The Concert started with an Alap in Rag Yamen in which he sang a Khyal in teen Tal. It was followed by mellifluous singing of Malkunz. Both these ragas are closer to carnatic music ragas of Kalyani and Hindolam respectively, and were well received by the audience. Thereafter he sang a number of Hindi Bhajans all of which were replete with Bhakthi element. The bhajan in Desh and Meera bhajan produced an air of ecstasy among the audience.
Switching over to Carnatic music, he sang Sri Thyagaraja Kriti Varalanthu in Ragam Gurjari, janyam of Mayamalava Gowla . The Svara Prasthara brought forth the inner beauty and fineness of this aesthetically pleasing raga. Theliyaleru Rama of Thyagaraja in Dhenuka, 9th melakartha was rendered with sweet melody. Kanda Nal Mudhal in Madhuvanthi was neatly executed. In the end, the Chindhu, Villinai Otha Puruvam by Bharathiar reminded the audience of the artiste’s guru Prof. S. Ramanathan. The audience responded positively with a applause.
Deepak Rajan has a bright music career ahead, and his Hindustani style of singing will open up vistas of possibilities of reaching new heights of success in the years to come. He was accompanied by H. P. Ramamoorthy, Senior Tabla player and Viresh Madhuri on the violin. The Tabla maestro produced a great laya appeal, and drew applause. The violinist ably followed the recital. His performance on the instrument was soulful, enriching and keping up the momentum and interest of the audience throughout the programme.
R Sivasubramanian
Sangeetha Rasika Sangam
M Subramanian