Laudable performance
EXPERTISEThe choreography spoke of Sudha Nagaraj's firm grounding in tradition
The dance choreography by Sudha Nagaraj from Bangalore to some rare compositions was laudable. Her choreography spoke of her extensive training by experts in the field. Trained by various gurus in Sringara tradition, she presented "Lahari" (the oldest composition by the late Lingaraje Urs of Mysore royal family) in raga Neelambari. . Navarasa Ramayana in ragamalika stole the show where the dancer had adapted various episodes from the Ramayana into dance. The nayaka-nayika bedas in abhinaya relating to Lord Sri Rama's life was well communicated with sublime feelings. Sudha also chose a particular raga for each sentiment like sringara (Kamach), veera (Begada), adbutha (Kedara), bheebatsa (Sindu Bhairavi ), hasya (Behag), bhayanaka (Dhanyasi), karuna (Shahana), roudra (Mohana), and shanta (Shree). Nivedita stole the show with her dramatic satvikabinaya in natya and Lasya Nagaraj needed more maturity. The co-ordination by guru Sudha Nagaraj, Supriya, Nagaranjitha and Apoorva were significant. Vocal by Balasubramanya Sharma enhanced the aesthetic values of dance while Bangalore Balakrishna gave rhythmical excellence. Krishna Prasad (flute) and Thandavamurthy (violin) were encouraging. Nattuvangam by Sudha Nagaraj was crisp and eloquent.
Entertaining
Punyakoti, the popular folklore story of Karnataka, and "Om Namo Mahishasura Mardhini" was presented by the disciples of Prof. Uma Rao at the Jaganmohan Palace. Young artistes were smart and sprightly on the stage. Pandatam (a Tamil compostion), performed by Kyokonobi from Tokyo, Japan, was worth mentioning.
The concluding tillana dedicated to the erstwhile Mysore King Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar was well articulated. Jayamangala Krishnamani on mridanga, C.S. Lakshmi on vocal, H.S. Thandavamurthy on violin, Dasappa on mrichangi and tabla gave uniqueness to the performance.
B.S.S. RAO
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