Swathi Sangeethotsavam 2009 - Prince Rama Varma (Veena)
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The song list form the much awaited veena concert by Prince Rama Varma at Kuthiramalika on Jan 11, 2009.
1. Kripayapalaya - Charukeshi (wonderful swarams as always with Varma Sir's all concerts)
2. Rama rama paahi rama - Bhoopalam. Varma Sir gave interesting insights into the raga contrasting it with Revagupti. He also sang the sahityam while simultaneously playing it on veena.
3. Palayamamayibho - Khamas
4. Bhavayami raghuramam - Ragamalika (the short saveri alapana before the kriti was AWESOME!!!)
5. Bhogeendra shyayinam - Kunthalavarali
6. Smarajanaka - Behag Complete with elaborate ragamalika Thaanam in Behag, Kapi, Valachi (?) and Panthuvarali (my ignorant musical self tells me I heard a bit of Valachi before panthuvarali, some one please correct if I am wrong) Swarams were a real treat although I felt the kuraipu with the pakkam was wrapped up in a hurry, could be because of the time factor! Thaniyavarthanam started a bit damp but then got enlivened and gave a spectacular performance which made even my 5 year old girl to jump up n down and clap!
7. Vishweshwar - Sindhubhairavi
8. Aaj aaye shyaam - Mishr Pahadi. Well! Varmaji gave all us a surprise and decided to end the concert by singing this song. May be the Full Moon shining above the palace must have prompted him to end the concert in a romantic mood hehehe
9. Bhujagashayino - Yadukulakambhoji
Prince Rama Varma was accompanied by Sri B Harikumar (mridangam), Sri Manjoor Unnikrishnan (ghatom) and Sri Kottaym Murali (morsingh)
Thank you and Kindly forgive omissions and mistakes !!!
1. Kripayapalaya - Charukeshi (wonderful swarams as always with Varma Sir's all concerts)
2. Rama rama paahi rama - Bhoopalam. Varma Sir gave interesting insights into the raga contrasting it with Revagupti. He also sang the sahityam while simultaneously playing it on veena.
3. Palayamamayibho - Khamas
4. Bhavayami raghuramam - Ragamalika (the short saveri alapana before the kriti was AWESOME!!!)
5. Bhogeendra shyayinam - Kunthalavarali
6. Smarajanaka - Behag Complete with elaborate ragamalika Thaanam in Behag, Kapi, Valachi (?) and Panthuvarali (my ignorant musical self tells me I heard a bit of Valachi before panthuvarali, some one please correct if I am wrong) Swarams were a real treat although I felt the kuraipu with the pakkam was wrapped up in a hurry, could be because of the time factor! Thaniyavarthanam started a bit damp but then got enlivened and gave a spectacular performance which made even my 5 year old girl to jump up n down and clap!
7. Vishweshwar - Sindhubhairavi
8. Aaj aaye shyaam - Mishr Pahadi. Well! Varmaji gave all us a surprise and decided to end the concert by singing this song. May be the Full Moon shining above the palace must have prompted him to end the concert in a romantic mood hehehe
9. Bhujagashayino - Yadukulakambhoji
Prince Rama Varma was accompanied by Sri B Harikumar (mridangam), Sri Manjoor Unnikrishnan (ghatom) and Sri Kottaym Murali (morsingh)
Thank you and Kindly forgive omissions and mistakes !!!
Last edited by devi on 14 Jan 2009, 16:02, edited 1 time in total.
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Looks like a Full Moon dream concert. In fact Varmaji must have been looking forward to this concert fully prepared. The talking veena must have also done its part. Nice to know he also accompanied with voice occasionally. No doubt the Behag was the highlight of the evening. I expected him to float a new rare kriti of Swati. Perhaps he wanted to be traditional and chose the time-tested master pieces. Looking forward to seeing the video one of these days.
Thanks devi...
Thanks devi...
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CMLover Sir,cmlover wrote:I expected him to float a new rare kriti of Swati. Perhaps he wanted to be traditional and chose the time-tested master pieces.
Varmaji made a remark about the selection of kritis during the concert. He said in instrumental music concerts one is forced to stick to well known popular pieces. It also looks like he has kindly considered the many requests form his many ardent fans with regard to which kritis should he perform.
I am experimenting as to how to upload the picture of the concert. Sadly I couldn't capture the artiste and the moon together
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Devi
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Some photos from the Swathi Sangeethotsavam of 2009 and 2008. Not very classy ones.. hope we will get nicer pictures later!
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/devi13216
For those who haven't been to Kuthiramalika: This is one of the most beautiful buildings in Trivandrum. On ordinary days one can spend endless hours contemplating the music and the life of the great composer just sitting on one of the steps of this marvelous and quite palace located right at the middle of the city. Cannot thank enough, Varma Sir and HH Sir Rama Varma Maharaja of Travancore Trust, for organising such a wonderful musical event and that too without spoiling the serene atmosphere of the place!
@ Sri Rajeshnat: Varmaji rendered the sahityam in ragamalika and it was one of the swiftest version of the Keerthanam I have ever heard.
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/devi13216
For those who haven't been to Kuthiramalika: This is one of the most beautiful buildings in Trivandrum. On ordinary days one can spend endless hours contemplating the music and the life of the great composer just sitting on one of the steps of this marvelous and quite palace located right at the middle of the city. Cannot thank enough, Varma Sir and HH Sir Rama Varma Maharaja of Travancore Trust, for organising such a wonderful musical event and that too without spoiling the serene atmosphere of the place!
@ Sri Rajeshnat: Varmaji rendered the sahityam in ragamalika and it was one of the swiftest version of the Keerthanam I have ever heard.
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Devi,
More pictures at: http://picasaweb.google.co.in/vihar7/Sa ... savam2009#
(there is one with the full moon and the stage)
More pictures at: http://picasaweb.google.co.in/vihar7/Sa ... savam2009#
(there is one with the full moon and the stage)
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Yes Sri Harisub, I saw your photos and commented on one too! They are indeed very nice! Thank you!
(May be the Moon on the sky got apprehensive about being out shined by the Star on the stage and kept a safe distance from being caught together... hehehe)
(May be the Moon on the sky got apprehensive about being out shined by the Star on the stage and kept a safe distance from being caught together... hehehe)
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Yes Nick, 'Owl Ji' is very much there. I spotted an owl on the roof top during Sri Rama Varma's concert. I didn't know that it was 'the resident Owl'. I noticed a stir among the audience when it made its appearance, may be to greet the many familiar faces
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The videos have started coming from the concert. For those who havent got a chance to view them here are the links!
Behaag Ragalapana/Ragamalika Thaanam
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZpp6zOqY2s
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhPwKTTEMGE
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvz4-kGv3YI
Enjoy Varma Veena!
Behaag Ragalapana/Ragamalika Thaanam
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZpp6zOqY2s
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhPwKTTEMGE
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvz4-kGv3YI
Enjoy Varma Veena!