Reviews

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Thanks to the Mr Murali, Bahrain and The Hindu Trichy edition

Thanks to Mr Murali, Bahrain i just got the report in Gulf Daily News, Bahtrain dated November 14th, 2009 which has been uploaded here.

This is a report on the heArtbeat Ensemble concert held on the 13th November, 2009 at Bahrain.

A great review in The Hindu, Trichy edition dated 01 November, 2009

This is the greatest blessings for me after the Thanjavur concert performed on the 29th Oct'09 for Sadhaya Vizha at the Bragadheeswarar Temple, Thanjavur.

http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/01/stories/2009110157830600.htm

Friday, September 25, 2009

The Dinamalar Review dated Sep 24, 2009

Thanks to the press for this great support. Dinamalar - Kalaimalar review dated September 24, 2009

Art & Culture News Details, Bharatanatyam News Details Shared via AddThis

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Report in The Hindu on Sathya tour to USA & Canada

The Hindu - Retail Plus - July 05. 09

http://www.hindu.com/rp/2009/07/05/stories/2009070550110300.htm
Concert tour
K. Sathyanarayanan, a 14-year old musician performing Carnatic music on the keyboard, recently returned after a two-month concert tour of the US and Canada. Starting his tour on the 3rd of April, 2009 with a lec-dem in Portland, USA, Sathyanarayanan performed 19 concerts and a few lec-dems until the 31st of May, 2009. This tour, organised by Smt. Kala Iyer of Kalalaya, San Jose, CA, USA had Sathyanarayanan on the keyboard, Embar S. Kannan on the violin, Poongulam Subramanian on the mridangam and T. Krishnababu on thalam.

Sathya in Times of T. Nagar - June 28, 2009

To publish the scan

Sathya in Times of India, Chennai 08 Feb'09

It is a great news for all Sathyanarayanan's wellwishers that there was an article on Sathya in Times of India, Chennai supplement page 3 today - 8th Feb'09. Here is the report and look forward to all your continued wishes.

Monday, January 19, 2009

In Dinamalar on 19th Jan'09

2009 has started off well with Sathya performing a krithi at The Music Academy premises for Carnatica along with all the artists, celebrating the arrival of New Year. Sathya also performed his 1st full concert for the year 2009 on the 1st Jan'09 at Sri Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple, Mylapore for a 2 a hour concert from 7 - 9 am.

Above is the review appeared in "Dina Malar" a reputed tamizh daily, on the 19th Jan'09. It is indeed of great value and i am sure all his well wishers will be happy on same.

Friday, June 22, 2007

Reviews in 2008

Sathya has been blessed with his name included with detail interview along with 28 other upcoming artists of 2008. Vikatan Publications has taken this initiative with renowned writter Sri Charukesi presenting excellent interviews which makes you feel that the artists are there talking to you in person. Thank you Sri Charukesi & Vikatan Publication. For more details pls go to the book stall and buy this book costing just Rs 65/-. Hope you will to appreciate anandha Vikatan Publicaton's efforts to boost the young vidwans.

Sathya was there in Hyderabad to perform at "Sivam" on the 4th April'08 where in he was met by Sri Srinivasan, Chief Reporter Indian Express, Hyderabd. His impression on Sathya can be seen in The Indian Express, Hyderabad issue dated 5th April 2008 in the above photos.
Here is the link for the review article in "The Hindu" Friday in Bangalore edition on the 29th Feb'08 on the Ganabharathi - Mysore connert performed on the 10th Feb'08.
http://www.hinduonnet.com/fr/2008/02/29/stories/2008022950990300.htm

Article on the 18th Feb’08 in Star of Mysore emagazine http://starofmysore.com/main.asp?type=specialnews

CHILD PRODIGY PERFORMS IN CITY

Let me introduce K. Satyanarayana, son of Krishna Babu, aged 12 years, studying in seventh standard. Yes, but what is so special about him? The speciality is that he plays Karnatak music on the foreign cousin of harmonium – Key Board. Any student of music knows how difficult it is to produce Gamakas in a harmonium.The electronic Key Board has solved this difficulty by introducing a special lever, operating of which will produce both the upper and lower Gamakas. It takes years of practice to generate perfect music even with all the modern facilities available in this instrument. But not this boy. He can play the instrument deftly and if you listen to the recording, one gets a feeling of a matured artiste performing.

