Ranjani and Gayatri’s concert offers lessons in planning and teamwork

Ranjani and Gayatri’s performance for Krishna Gana Sabha had measured tones of artistry and liveliness. Importantly, they besides sought to scope retired to divers audiences.

‘Ongi ulagalanda’ successful Arabhi (Andal pasuram) was a breezy opener that moved into a much reflective temper with a pleasant rendition of Sudha Dhanyasi. Neither the raga nor the kriti, ‘Azhaga azhaga azhaga endru’ (Ambujam Krishna, Khanda Chapu) is usually sung successful the opening conception of a concert. The kriti was rendered successful a kalapramana that fortified the emotions, particularly successful the pallavi.

Muthuswami Dikshitar’s ‘Chetasri balakrishnam’ successful Dwijavanti was astir similar a lesson, with wide sangathis and lyrical enunciation. The sisters respect the patanthara of kritis, and this was evident passim the concert.

The elaborate Kalyani alapana, successful 2 parts, was beauteous (including the Mohana bhedam). Perhaps, a spot of clip was mislaid successful excessive detailing. Violinist M. Rajeev developed his alapana astutely. Tyagaraja’s masterpieces successful Kalyani are excessively galore to database — ‘Sundari nee’ is simply a expansive composition, and Ranjani and Gayatri’s niraval astatine ‘Manda gaman neethu’ acceptable successful an astonishing precocious octave enactment (S n R, S G R, M G R) by the composer, was 1 of the highlights. They showed that Manodharma is much earthy if it exploits the innate quality successful compositions. The trio’s swara korvais were predictably lapped up by the audience. ‘Kanna tandri naapai’ successful Deva manohari was the quick-fire separator of the concert’s 2 halves.

Lalitha is simply a raga precocious connected emotion, and it has immoderate poignant kritis by Dikshitar and Syama Sastri. The alapana for the RTP, therefore, packed successful crisp but impactful phrases, with the occasional Hindustani melancholy.

‘Sangita vadya vinodini sada bhajami lalitha’ is simply a twist from the celebrated kriti by Dikshitar — ‘Hiranmayeem’. The pallavi acceptable successful Khanda Jampai was consumed by the ragamalika and parallel raga singing by Gayatri with Amirthavarshini arsenic the basal scale. To sing 2 oregon 3 raga swaras without immoderate modulation is simply a large accomplishment and comes with a batch of practice.

‘Kakkai siraginile’ successful Brindavana Saranga, appended with Krishna songs successful Kannada and Marathi successful the aforesaid raga, made for a cleanable finale. The sisters’ concerts, with ne'er a dull moment, connection lessons successful readying and teamwork.

Mrindangist Manoj Siva revelled successful the varied tala and kalapramana fare offered. K.V. Gopalakrishnan connected the kanjira was feisty successful his accompaniment, playing absorbing nadais successful the thani.