeped in music for nearly two centuries. The meticulousness of his personality permeates his music in both the compositions and in the improvisations. A concert in two parts
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askn · Post by **askn** » 23 Dec 2012, 17:26

An occasional theme where all the songs have a full-fledged alapana preceding them. This edition has alapanas in ragas Amritavarshini, Kharaharapriya, Asaveri & Valaji.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 23 Dec 2012, 17:28

Over his 40-plus years as a performing musician, E M Subramaniam has accompanied many senior Carnatic vocalists and instrumentalists. His playing is marked by precision, clarity, and control. This feature is in connection with E M Subramaniam's birthday on December 23, and it includes renditions where he has accompanied on the ghatam, including a couple of pieces with tani avartanams involving E M Subramaniam.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 24 Dec 2012, 18:21

Hari Nagabhushanam was a laywer by profession, and became a popular vocalist and violinist. He has also composed several songs, among which Madhavapriye in Raga Madhavamanohari is quite popular. This programme presents a selection of Hari Nagabhushanam's compositions.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 24 Dec 2012, 18:24

R K Suryanarayana hails from a musical family of Rudrapatnam and had training from his father R S Kesavamurthy, Asthana Vidwan, Mysore. The 23-stringed veena that he played, with its sympathetic strings, is a family heirloom treasured for three centuries. He received sevaral awards and titles such as Malayamarutha, Veena Chakravarthi, Bharatha Vainika Ratna, Nada Jyothi and Kalaimamani. This highlight is in his memory
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askn · Post by **askn** » 25 Dec 2012, 18:00

One of the most popular musicians from Kerala. His rendition and popularisation of Swathi Thirunal kritis contributed a lot to the growth of Carnatic music in Kerala. Music of the accomplished musician in connection with his birth anniversary on Dec 25
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askn · Post by **askn** » 25 Dec 2012, 18:04

Swathi Thirunal was an able ruler, visionary, patron of music and dance and the traditional arts, and a composer and musician himself. He encouraged both Hindustani and Carnatic music. On this feature, we have insights into the compositions of Swathi Thirunal from Rama Varma, the musician, who is also a descendant of Swathi Thirunal.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 26 Dec 2012, 19:11

Mysore Nagamani Srinath sings Tyagaraja's classic, Evari Maata Vinnaavo in raga Kamboji
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askn · Post by **askn** » 26 Dec 2012, 19:14

The neraval is a true test of raga shuddhi and also sahitya bhava, and most importantly, whether the artiste can manage the two in an interesting and engaging manner bound strictly by laya or within the confines of the tala. Some popular songs with popular neraval lines that engage the listener and have been executed very well by some experienced artistes.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Dec 2012, 18:35

A lilting raga with a languid air borrowed from Hindustani music. It has an inherent charm due to the deshya, or alien, sound of its melody, the structure of its scale. This edition of Colours of a Raga has information about Raga Hamir Kalyani, its scale and usages, and a range of compositions.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Dec 2012, 18:40

The Tiruppavai is a collection of thirty paasurams in Tamil written by Andal in praise of Lord Vishnu. Tiruppavai belongs to the Pavai genre of songs, a unique Tamil tradition sung in the context of the Pavai vow observed throughout the month of Margazhi. On this programme, Neyveli Santhanagopalan talks about the Thiruppavai and its tuning.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 28 Dec 2012, 18:14

Madurai T N Seshagopalan presents a quintessential Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Abhogi, which he ends with a burst of ragamalika kalpana swaras. The pallavi, which is adapted from the charanam of the popular Gopalakrishna Bharati kriti, Sabhapatikku Vaeru Deivam in Raga Abhogi, is set to Khanda Jati Triputa tala..
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askn · Post by **askn** » 28 Dec 2012, 18:18

The Tiruppavai is a collection of thirty paasurams in Tamil written by Andal in praise of Lord Vishnu. Neyveli Santhanagopalan talks about the Thiruppavai and its tuning. The Tiruvempavai verses are in praise of Lord Shiva, composed by Mannikkavasagar. The Bombay Sisters give an introduction to these verses. Part 2 of the two part feature
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askn · Post by **askn** » 29 Dec 2012, 20:53

Ananthalakshmi Sadagopan was once compared to M S Subbulakshmi by MS's mother herself. And the truth of the observation was borne out in the following years. This edition of Kutcheri features a concert of Ananthalakshmi Sadagopan that showcases the best of the senior musician
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askn · Post by **askn** » 31 Dec 2012, 18:28

