Impressiveraga exercises by T.V. Ramprasadh
The Hindu
T.V. Ramprasadh’s Thodi stood out, with its detailed alapana, kriti and swaraprastara
‘Ode to PSN’, a tribute concert dedicated to guru P.S. Narayanaswamy, was organised by Aalaap and premiered on Shaale.com recently. Vocalist T.V. Ramprasadh, PSN’s disciple, performed on the occasion, displaying what a vital role Guru P.S. Narayanaswamy played in passing on his impeccable musical legacy to a number of students who are well-known musicians today.
Ramprasadh, gifted with a robust and pliable voice, presented a well-structured concert. He began with a succinct preface of Begada raga with ‘Tanavari tanamu’, the Tyagaraja kriti. The swarakalpana in the pallavi at the end of the kriti was a perfect package that highlighted the signature phrases exclusive to Begada.