A musical homage was paid to the legendary Carnatic maestro Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna here on Sunday, under the aegis of Subrahmanya Mahati Sangeetha Samiti. The event, which spanned from morning to evening at the Samiti’s cultural auditorium, featured a series of vocal concerts that celebrated Balamuralikrishna’s compositions and musical legacy.
The performances were marked by both reverence and talent, as disciples of the renowned vocalist Modumudi Sudhakar, along with promising young artists such as Lanka Tejaswi, Bankupalli Vidyasagar, S. Satvika, Burra Neelakantha Shastri, Vemuri Venkata Vishwanath, Tushar Poornavalli, and Sriranjani, rendered various ‘kritis’ composed by Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna. Their renditions brought out the lyrical beauty and melodic richness embedded in his works.
They were accompanied on violin by K. Subrahmanyaraju and B.V.S. Krishna, while Kundurthi Aravind and K.K. Adinarayanasharma provided rhythm support on the mridangam, enhancing the musical experience for the audience.
In the evening, veteran vocalists Modumudi Sudhakar and D.V. Mohanakrishna graced the stage with their performances. Their nuanced rendering showcased their mastery and served as a fitting tribute to ‘Sangeeta Neerajanam’— a musical offering. They were accompanied by Subrahmanyaraju on viloin, Aravind and Adinarayanasharma on mridangam, and Haribabu on ghatam.
The event was properly coordinated by C.V. Rao and Rama Lakshmi, secretaries of the organising committee, according to a press release.
Published – July 06, 2025 06:46 pm IST