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Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsWe are all aware that the songs of Shyama Sastri are noted for their intricate thala subtleties, while compositions of Thyagaraja are rich in bhava and the songs of Dikshitar highlight Raga Swaroopas. It is certainly remarkable that the basic features reflect the three vital aspects of music.Everybody would know that Shyama Sastri’s songs carry distinct individuality and mark him out as a great composer whose compositions are considered to have a therapeutic effect, with a stressed appeal of Vilambakala. Is overflowing devotion and matchless divine love for Sri Devi Kamakshi non-parallel. We have admired the overwhelming effect which is invisibly passed on through the singer to the listeners to gather the joy of absolute love and pure devotion to Devi, that characterises every song of Shyama Sastri. The musical trinity of Carnatic Music has certainly indicated that music is not a profession, but is an offering to god.It was a gala evening at the Indian Fine Arts Society, on the eve of the sadabhishekam (80th year) of the Society when Sri Shyama Sastri Day was celebrated. Many would remember how a censure motion and a strong reaction resulted in the birth of Indian Fine Arts Society, which is into its 80th year. When a ban from Music Academy descended on violin maestro Chowdaiya for using a seven-stringed violin, he answered the challenge by engaging Gokhale Hall, and through BV Gopalakrishna Rao, a close friend of Chowdaiya, the Indian Fine Arts Society was born. Currently under the Presidentship of V Sethuraman and Secretary Dr Radhakrishnan, the Society continues its march, serving the cause of Fine Arts.Vijayalakshmi Subramaniam’s vocal concert on this day revealed her musical heritage that has always been linked to perceive the divine in us. She brought out the sublimity of Telugu compositions through her technique of presentation, which was very evident.While on the subject, I used to wonder why Telugu dominates Carnatic Music. Probably because some of the rulers and chieftains who patronised arts in the Tamil belts were of Telugu origins and their court language was Telugu or many of the prominent composers were themselves of Telugu origin and other composers imbibed the language effortlessly. Adoption of Telugu helped the composers and musicians with a large sphere to operate.first published:January 01, 1970, 05:30 ISTlast updated:January 01, 1970, 05:30 IST
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We are all aware that the songs of Shyama Sastri are noted for their intricate thala subtleties, while compositions of Thyagaraja are rich in bhava and the songs of Dikshitar highlight Raga Swaroopas. It is certainly remarkable that the basic features reflect the three vital aspects of music.

Everybody would know that Shyama Sastri’s songs carry distinct individuality and mark him out as a great composer whose compositions are considered to have a therapeutic effect, with a stressed appeal of Vilambakala. Is overflowing devotion and matchless divine love for Sri Devi Kamakshi non-parallel. We have admired the overwhelming effect which is invisibly passed on through the singer to the listeners to gather the joy of absolute love and pure devotion to Devi, that characterises every song of Shyama Sastri. The musical trinity of Carnatic Music has certainly indicated that music is not a profession, but is an offering to god.

It was a gala evening at the Indian Fine Arts Society, on the eve of the sadabhishekam (80th year) of the Society when Sri Shyama Sastri Day was celebrated.

Many would remember how a censure motion and a strong reaction resulted in the birth of Indian Fine Arts Society, which is into its 80th year. When a ban from Music Academy descended on violin maestro Chowdaiya for using a seven-stringed violin, he answered the challenge by engaging Gokhale Hall, and through BV Gopalakrishna Rao, a close friend of Chowdaiya, the Indian Fine Arts Society was born. Currently under the Presidentship of V Sethuraman and Secretary Dr Radhakrishnan, the Society continues its march, serving the cause of Fine Arts.

Vijayalakshmi Subramaniam’s vocal concert on this day revealed her musical heritage that has always been linked to perceive the divine in us. She brought out the sublimity of Telugu compositions through her technique of presentation, which was very evident.

While on the subject, I used to wonder why Telugu dominates Carnatic Music. Probably because some of the rulers and chieftains who patronised arts in the Tamil belts were of Telugu origins and their court language was Telugu or many of the prominent composers were themselves of Telugu origin and other composers imbibed the language effortlessly. Adoption of Telugu helped the composers and musicians with a large sphere to operate.