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MANI
KRISHNASWAMI AT MUSIC ACADEMY - A DISAPPOINTMENT |
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In
the music of Mani Krishnaswami, nobody can have occasion to hear a wrong,
false or an improper note. Earlier, her concerts always used to be glamorous, full
of bright exposition with all pristine purity of melody and rhythm. It might not
have been thought-provoking with startling commitments
beyond expectations, but her music was always characterised by convention
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However, all those who have
cherished such ideas of her music were sadly bound to feel disappointed
after her concert at the Music Academy on the 18th December this season.
It was quite evident that she was a little unwell. She couldn't soar to
heights. She would have herself realised it during her concert.
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| She used the full support
of her able disciple in singing portions of the raga essays that she took
up. Her Dhanyasi (Namoralaginchi) was meaningful and a lesson for
her music students. Her raga essays of Kedaragowla (Saraguna palimpa)
and Kharaharapriya were quite docile though, and appeared like classroom
teaching. 'Nadachi nadachi' was a welcome choice. Her other items
included a Varnam in Mandari, 'Mahaganapatim' (Nata) and 'Needumurti'
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M R Gopinath's approach was
absolutely faithful, never exceeding the limits. His raga essays were
scrupulously clean. J Balaji gave his full support, while Lata Ramachar
exhibited tremendous restraint in handling the Khanjira which, on many
occasions, proves noisy. |
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Posted on 22nd December
2000 |
