6 months ago
1
Ramnath Bhagavath rendered a soulful and originative performance connected the 4th time of the 74th yearly euphony and arts festival astatine the Sri Sathguru Sangeetha Samajam.
Bhagavath commenced his performance through Avvaiyar’s Vinayagar Agaval “ainthu karathanai,” worshipping Lord Ganesha and commenced his melodious travel with “guruleka etuvanti guniki deliyaga bodu” successful gowrimanohari, by Thyagaraja, successful which the ultimate value of a Guru (spiritual teacher) was highlighted.
Ramnath past rendered “Teliyaleru rama bhakti margamunu” by Thyaagaraja successful dhenukaa (famous for its tranquility (Shanta/Karuna rasas) contempt being seldom heard successful concerts. Thyagaraja requests Lord Rama to usher the men who lone roam successful hostility without being alert of the way of devotion. Niraval fostered a devotional feeling (bhakti bhava).
A little alapana that followed successful Vachaspati (Sarva-Kalika ragam) witnessed the vocalist’s improvisation with distinctive notes and spiritual extent for “Paraatparaa Parameshvaraa” by Papanasam Sivan (highlighting Shiva’s omnipotence, quality and relation arsenic the eventual refuge for all).
His adjacent rendition “ni daya radha” successful vasantabhairavi by Thyagaraja was a heartfelt outcry to God (Rama) to bestow mercy. He showcased the unsocial blend of Vasantha and Bhairavi characteristics successful melodic patterns.
Deep philharmonic exploration was witnessed successful the main raga of the evening viz Mohanam (that which enchants) for Papanasam Shivan’s “ narayana divya namam.” A kriti successful which however large devotees similar Prahlada and Dhruva realized the divine done changeless contemplation of the Lord’s name.
The Tani that followed, witnessed the agility of Thirucherai Koushik connected the Mrudangam and Sainath connected the Ghatam successful bringing retired the rhythmic nuances. The violinist Vijay mirrored and supported the vocalist by echoing ragas and lyrics with intricate ornamentation (gamakas).
The thukkadas include “Devi Neeye Thunai” successful Keeravani by Papanasam Sivan, a simple RTP “Iravum Nilavum” (from the movie Karnan) successful Shudh Sarang by Kannadasan.
Ramnath’s ain virutappa “kar nirainda kalathil in Niroshta (a rare, unsocial Carnatic raga created by Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavathar, meaning “without lips”, “kannanai padu nal maname “ by Guru Surajananda. successful Yamuna Kalyani and Thillana “ninnai charanadainden”.
S. Padmanabhan
