Engaging swara exercises

FELICITOUS FLOW of voice in close coordination with the sruti and fascination for classically disciplined phrases were the notable factors which made the recital of V. N. Padmini for Sravanam an engaging event for the listeners.

Her commitment to convey Carnatic music in a calm style of vocal artistry could be discerned during her execution of the recital's initial pieces, ``Therathiyaka'' (Gowlipanthu), ``Sogasuchuda'' of Tyagaraja (Kannada Gowlai) and ``Enudhayalo'' (Todi) of Purandaradasa. The latter was completed with a session of cosy neraval and swara passages. Following a deft delivery of ``Balakrishnam Bhavayami'' (Gopikavasantham) of Muthuswamy Dikshitar, the vocalist gave a vivid description of Poorvikalyani as preface to ``Ramamindivarasyamam'' of Annamacharya carried over through a palatable phase of swara exercises. Completing the pieces, ``Vachama gocharame'' (Kaikavasi, Tyagaraja) and ``Bhogeendra'' (Kuntalavarali, Swati Tirunal) briskly in bright musical forms, V. N. Padmini depicted Kambodi with a feeling of its classical comeliness.

S. Vijayaraghavan (violin) and V. R. Jayakumar (mridangam) supported the recital dutifully. The violinist drew a vibrant sketch of Kambodi. The pleasantness of the mridangist's tani attracted attention.

The clarity and crispness of V. N. Padmini's rendition of the ragamalika pallavi, ``Sankarabharananai'' came in for particular praise in her recital for Kala Kruthi. The succinctness of the singer's representation of the pieces, ``Madhava'' (Kapi) and ``Enthapunya'' (Chenchuruti) in this recital merits mention. She was accompanied by Jayanthi Kesavan (violin), Hanumanthapuram Bhuvarahan (mridangam) and H. Sivaramakrishnan (ghatam).

Melodious flute concert

Featured by the Indian Fine Arts Society and Music Education Trust (Madras Chapter) at Balamandir German Hall, T. Nagar, the recital of Mala Chandrasekar on the flute had refreshing ingredients. Her sweet and smooth recital of the pieces, ``Sriraghukula'' (Hamsadhwani), ``Marivere'' (Anandabhairavi), ``Sadapalaya'' (Mohanam), ``Sobhillu'' (Jaganmohini) and ``Srikanthimathim'' (Hemavathi) gave satisfaction. The artiste's account of Mohanam and Hemavathi reflected her clear perception of the ragas. T. Hemamalini (violin), A. S. Ranganathan (mridangam) and A. S. Sankar (ghatam) enlivened the recital with their skilful support.

Convincing recital

Visalakshi Nityanand gave a convincing vocal recital for the Indian Fine Arts Society and Music Education Trust. Her delineation of the pieces, ``Kshirasagara'' (Devagandhari), ``Srivalli'' (Natabhairavi), ``Tholijanmamu'' (Bilahari), ``Varasikhivahana'' (Supradeepam) and ``Palinchukamakshi'' (Madhyamavathi) was profound. The vocalist's portrayal of Madhyamavathi revealed her appreciation of the raga's excellence. She had agreeable support from Tiruvarur Balam (violin), Mohanakrishnan (mridangam) and G. Ravichandran (ghatam).

Gratifying

Mangalam Shankar gave a gratifying vocal recital for Sangeetha Rasika Sangam of Natesa Nagar, at Chinmaya Nagar Vidyalaya Kalai Arangam, Virugambakkam. She endeared herself as a pleasing performer through her non-strident rendition of kirtanas. The vocalist's description of Poorvikalyani was neat. She suffixed the piece in it with a set of compact swara texts. T. Hemamalini (violin) and T. R. Sundaresan (mridangam) lent lively support.

- R.V.

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