A good number of art lovers have the privilege of enjoying music (vocal and instrumental, Carnatic, Hindustani, Western, Sufi and Folk), dance (Kathak, Odissi, Bharathanatyam, tap, contemporary) and drama, in the "Bengaluru International Arts Festival" being held in different venues of the City from September 9 to 19. On Thursday connoisseurs witnessed a variety of programmes at the Sheesh Mahal.
In the first programme, two stringed instruments - one in Carnatic and another in Hindustani - were presented. Mohan Veena by Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and veena by Dr Suma Sudhindra - was a special attraction of the evening. Raga Dharmavathi was revealed in all its majesty and serenity. Few soft, mellow phrases and brisk sangathies some other times! Creative ideas blazed so resplendently.
With curves, glides and rolls the duo brought glamour to the raga and cast a spell on the audience. The spacious exposition highlighted the beautiful contours of the raga - all in all, an exhilarating effect. Another attraction of the concert was percussion support. Anoor Ananthakrishna Sharma (mridanga), Ravindra Yavagal (tabla), Guruprasanna (khanjari), Narayanamurthy (ghata) and Arun Kumar (drums) followed with a sizzling 'Thani' with exciting exchanges.
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