I am pleased to give below the review received froma rasika on the concert performance of Sathya on the 26th Sep'07. I sincerely thank her for the effort taken and the support extended inattending the concert.
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PROFESSIONAL TOUCH
Sathya went about his performance like clockwork and clearly exhibited true professionalism in Wednesday's concert(26.8.07) held at SGS sabha Kalyana Mandapam for 50-50 club. The crisp rendition of Varnam in Amrithavarshini provided a good start for the 2-hour long kutcheri. This was followed by the refreshing Guruleka Etuvanti a Thyagarajar krithi, the recital of which has become a rarity, these days. Sathya's interpretation of Ananda Bhairavi raga with an air of tranquility, was pleasing to the ears. Following the krithis in Darbar and Keeravani, Marukelara was played, on the lighter note. The fast paced swaras were handled with great dexterity and the pitch bend was aptly used in the right measure.
Siva Siva in Pantuvarali was embellished with skillfully woven swara patterns. These included more of sarvalaghu and less of kanakku swaras.The kuraipu swaram ushered in enthusiasm as the violinist's deft fingers equally matched it. The main raga for the day was Karaharapriya (Pakkani Nilabadi) which also featured the tani. The alapana was a flow of creativity. The korvai which sathya played with absolute ease revealed his laya control. The mrudangam , kanjira and ghatam artists presented the tani was a high level of experience. The concluding piece was a Madhyamavathi song.
Sathya's performance has indeed exposed the ingredients of classicism even in a digital instrument.
--------S.Lakshmi Priya
Unqte:
I am also pleased to give you a short duration video link of the day's performance.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zAMvOGo-New
Qte:
PROFESSIONAL TOUCH
Sathya went about his performance like clockwork and clearly exhibited true professionalism in Wednesday's concert(26.8.07) held at SGS sabha Kalyana Mandapam for 50-50 club. The crisp rendition of Varnam in Amrithavarshini provided a good start for the 2-hour long kutcheri. This was followed by the refreshing Guruleka Etuvanti a Thyagarajar krithi, the recital of which has become a rarity, these days. Sathya's interpretation of Ananda Bhairavi raga with an air of tranquility, was pleasing to the ears. Following the krithis in Darbar and Keeravani, Marukelara was played, on the lighter note. The fast paced swaras were handled with great dexterity and the pitch bend was aptly used in the right measure.
Siva Siva in Pantuvarali was embellished with skillfully woven swara patterns. These included more of sarvalaghu and less of kanakku swaras.The kuraipu swaram ushered in enthusiasm as the violinist's deft fingers equally matched it. The main raga for the day was Karaharapriya (Pakkani Nilabadi) which also featured the tani. The alapana was a flow of creativity. The korvai which sathya played with absolute ease revealed his laya control. The mrudangam , kanjira and ghatam artists presented the tani was a high level of experience. The concluding piece was a Madhyamavathi song.
Sathya's performance has indeed exposed the ingredients of classicism even in a digital instrument.
--------S.Lakshmi Priya
Unqte:
I am also pleased to give you a short duration video link of the day's performance.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zAMvOGo-New