This child prodigy performed at Veene Seshanna Bhavana last week on the last day of Purandhara Tyagaraja Aradhana of Gana Bharati. The Mano Dharma he displayed was of high standard. The boy announced at the beginning of the concert that he would play compositions of both Saints alternatively. He began with Gajavadana Beduve (Hamsadhwani-Adi-Purandhara Dasa) and Guruleka (Gowri Manohari-Khanda Chapu-Tyagaraja).

In both the initial renderings, he displayed maturity by playing some simple Swaras and a simple Muktayas. A fine prelude of Alapane in Bhairavi lead to Odi Barayya (Purandhara Dasa — Adi) in Madhyama Kaala, which could have been more melodious, if it were to be in Vilamba Kaala. Tyagaraja’s Ninuvina Namadendu (Navarasa Kannada) has full scope to display virtuosity and command over the instrument, which he successfully made the most of it. He chose Kalyani as the main Raga of the evening. There was a good Alapane, replete with intricate Gamakas.

The composition Birana Brovayide by Tarangampady Panchanada Iyer (a disciple of Shyama Shastry) immortalised by Shemmangudi was pleasing. The Swara Prastara contained a Ragamalike in Rasika Priya, Mohana and Charukeshi. The tailpiece was Tamburi Meetidava (Sindhu Bhairavi-Purandhara Dasa), Vandanamu (Shahana-Tyagaraja), Bhagyada Lakshmi (MadhyamavathiPurandhara Dasa) and a Tamil composition. The lad with the knowledge and incredible Manodharma is an upcoming star in the music horizon. — S.R. Krishnamurthy

A great New Year gift in DinaMalar [3rdJan'08] for Sathya's efforts.

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Reviews in 2007

Chennai Chimes appreciating Sathya's efforts bringing the nuances of CArnatic music on the Keyboard.

An article in Dina Thanthi suggesting Sathya to switch over his instrument.

Here is the audio link of the said concert and request people to listen and decide on the verdict / adv extended by the author of the above article

http://www.esnips.com/web/Nungambakkam-Cultural-Academy-Chennai-8th-Dec07

Sathya in News Today 8th December 2007.

Review in The Hindu - Metroplus - Coimbatore Edition on 17th Aug'07

Marked by vivacity and speed

If his skill and ‘gnanam’ earned Sathyanarayana the admiration of the discerning rasikas, his tender age endeared him to everyone. B. Ramadevi

Photo: K. Ananthan.

NIMBLE FINGERS: K.Sathyanarayana.

Master K. Satyanarayana played Carnatic music on the keyboard under the auspices of Naadham at Rathna Regent, Coimbatore, where some of his fans had brought their friends along. The organisation brings to light young talent. Only this time, the ar tiste was young (12 years), but not his talent.

Satyanarayana’s concert was marked by vivacity, speed and vibrant imagination.

He commenced his concert with a varnam in Vasantha and moved on to ‘Vara Vallabha Ramanaa’ (Hamsadhwani-GNB). Apt for a Saturday, he sang the Navagraha kriti, ‘Diwakara Tanujam, Sanaihcharam’ (Dikshitar) and followed it up with ‘Sadhinchane,’ Pancharatna kriti in Arabhi (Tyagaraja).

Elegant presentation

‘Sogasu Jooda Taramaa’ (Kannadagowla) was presented elegantly while ‘Kanda Joodumee’ (Vachaspathi) was taken for detailed presentation with adequate alapana, niraval and swarakalpanas.

With an unassuming smile on his lips, Satyanarayana let his nimble fingers dance on the keyboard pouring out soft, soothing swaras.

‘Muruga Muruga Enraal’ (Saveri) by Periyasami Thooran and ‘Saarasamukhi’(Gowda Malhar) by Muthaiah Bhagavatar were right in place before he entered into a leisurely alapana of Thodi for ‘Shree Krishnam Bhaja Maanasa’ (Dikshitar).

B. Ananthakrishnan on the violin was most supportive and his solos drew wide applause.

After this sumptuous feast followed the thani which was nothing short of an ecstatic dance by Kumbakonam Swaminathan on the mridangam and Harihara Subramaniam on the ghatam.

After the thillana in Desh, Satyanarayana wound up with ‘Ramdhun’ giving his concert a sober, spiritual conclusion.

If his skill and ‘gnanam’ earned him the admiration of the discerning rasikas, his tender age endeared him to everyone.