S. Sowmya, Pakala Ramadas, Manoj Siva
Kartik Fine Arts (Narada Gana Sabha Main Hall), 4.30 pm, 08/12/06
1. Sarasuda (Varnam) - Saveri - Adi - Kottavasal Venkatramayyar
2. Vallabha Nayakasya - Begada - Rupakam - Dikshitar (S)
3. Sandehamu - Ramapriya - Adi - Tyagaraja (R, N, S)
4. Shri Ramya Chitta - Jayamanohari - Adi - Tyagaraja (R sketch)
5. Anta Rama Saundaryam - Kedaragaula - Adi - Arunachala Kavi (R)
6. Meevalla Gunadosha - Kapi - Khanda Chapu - Tyagaraja
7. Dachukovalena - Todi - Mishra Jhampa - Tyagaraja (R, N, S, T)
8. Kakkai Chirakinile - Brindavana Saranga - Bharatiyar
Excellent concert in the short time span (Kartik Fine Arts concerts are 2 hrs only). Ramapriya & Kedaragaula alapanas were memorable. Todi of course is Sowmya's old favorite and she is one of the best at it, no doubts there. There was a short explanation and sketch of Jayamanohari. Manoj Siva gave a sparkling, compact tani. NGS desperately needs a better sound system and technician. Is Krishnaswamy listening?
