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NEWS - VIEWS - REVIEWS |
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KADRI GOPALNATH AT THE MYLAPORE FINE ARTS CLUB |
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Kadri Gopalnath performed in the Mylapore Fine Arts Club, on the 28th of December with Kanyakumari on the violin, Haridwaramangalam A K Palanivel (Special Tavil), B Rajasekhar on the Morsing and Sukanya Ramgopal on the Ghatam. The Navaragamalika varnam, 'Valachivacchi' was the opening item. The majestic 'Vatapi Ganpatim', a Dikshitar kriti, in the raga Hamsadhwani was played next. Kalpanaswaras at 'Haradi guruguha toshita bimbam', set the pace for the concert. The popular Pancharatna kriti of Tyagaraja, 'Endaro mahanubhavulu', which he took up next gave a superb feeling. |
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He then gave a brief outline
of the raga Jayantasri and rendered Tyagaraja's well-known kriti 'Marugelara'. Kalpanaswaras
were played for the pallavi itself. It
was very enjoyable when Kanyakumari reproduced on the violin exactly what he played
on the
Saxophone. Once in a while, a Vivadi raga gives a different feeling.
"Maara vairi ramani', in the 70th melakarta raga Nasikabhooshani set to Tisra gati Adi
tala, brought a different atmosphere in the concert. |
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D Janakiraman: It is excellent to hear Kadri's Saxophone accompanied by great accompanists. We have been regularly listening to Haridwaramangalam Palanivel play for Kadri's Saxophone. Though it is delightful to our ears, we want, for a change, Tiruvarur Bhaktavatsalam or Mannargudi Easwaran on the Mridangam as accompaniments. | |
Suchitra: Kadri's saxophone is divine. It is a feast to our ears. Needless to say, Kanyakumari's violin is exceptional. A royal touch is given by Palanivel. Credit should be given to Sukanya Ramgopal for having reached this level, especially as a woman accompaniment. | |
Posted on 3nd January 2001 |
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