Featuring a selection of kritis with Kalpana Swaras in the ragas Kharaharapriya, Saveri, Kannada & Lathangi
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askn · Post by **askn** » 31 Dec 2012, 18:31

Vadiraja Teertha was a great saint with immense spiritual powers in addition to being an outstanding poet, philosopher, social organizer, reformer, debater and prolific writer. A feature on the life and compositions of a saint and poet
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askn · Post by **askn** » 31 Dec 2012, 18:36

There are quite a few songs that have become undoubted evergreen classics, This has happened not just because the merit of the compositions, but also for the way artistes over the years have performed them. This programme presents a few such favourites.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 31 Dec 2012, 18:41

A Kanyakumari is one of the senior violinists of the day, and has made her mark as an accompanist, a soloist, an innovator and a teacher. She is recognized as a violinist of depth and sensitivity. She has also been a constant innovator, with her various instrumental ensembles. An hour of music of the ace violinist, in connection with her birthday on Dec 31.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 01 Jan 2013, 16:40

Muthuswami Dikshitar's contribution to Carnatic music is multi-dimensional. His compositions are microcosms of the entire range of ragas and talas, and their usages. Dikshitar's compositions offer scope for deep study, with their wealth of lyrical, musical and anecdotal usages. This programme presents a selection of Muthuswami Dikshitar's compositions
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askn · Post by **askn** » 01 Jan 2013, 16:44

During his time, Mysore T Chowdiah was one of the most respected and popular violinists. He has also composed a few kritis, varnams and tillanas. This programme includes pieces where Chowdiah has accompanied on the violin, and also a couple of Chowdiah's compositions performed by other musicians
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askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Jan 2013, 12:43

An occasional theme where all the songs have a full-fledged alapana preceding them. This edition has alapanas in ragas Purnachandrika, Surati, Sahana & Bhairavi featuring R K Srikantan , Suguna Varadachari, T Brinda & Nisha P Rajagopal
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askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Jan 2013, 12:49

Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna sings an expansive Raga Kharaharapriya and the Tyagaraja kriti, Rama Neeyeda in raga Kharaharapriya. In the composition, Tyagaraja asks whether it is possible to truly know the sweetness of Rama's name unless one has love in their heart
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askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Jan 2013, 18:12

One hour of instrumental music, including a couple of rare compositions. Featuring Kalpakam Swaminathan & S R Padmavathy, Stree Taal Tarang, Jayaprada Ramamurthy, Jayalakshmi Shekar and Mala Chandrashekar
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askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Jan 2013, 18:21

Madhyamavati, a raga with a pentatonic scale, is among the more popular ragas in Carnatic music. The swaras of this raga constitute a consonant set and this makes the melody very pleasant to the ear. A selection which includes different types of compositions in the raga and also some rare kritis
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askn · Post by **askn** » 04 Jan 2013, 18:43

The Nachiar Thirumozhi is a work comprising 143 verses, divided into 10 sets. In this, Andal tries several ways to unite with Lord Vishnu. The Nachiar Thirumozhi shows her intense devotion to Lord Vishnu. Throughout the Margazhi month, Andal observes the Paavai Nombu, but she has not been united with Lord Krishna. So she decides to pray to Kama Deva, the god of love. The first part of a two-part special
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askn · Post by **askn** » 04 Jan 2013, 18:53

M S Gopalakrishnan passed away on 3 January 2013. The violin master, who had been on the concert stage for more than six decades. A master of both the Carnatic and Hindustani systems, MSG was second to none in either arena. A tribute to the violin great.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 05 Jan 2013, 18:44

In the 1960s and 1970s, the combination of M Balamuralikrishna , M S Gopalakrishnan and T V Gopalakrishnan was one of the most popular, and the trio drew large audiences with their bright and effervescent music. This concert, from the year 1961, has the same popular trio, with all of them being around 30 years old.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Jan 2013, 18:52

Tirupparkadal S Veeraraghavan's style of playing the violin was understated, and blended itself to the style of the musician he was accompanying. He was especially adept at playing tanam, and his bowing style, called the 'Taana Vil', was ideally suited to the tanam. This programme is in connection with his death anniversary, and has renditions where Veeraraghavan has accompanied on the violin
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askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Jan 2013, 18:56

GNB became the first superstar of Carnatic music, innovating the art through emphasis on laya control & reducing the gamakas which eventually made Carnatic music appeal to the lay and the learned alike. The legend's music in connection with his birth anniversary on January 6
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