Friday, January 8, 2010

57th Sawai: Smt. Malini Rajurkar (vocal)

Main Artist: Smt. Malini Rajurkar (vocal)
Sangat:
Tabla: Bharat Kamat
Harmonium: Dr. Arvind Thatte

Maliniji started her concert with raga Kaushi Kanada (khyal in
vilambit Ektal - rajan ke sirataja followed by drut Teental bandish -
kahe karat mose barajori). Malinitai concluded her concert with
Bhairavi - bandish (tapa khayal?) in madhyalaya Teental - ali ri...).

As usual Malinitai's performance was very disciplied and digified. The
raga vistar in the bada khyal was systematic and unhurried. She took a
few minutes to warm up but after that the swara lagav was powerful
with crystal clear notes. Taans were crisp and well executed.

Bharat Kamat and Dr. Thatte provided superb tabla and harmonium
accompaniment. In my opinion the trio of Malinitai with Bharat Kamat
and Dr. Thatte is an ideal team of Hindusthani classical musicians -
especially when it comes to maintaining the dignity of the art and
professionalism.

Overall an excellent performance as expected.

Good night!
- Bansuriwala

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