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Professor T. R. Subramaniam popularly known as TRS was a vocalist in the Carnatic tradition. He was popular for infusing unconventional and populistic techniques in his renditions, especially of the pallavi, without compromising on the classicism of the rendition. Famous for his willingness to explore new avenues regardless of whether they would be accepted or not, TRS' concerts were much sought after. He was also much loved as a teacher.
Professor T. R. Subramaniam popularly known as TRS was a vocalist in the Carnatic tradition. He was popular for infusing unconventional and populistic techniques in his renditions, especially of the pallavi, without compromising on the classicism of the rendition. Famous for his willingness to explore new avenues regardless of whether they would be accepted or not, TRS' concerts were much sought after. He was also much loved as a teacher.
The third recital of the series, on 7 July, was by T.R. Subrahmaniam of the Delhi University. He was accompanied by T.Rukmini on the violin, Trichur Narendran on the mridangam and N. Govindarajan on the ghatam.
TRS opened the concert with Muthuswamy Dikshitar's navagraha kriti, Angarakam, in the raga Surati. For the seven kriti-s on the planets, Dikshitar employed the sapta tala-s, namely, Dhruva, Matya, Rupaka, Jhampa, Triputa, Ata and Eka, in that order. I have observed that many musicians employ the colloquial way of two beats and one veechu (sweep of the hand) the composer's intentions. Regrettably, TRS too took liberties and rendered Angarakam with two beats and one veechu. As an instructor of music, in its theoretical as well as practical aspects, TRS has a duty to uphold tradition, respect the sentiments of great composers and acquit himself as a shining example.
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