Lalgudi School: Definition of Music

Huseini Varnam was a brilliant start to GJR Krishnan & Vijayalakshmi violin duet. A brief raaga of Kedaram ("Rama Neepai")was filled with bhava. Devagandhari had all the vibrant colors. It was very refreshing to hear Rudrapriya("Amba Paradevathe") after a long time. Surati ("Sri Venkatesa") was literally music to ears. Krishnan & Viji did a brief sketch of Suddha Desi & Bangala ("Manase theliyaka pothe") before arriving at Thodi ("Dachuko valena").

RTP in Vachaspathi. They set the bar high by setting the pallavi to Tisra Roopakam Misra Nadai. The whole exercise was a display of extraordinary manodharma sangeetham. The pallavi toured Brindavan Saranga, Chandrakauns, Yadhukula Kamboji, etc. They concluded the ocncert with few numbers in Kaapi , Jonpuri and a thillana in Madhyamavathi.

Its very gratifying to hear a high quality performance that's soothing to the soul.