Syllables interwoven with verses that describe the
A devotional song that extols Goddess Devi, the.Srungara Lahari - Keertanam - Nilambari.Here the lovelorn Nayika (heroine) pines for Peruvudayan or Swarajathi is a Srungara-oozing central piece that lays equal emphasis on nritta (pure dance) andĪbhinaya the expressional content.'Kaana Aavalaanane' - Swarajathi - Kambhodi.A peppy flourish played on the mridangam as a prelude to a Bharata Natyam recital revived by.Mela Prapti - Nattai - Anga - Thanjavur Quartet.Presenting and performing these pieces seldom seen on stage these days, Dr.Vyjayantimala Bali delights the viewers with all that she imbibed from legendary gurus like Vazuvoor Ramiah Pillai, K.N.Dandayuthapani Pillai, Thanjavur Kitappa Pillai and Mylapore Gowri Ammal.įlawless in style and fascinating in content, it's a delectable audio visual fare for Bharatanatyam lovers.
Taken from live recordings of her concerts in different places, times and on different occasions, they not only highlight the artist's flair and felicity, but also provide a new perspective of the infinite beauty and variety of Bharatanatyam.
Vyjayantimala Bali, one of the finest and foremost Bharatanatyam exponents of our times. This product is a compilation of some rare items performed by Dr. The finale that invokes the blessings of Goddess Meenakshi of Madurai on the performer, audience and the whole world.Mangalam - Madhyamavathi - Rupakam - Thanjavur Quartet.A folk melody with simple lyrics, it presents one of those whimsical pranks of Lord Siva as Chokkalingam in Madurai city.Nondi Chindu - Ragamaligai - Talamaligai.Heard in music concerts and customized for dance, this oriented item,ĭescribes a lovelorn maiden's appeal to Lord Brihadeswara of Thanjavur.Chalamu jese( Tana Varnam) Panthuvarali.This composition is in praise of Thirugnana Sambandar, the boy-saint andĬontains some brisk nritta (pure dance) components. An item performed when the deity is taken out in processionĭuring festivals.This product represents an earnest desire to pass on to posterity all that she had learnt from the likes of Vazuvoor Ramiah Pillai, K.N.Dandayuthapani Pillai, Thanjavur Kitappa Pillai and Mylapore Gowri Ammal in the course of her illustrious career. Selected from live video recordings of her recitals at different venues and times, they stand testimony to the artiste elan and erudition nurtured under the tutelage of celebrated gurus. Vyjayantimala Bali, the legendary Bharatanatyam exponent regales the viewers with some rare and almost forgotten items once performed in temples and revived by her. She employs the most authentic techniques from her rich Bharatnatyam vocabulary to create an aesthetic experience that will delight students and lovers of classical dance no end.ĭr. In her inimitable style, she outlines the personality and proclivity of each deity besides discussing the overall structure with the sahitya, madras and jathis that go with each kavuthuvam. If fluidity marks her movements during the recital, coherence rules her explanation that She describes in detail how this piece, performed as a part of the temple festival in the olden days for propitiating the deities ruling the nine directions or junctions, provides sample scope for a dancer. Nuances of Navasandhi Kavuthuvam, a traditional item long forgotten and rarely performed on stage these days. Here Dr.vyjayantimala Bali, the legendary Bharatanatyam exponent treats the viewers to the