Source: The Hindu | G. SWAMINATHAN
October 3, 2013
There was plenty of variety at this edition of the Akashvani Sangeeth Sammelan
This year's edition of Akashvani Sangeeth Sammelan was simultaneously conducted at AIR's 33 kendras on September 28. The Chennai All India Radio Multi-track Recording Studio Auditorium featured three interesting programmes. It was, indeed, an odd and exotic sequence, as the concerts included a sublime classical Hindustani vocal, a vibrant thavil laya vinyasam and a melodious flute recital.
Dr. Mohan Kumar Darekar from Pune showcased two ragas in detail -- Behag and Kaushik Kanada. Mohan Kumar has a captivating voice and has been trained in the Gwalior and Benaras gharanas.
His opening phrases of Behag were instantly appealing; since the raga offers extraordinary potential to bring out its myriad shades, Darekar did not miss any opportunity to showcase them through his vilambit khayal in ek taal, 'Bhaje More Payal Janana' and segued into durit kaal with exciting akaras and swaras for the catch phrase 'Jashomathi Julabi Raina.'
With the same ease, style and depth he expounded Kaushik Kananda and ................
Read more at http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/rhythm-and-notes/article5196252.ece
October 3, 2013
Amit Nadig. Photo: R. Ragu
This year's edition of Akashvani Sangeeth Sammelan was simultaneously conducted at AIR's 33 kendras on September 28. The Chennai All India Radio Multi-track Recording Studio Auditorium featured three interesting programmes. It was, indeed, an odd and exotic sequence, as the concerts included a sublime classical Hindustani vocal, a vibrant thavil laya vinyasam and a melodious flute recital.
Dr. Mohan Kumar Darekar from Pune showcased two ragas in detail -- Behag and Kaushik Kanada. Mohan Kumar has a captivating voice and has been trained in the Gwalior and Benaras gharanas.
His opening phrases of Behag were instantly appealing; since the raga offers extraordinary potential to bring out its myriad shades, Darekar did not miss any opportunity to showcase them through his vilambit khayal in ek taal, 'Bhaje More Payal Janana' and segued into durit kaal with exciting akaras and swaras for the catch phrase 'Jashomathi Julabi Raina.'
With the same ease, style and depth he expounded Kaushik Kananda and ................
Read more at http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/rhythm-and-notes/article5196252.ece
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