Wednesday, December 7, 2011

59th Sawai: Pt. Ajay Pohankar (vocal)

Sangat:
Tabla: Ramdas Palsule
Harmonium: Sudhir Nayak
Tanpura: Dhananjay Joshi and Sanjay Sonar
Vocal Support: Sanjay Garud

Panditji started his performance with raga Kaushi-Kanada - bada khyal in vilambit Ektaal - rajan ke siritaj. Right from the start panditji's voice was in great form. The ragavistar was captivating. Especially the play around pancham as well as rishabh was masterfully done. The sargam was innovative yet beautiful. The bada khyal was followed by chhota khyal in madhyalaya Teental - kahe karat mose barajori.

Panditji continued his performance with a dadra in Pahadi - sainya gaye parades. This piece also featured innovative sargam with excellent harmonium support by Sudhir Nayak.

Panditji concluded his performance and the 1st day's proceedings with Bhairavee thumri bajuband khul khul ja.

Ramdas Palsule provided very good tabla sangat.

Overall it was a very well structured performance with a lot of thought given to the big picture as well as the time constraint.

- Bansuriwala

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