Friday, January 8, 2010

57th Sawai: Rajendra Kandalgaonkar (vocal)

Main Artist: Rajendra Kandalgaonkar (vocal)
Sangat:
Tabla: Ramdas Palsule
Harmonium: Rajiv Tambe
Tanpura: Harshad Dongre and Sachin Bodhre

Rajendraji started his performance with raga Multani (vilambit Ektal
khyal - gokul gaon ke chhora, drut Ektal bandish - nainana me aan
baan). Multani was followed by a Pahadi thumri (sainya bina ghar
suna). Rajendraji concluded his performance with an abhang (pandhari
nivasa sakhya panduranga).

Rajendraji possesses a powerful voice which is well suited for Kirana
style. The swara vistar in bada khyal was unhurried, tuneful and true
to the spirit of Multani. The taans were crisp, clear, well planned
and well executed.

The thumri and abhang did not fare as well. I found both to be a bit out tune.

Ramdas Palsule and Rajiv Tambe provided excellent tabla and harmonium
sangat respectively.

- Bansuriwala

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