Prithvi Harish painted an impressive portrait of Saveri

Prithvi Harish. , Photo Courtesy: Srinath M

With a voice that easily transcends all boundaries, Prithvi Harish’s 90-minute recital at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Karthik Fine Arts Showcased his talent in designing and presenting a solid concert.

From his opening Hindolam Varnam ‘Mala Maruga’ by Thanjavur Shankar Iyer to the concluding Vallalar Ramalinga Adigalar’s ‘Varum Varum’ in Ragamalika, Prithvi took care to ensure that the musical significance of each piece he presented with clarity was also conveyed. yes.

Prithvi Harish, singing at BVB in Mylapore on Friday… Photo: Srinath M/The Hindu | Photo Courtesy: Srinath M

A brief sketch of Sarasangi introduced Swathi Tirunal’s ‘Jaya Jaya Padmanabha Murare’, and a series of elaborate niraval and well-woven swarakalpanas on ‘Nigamagama Veda’ provided an impressive start. After this dynamic meeting, Harish presented a melodious and serious raga text of Anandbhairavi. The raga alapana proceeded with soulful phrases and landed perfectly on Shyama Sastri’s popular and poignant composition ‘Marivere Gathi Avaramma’. For this work, any additional ornamentation is superfluous and Harish did not opt ​​for any unwanted or over-the-top proposals.

The main raga of the evening was Saveri. With a vocal range that allowed him to explore the charm and beauty of the raga, Harish painted an impressive picture. The lower, middle and upper range movements were chosen and carefully developed to allow the listener to enjoy the special charm of the raga. Here his choice was Mysore Sadashiva Rao’s popular ‘Sri Kamakoti Peethasthite’. The piece proceeded at the right pace, leading to a complete Niraval on ‘Kadamba Vana Nilaye’, culminating in Swaraprastra.

He introduced many permutations and combinations, and this resulted in the culmination of Pancham-centric swaras. Harish proceeded by keeping in mind the importance of timing and key quantities of notes.

Thirucherai Karthik and A. Rohit’s young brigade on violin and mridangam increased the quality and pace of the concert. While the responses in the raga essays by violinist Karthik were full of energy and melody, Rohit’s cadences on the mridangam were full of vitality. Sarthak Taani Avtaranam was proof of this.

The concert concluded with Ramalinga Adigalar’s Thiruvarutpa ‘Varum Varum Deiva Vadivela Muragare’ in Ragamalika (Jhopuri, Amritvarshini and Bhageshree).