Attended a baithak of Chirag Katti (Sitar) assisted by Nandkishor Banchhode (Tabla), at Saeed Tower II, Dubai on 4th Oct 2013 with Jayant, Sucheeta, Pooja, Deepa, Nachi, Raju, Amit, Ashok, Vijay & Gotimukul family.
Chirag started with rag Marwa (alap jod zhala) followed by gat in jhaptal and trital. It was followed by dhun in Mishra Khamaj & dhun in Dadra.
After interval he played rag Wachaspati alap and then 2 compositions in vilambit and drut teental. Finale was reached with Ragmala.
Chirag has a peculiar habit of banging his front foot on ground when coming on sum (sumewar yene). Chirag displayed some fine Sitar playing and showed minute & intricate details with finess.He seems to be on the path of becoming future great. His alaps of both ragas were the best.
Nandu is a talented amature tabla player but needs more match practice at professional level. I always feel that his talent should get correct platform.
The hall was small. Audience of about 70, but dardi. Sound system was not of a very good quality. Lighting on stage was not adequate. (You can make it out from the photographs)
A very satisfactory concert. Rating 9/10.
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