Devotional fervour for the purists
GUDIPOODI SRIHARI
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Annamacharya `Sankeertans' evoked devotional spirit at last week's schedule of folk and classical recitals here.
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Srikanth.
The closure of Ravindra Bharati main theatre for repairs has come for good, for some, as the Department of Culture, Andhra Pradesh started organising rare programmes of folk and classical origin at the open-air façade of the theatre, around the statue of Ghantasala. Quite a few known and unknown artistes are invited to perform. And another positive side of this effort is that these programmes are attracting huge crowds who prefer to stay till late night, braving the chill weather.
This week's schedule was the rendition of devotional music and most of the invitee singers were classical musicians. Chaitanya Brothers - Varanasi Venkateswara Sarma and Bukkapatnam Krishnamacharya of Visakhapatnam, chose to render Annamacharya Sankeertans. Sakala Santikaramu was an appealing opening. Itu Ninu Teliyaga Enthativaramu evoked devotional spirit. Kolanidopariki Gobbillo of Annamayya brought in traditional festive atmosphere. There were two compositions in praise of Goddess Lakshmi.
Sudharani, the second singer rendered Poojalu Cheya Poolu Techanu. Sruti Neevu Gati Neevu, Janani Sivakamini also entertained the audience. Sudharani was accompanied by Bala Kameswara Rao. The latter's rendition of Harikatha, Ghantasala rendered in Palleturu for the character of Relangi was a beauty. Ganapati on violin Sridhar ( mridangam), Srinivasa Sarma (keyboard), Jayakumaracharya (tabla) rendered instrumental support.
Farewell concert
Flying down from the U.S., where he has set up base, young vocalist Srikanth was in town for about three months before he decided to pack bags recently and fly back last week. That was just when Hyderabad Music Circle organised a concert for him at Thyagaraya Gana Sabha on Saturday.
In the company of S.V. Ramana Murthy on violin and G. Ramachandran on mridangam, Srikanth once again revealed the beauty of his blessed voice and its melodic appeal while passing through different gamakas. Equally at ease being a vocalist and violinist, he belongs to a family of musicians. His concert proved to be reflective of his experience and confidence.
He opened the recital with Sahana Varnam that created a pleasant atmosphere. Seethapathe, Naa Manasuna in Khamas of Thyagaraja stood out as an example of how a kriti should be rendered meaningfully, keeping to the melody. Sogasuga Mridanga Talaamu in Sriranjani maintained that tempo. The essaying of the raga and the swarkalpana that came later were both enjoyable.
Now it was the turn ragam-tanam-pallavi, a difficult exercise. The chosen raga was Shanmukhapriya. He leisurely delineated the enchanting melody. The tanam part was quite invigorating while the pallavi was a bit complicated, but executed well. It was a pleasant musical evening indeed.
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