Episodes
Saturday Mar 27, 2010
Episode 62: Featured Raaga Alapana - Atana -- Part II
Saturday Mar 27, 2010
Saturday Mar 27, 2010
In this episode, we conclude the analysis of the Atana raaga alapana by Sri. G. N. Balasubramanian. We discuss how Sri. GNB uses specific techniques such as "jaarus" or glides in his alapana, and highlight his mesmerizing, fast passages towards the conclusion of this highly spontaneous exercise.
Tuesday Mar 16, 2010
Episode 61: Featured Raaga Alapana - Atana -- Part I
Tuesday Mar 16, 2010
Tuesday Mar 16, 2010
In this episode, we feature an alapana of raaga Atana, rendered by the legendary musician Sri. G. N. Balasubramaniam. Vidya translates portions of this alapana, a highly spontaneous and improvisational aspect of Carnatic music into swaras (notes). She highlights the salient phrases that capture the quintessential beauty of this bright raga and the development of the alapana in distinct segments.
Friday Mar 05, 2010
Episode 60: Featured Raaga -- Atana
Friday Mar 05, 2010
Friday Mar 05, 2010
In this segment, we discuss the raaga Atana. Using a Papanasam Sivam composition, Vidya shares with us this raaga's high emotive appeal. She also illustrates key phrases in this raaga and describes its form and scope. We conclude the episode by covering some well known Atana compositions one can expect to hear at concerts.