Friday, 10 April 2015

Devaki Pandit (Vocal)

Attended concert of Vidushi Devaki Pandit (Vocal) accompanied by Sudhir Nayak (Samwadini), Girish Nalawade (Tabla) & Manisha Joshi (Tanpura) on 5th Apr 2015 in Chembur, Mumbai. I attended the concert with Ravi. This concert was part of 'Sangeet Samrat Alladiya Khan music festival 2015'.

Concert started with early morning Raag Yamani Bilawal (यमनी बिलावल). Never heard this raag earlier. She presented composition 'Prem galiyan mein (प्रेम गलियन् में)' in Rupak taal.

Then she presented bandish 'Mangal gao (मंगल गाओ)' composed by Pt. Babanrao Haldankar in Raag Alhaiya Bilawal (अलहैया बिलावल) and in Tritaal.

Then she presented Raag Hindol Pancham (हिंदोळ पंचम) in Jhaptal and later presented a tarana (तराना) also composed by Pt. Bananrao Haldankar in Tritaal.

Upon request of organizers she finally presented a Bhajan 'Kitak din Hari sumiran bin (कितक दिन हरी सुमिरन बिन)' of Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki in Raag Charukeshi.

Devakiji demonstrated mastery over the entire range of swars. She knew exactly which swar she wanted to go to and reached there effortlessly while demonstrating the minute details. She was in complete command of every swar. Amazing!

I would like to attend a more concerts of Devkiji. Previously I had heard her sing light music, this was the first time for classical. She was too good.

Sudhirji was appreciated by Devakiji and the audience regularly. He was too good. Tabla played only a supporting role.

There was noise in the sound system on a few occasions breaking the concentration of artists and audience.

The duration of concert was about 1.5 hr minutes. It was a full house of 400+.

An excellent concert. Entertainment rating 9.25/10.

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