Supported by a powerful voice and promising talent, Subha Ganesan's suave and melodious expression beginning with the ‘Vanajakshi' varnam in vilamba and durita kalams at the monthly concert at Rajalakshmi Fine Arts, Coimbatore, gave her confidence to launch ‘Vara Vallabha Ramana' (Hamsadhwani) and ‘Giripriyam Gangadharam' in Kadanakudhuhalam garnished with swaras with striking effect.
Subha's raga alapana of Purvikalyani for the kriti, ‘Iniyagilum Ninai Maname' was replete with ripe phrases to bring out the raga swaroopa and lakshana. Her raga portrayal of Andholika for ‘Ragasudharasa,' sketched with creative prayogas and touches, brought out its splendour.
Engaging recital
The main piece of the kutcheri was the Thodi kriti, ‘Ninne Namminanu,' built up with brigha-oriented phrases and jarus scaling the tara sthayi panchama with ease. This was followed by an engaging session of niraval and kalpanaswaras. Subha signed off with a hymn on Lord Muruga in Chenjurutti.
Padmanabha's violin accompaniment had the sweetness of touch throughout revealing creative flashes. Ganesan (mridangam) presented a vibrant thani. In sum, it was a delightful fare.
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