| Quotables from the Press |
| ...The spirituality of his music evoked a sense of peace and harmony - a befitting opening to the World Religious Conference - (Straits Times - Jan 1997) ...Ghanavenothan Retnam's music appeased the cultural appetite of the Lucknowites with the rendition of the ballet....the music was in perfect tandem with the dancers..... - (Hindustani Times, India - Dec 1999) ...Praise must go to the music composer Ghanavenothan Retnam (on flute) whose spirited playing added spice to the proceedings... - (Straits Times - May 2003) |
| ...And on this night,the clear,cool music of his flute permeates the concert. - (Straits Times - Sep 1982) ...Ghana's bamboo reed and his unmistakable style bring the music closer to the heart. The sound is fluent and it speaks of dawn in hushed tones.......It is a jaunty piece with more than a hint of folkish merrymaking. - (The Hansa Magazine - 5th Issue) |
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| ...created history by being the first clasical Indian musician to win the Young Artist Award since the award started in 1992. - (Straits Times - Sep 1995) ...Hi own unique style of blending the Carnatic style with Hindustani form of music brings out a new experience for the listener....His ability to captivate the listener with charm of his music has won him many laurels...(Aesthetics - Jan 1995) |