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MUSIC ACADEMY 
Strict adherence to classicismVedavalli’s concert exhibited her unwavering commitment to Carnatic music. Suguna’s proved her role as a sensitive composer in convincing terms. And Trichur Ramachandran’s recital was both educative and entertaining. MUSIC ACADEMY Young artists enthral rasikas Vijayagopal, Suryaprakash, Sumitra, Abhishek Raghuram and Prasanna Venkatraman delivered classical fare. MUSIC ACADEMY The flute brings off lights and shades Sikkil Mala Chandrasekhar brought to the fore her ability to make the flute almost speak the sahitya. MUSIC ACADEMY Could do with better planning Thoughtful choice of ragas would have enhanced the recitals of Sowmya and Hyderabad Brothers. MUSIC ACADEMY 
Wholesome KharaharapriyaLakshmi Rangarajan was accompanied on the violin by Vittal Ramamurthy, Manoj Siva on the mridangam and N. Narasimhan on the ghatam.The concert opened with the Sahana (Adi) varnam of Tiruvottiyur Thyagaraja. Walajapettai Venkatramana ... BRAHMA GANA SABHA 
Refreshing BilahariMusic was the theme of the first two compositions in the concert of Vijay Siva, namely ‘Nadatanumanism’ in Siddharanjani and ‘Vidulaku’ in Mayamalavagowla. The latter was embellished with some lively swaraprastara. The ... MYLAPORE FINE ARTS CLUB Striking precision, firm expression Athira’s violin play was electrifying and Suganda Kalamegam gave an aural treat to music lovers. CHENNAI FINE ARTS As music spreads like fragrance Poor attendance did not deter Allam Durgaprasad and Nirmala Rajasekar from giving an exclusive performance. BRAHMA GANA SABHA Soulful rendition Sanjay Subramaniam began his concert with the Hindola varnam and moved on to a rare Tyagaraja kriti ‘Valagadana’ in Harikhambodi. Four ragas Pantuvarali, Sahana, Saveri and Suddhadanyasi were elaborated in depth exploring the varied ... Music matters One of the regular front-row occupants at the Narada Gana Sabha is Ramanathan Krishnan, who wielded the racquet with grit and grace to put India on the world tennis map. He makes it a point to stay till the end of the concert — duration ... SRI KRISHNA GANA SABHA Picture of amazing perfection It was quietude that M.S.Gopalakrishan and his team offered even as Bombay Jayashri’s recital was calming. SVK
BHARAT KALACHAR Kaleidoscopic emotions Meenakshi Chitharanjan’s new production had all the key ingredients — excellent music, sparkling rhythm and well-trained disciples.
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