Smt Vasuda Kesav-Vocal
V.Sanjeev Violin
Mannarkoil J Balaji-mridangam
Concert List :
1-Varnam-Saranga
2-Brovabarama-Bahudari
3-Kaapaduve-Anandhabhairavi
4-Divakara Thanujam-Y.Kambojhi
5-Manaya Manjula-Kokilapriya or Kokilaravam
6-Orajupuchu-Kannadagowla
7-Enneramum-Poorvi Kalyani
8-Angan Ma Gnalathu-Andal Tirupavai-Y.Kalyani
9-Devarnama
10-Narayana Nalinayaka
11-Mangalam
It was a sedate and sophisticated concert by Smt.Vasuda. she made the silence all the more appealing by not bringing in any denouement or atrocious (sorry) attractive gimmickry in any of the renditions. The renditions were marked with dignity and poise worthy of her lineage and eventhough i missed her usual punch it was all the more soothing and enjoyable.
Sanjeev on the violin was excellent in Raga delineations and whatever little he got in turn for swaras he was superlative.
I played Thani in Misra Chaapu for Enneramum-Poorvikalyani Kriti.
On the whole the concert emphasised the importance of soulful music devoid of any gimmickry and pomp.
J.Balaji