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Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Online edition of India's National Newspaper Tuesday, December 20, 2005 |
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The language of the body
MUSIC MATTERSFor the past four years, Sruthilaya Kendra has been doing immense service to aged musicians by handing over each day's gate collection to a senior vidwan during the season. In the midst of his busy schedule, Guru Karaikkudi Mani, who ... MY FESTIVAL It's like writing an examination What I particularly like is audience involvement, especially youngsters who want to know the nuances.
Characteristically freewheeling Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan presented a scintillating mixture of introspective and entertaining music. Charumathi offered rich variety. Keeping up the momentum The Hyderabad Sisters were exuberant and the pace never slackened. Culture, competence and control Panthula Ramaa's concert was testimony to her sound training and voice culture. Boundaries of dignity Vijay Siva's performance was marked by discipline and relevance. Mandolin sings Flawless play in near-vocal style marked the mandolin concert of Raju and Nagamani. Grandeur without glitz Young Saranya was promising while R. K. Srikantan was all grace and vigour. Standout for spontaneity Thoughtful raga selection marked Krishna's concert; Yesudas' recital soared after initial hiccups. Tight and free of hyperbole Humility and devotion marked the music of B. V. Balasai and A. Durgaprasad.
Sound in abhinaya and expression Shilpa Uthappa did full justice to both nritta and nritya. Entertains with fluid ease Yakshagana is one of the rare art forms that is both aesthetic and entertaining. The romance of padam-javali While the singing was moving, the abhinaya disappointed. Larger than life image With movements that covered the entire stage, Sailaja's performance attained new dimensions. Youth and experience share space Smitha charmed, Sreekala worked hard to create a rapport and Meenakshi impressed with her confidence. |
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