Felt totally immersed in musical bliss @ JSS Auditorium Jayanagar Blore - Occasion is unmistakably Padmashri Pt M Venkateshkumar's masterly vocals that captivated a packed house.
He was grandly felicitated by Sitar Nawaz Ustad Bhale Khan Memorial Foundation Trust along with co-sponsors Infosys' Dr.Sudhamurthy, in the dignified presence of Justice Santosh Hegde, Sri Chiranjeevi Singh and other dignitaries.Veteran Sri Ravindra Yavagal on Tabla and Vyasmurti Katti on Harmonium very aptly accompanied the celebrated Vocalist. He was presented a citation alongwith a purse of Rs.1.0 lakh.
In gratitude, Sri M venkateshkumarji presented to the audience a galore of his popular bountiful renditions comprising Mansoon Raagas, vachanas and dasa sahithya.
Also, the Trust in association with donors handed out scholarships to upcoming worthy & musically orientated students. Brothers Hafiz Bale Khan, Rais Bale Khan and family can take credit to have conducted the whole evening befittingly without much ado, supported by scores of volunteers. There were no lengthy boring speeches albeit dignitaries Justice Santosh Hegde and Former Karnataka State Chief Secretary Sri Chiranjeevi Singh spoke so meaningfully sensing the mood of the occasion.
A huge round of applause for Ustad Bale Khan Legacy prompting Pt.M.Venkatesh Kumar to sing some memorable compositions that were swift in nature as his wont. The evergreen 'Akka Kelavva', 'Toredhu Jeevisa bahudhe', Hanuman Chant, 'Binati Karat Hun' and a Chota Tarana stand out in my memory though there were two Miyan Malhar and Sohin raaga based classical presentations in the beginning. Audience just love the way Sri Venkatesh Kumar carries on their promises in an unbridled manner
It was surely a memorable evening considering the enormous following for classical music, especially Sr. M.Venkatesh kumar's powerful vocals that touches the hearts of even those who haven't had a keenness for music.!..Such is the power of his eternal music.
