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.