Carnatic classical music soiree held
S R Veeraraghavan wins applause
Ershad Kamol
In this region where Hindustani ragas dominate, one hardly expects popular ragas or familiar compositions during a South Indian Carnatic vocal recital. Yet, it is testimony to his musical talent that S R Veeraraghavan can hold an audience in rapt attention with his music style of South India, which contains an amazing variety of ragas and intricate talas (rhythms). The singer performed at the National Museum Auditorium on June 3.Veeraraghavan rendered eight compositions based on ragas (melodic patterns) such as Saberi, Hangsadhwani, Ranjali, Maya Malava, Rabichandrika, Tori and Shindhu bhairabi. Veeraraghavan began his recital with a melodious raga Saberi. Later, he shifted to fast compositions based on Hangsadhwani and Ranjali. A rhythmic presentation of morsing (a musical instrument) was an interesting aspect in the rendition of the raga Ranjali. Later, he rendered compositions based on Maya Malava, Rabichandrika and raga Tori. The balanced blending of melody and rhythm, overcoming the language barrier moved the audience. An interesting aspect was the supplementation of the Veeraraghavan recital with the melody of violin by N Jayaprakash as well as the rhythm of the mrudangam by K Babu and ghatam and morsing by DV Venkatasubramaniam. In addition, Veeraraghavan rendered Rabindrasangeet: Purano shei diner katha and Nazrulsangeet: Arunkanti kego jogi bhikhari. He concluded his presentation with a composition based on raga Shindhu Bhairavi. Veeraraghavan rendered Carnatic classical music as part of the third anniversary of Sarva Sree Foundation, an institution that teaches Carnatic classical music in the country. Music exponent Karunamaya Gowswami was the chairperson while theatre personality Sayeed Ahmed was the chief guest in the programme. Kazi Obaid delivered the welcome speech while Meghna Ameen, the founder chairperson of Sarva Sree Foundation also gave a speech. Meghna pointed out that Carnatic classical music is the most scientific form of music and well suited to voice training. She asserted, "The delicate form of Carnatic music is appropriate for anybody eager to train in any genre of music." In addition, the organisation distributed certificates to students who had completed Level 1 and Level 2 of this genre. Students presented two choral renditions of tillana, composed by Dr Balamuralikrishna, the legendary composer, singer and violinist of the classical music genre. Student Nirjhar Chowdhury's solo recital of raga Aavogi was impressive.
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SR Veeraraghavan performs at the programme |
