Vidushi Kalapini Komkali (Vocal)

Attended a concert of Vidushi Kalapini Komkali (Vocal) accompanied by Yati Bhagwat (Tabla) and Niranjan Lele (Harmonium) at 39th Sangeet Samrat Alladiyakhan music festival on 10th April 2016.

Kalapini Komkali (Gwalior Gharana) is daughter of Pt. Kumar Gandharva. She hails from Dewas. She is disciple of Pt. Kumar Gandharva and Vidushi Vasundhara Komkali.

Kalapniji's chosen Raag for the concert was late afternoon Raag Multani (मुलतानी) of Todi That (तोडी थाट).

1st bandish, Bada Khyal, was 'Begi ya (बेगी या)' in Vilambit Tritaal (त्रिताल). Audience listened to her forceful rendition with rapt attention.

2nd bandish was 'Lagi lagi re sawariyan (लागी लागी रे सावरियाँं)' in Madhyalay Tritaal (त्रिताल).

3rd bandish was a fast composition 'Dil bekarar (दिल बेकरार)' composed by Pt. Kumar Gandharva in drut Tritaal (त्रिताल).

Kalapini ji presented three Bandishes non stop. Audience wanted to applaud, but she did not give them a chance until the end of third. Then she accepted a big applause.

Second Raag of concert was Raag Bhup (भूप) She presented a Madhyalay Rachana 'Abeer gulal (अबिर गुलाल)' composed by Pt. Kumar Gandharva.

Concert concluded with a very old traditional Madhyalay tarana, a rarity, as most Tarana are drut lay. Interesting! First time for me.

Concert was to end here but audience wanted another composition of few more minutes. She acceded and presented a Chaiti (चैती) 'Pattiyan (पत्तियाँं)'.

Yati and Niranjan accompanied well and were appreciated by Kalapini ji. Their jugalbandi drew audience applause.

When Kalapiniji was about to start the concert, someone pointed out that the announcement is still balance. She gracefully waited till it was over won the audience by her crisp commentary.

Needless to say that she sung well and powerful singing was appreciated. After the end of concert an old lady approached her and told her that she reminded her of Kumarji. What other compliment does one required. Yours truly happened to witness this exchange.

It was a house full concert.

Entertainment rating 8.75/10.

Pallavi Pote (Vocal)

Attended a concert of Pallavi Pote (Vocal) accompanied by Milind Pote (Tabla, disciple of Pt. Suresh Talwalkar) and Siddhesh Bicholkar (Harmonium, disciple of Pt. Tulsidas Borkar) at 39th Sangeet Samrat Alladiyakhan music festival on 9th April 2016 with Ravi.

Pallavi Pote (Gwalior, Kirana & Jaipur Gharana) hails from Pune and is disciple of Pt. Madhusudan Bhave, Madhuri Oak, Vidushi Alka Deo-Marulkar, Pt. Suhas Datar & Vidushi Jayashree Patnekar.

Bada Khyal of the concert was Raag Multani (मुलतानी) of Todi That (तोडी थाट). She presented Bandish 'He Gokul ka chora (हे गोकुल का छोरा)' in Vilambit Teen taal (तीन ताल). Most part was in the higher octaves.

She then presented a short bandish in drut Teen Taal (तीन ताल) that sounded like 'More mani (मोरे मनी)'. The words were not decipherable. It was a fast composition liked by audience.

Chota Khyal of the concert was dwitiya prahar (द्वितीय प्रहर) Jod Raag Tilak Kamod (तिलक कामोद) of Khamaj That (खमाज थाट). She presented 'Sur sangat (सूर संगत)' in madhya lay Roopak (रूपक) Taal.

Concert concluded with a Krishna bhajan (कृष्ण भजन) 'Gao sab mil mangal (गाओ सब मिल मंगल)'.

Pallavi ji's voice was shaky at the beginning and audience became nervous but she recovered quickly and got back in tune. She used Aakar (आकार) for the badhat of the Raag's.

Understanding between Pallavi and Milind was outstanding. It helps being spouses. Siddhesh was applauded by artists as well as public for his Harmonium.

Duration of concert was 1 hr and attendance was @ 120.

Trivia: Pallavi is grand daughter of Pt. Ram Marathe.

Entertainment rating 8/10.