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| The Quartet is also actively engaged in exploring new frontiers of playing chamber music. One such attempt was the release of the CD entitled "Resonance". The album released in April 2001, is an attempt to blend the two classical traditions, namely the Western and the South Indian. The album features compositions of South Indian classical music arranged for a string quartet using Western principles of harmony. A good beginning has paved the path for many more such albums to follow soon as the name suggests. |
| No. |
| Composer |
| 1. |
| Navaragamalika |
| Varnam |
| Adi |
| Patnam Subramanya Iyer |
| 2. |
| Palukavademira |
| Devamanohari |
| Adi |
| Mysore Vasudevachar |
| 3. |
| Esane |
| Chakravakam |
| Rupakam |
| Papanasam Sivan |
| 4. |
| Raghuvamsa |
| Kathanakuthoohalam |
| Adi |
| Patnam Subramanya Iyer |
| 5. |
| Amba Kamakshi |
| Bhairavi |
| Misra Chapu |
| Shyama Sastri |
| 6. |
| Mokshamu |
| Saramati |
| Adi |
| Thyagaraja |
| 7. |
| Sara sara samarai |
| Kuntalavarali |
| Adi |
| Thyagaraja |
| 8. |
| Mohanalahari |
| Bhilahari |
| Adi |
| V.S.Narasimhan |
| 9. |
| Krishna nee beagane baro |
| Misra Yaman |
| Misra Chapu |
| Vyasaraya |
| This is "The Hindu"'s review of the album at a glance. |
| THE HINDU Monday July 3, 2001 Resonance- The Madras String Quartet (Oriental Records), The Madras String Quartet, comprising of the leader V.S.Narasimhan (violin), Krishna Murali (violin), V.R.Sekar (cello) and B.J.Chandran (viola) has attempted something unusual. The quartet has played some Carnatic compositions in Western classical style. The resulting combination of melody and harmony constantly resonates in your mind! 'Raghuvamsasudha' in Kathanakuthuhalam is played in a stately style, while 'Amba Kamakshi' in Bhairavi sounds majestic. The rhythms of the various compositions have been beautifully integrated into the arrangements. The versatility of Narasimhan, who is the brain behind the project, is evident throughout, specially his composition in Bilae is completely at ease in both Indian and Western classical styles which is rare in a musician. This album will serve as an excellent introduction to both the genres of music. A must buy! Excellent. SAVITHA PADMANABHAN |
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