Vocal concert by Pt Ravikiran held

Mangaluru: The Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Mangaluru chapter, in association with Art Kanara Trust and Chiranthana Charitable Trust, Surathkal, organised ‘A morning with Pandit Ravikiran Manipal,’ a Hindustani vocal music concert, at Kodial Guthu Centre for Art & Culture here on Sunday. Pandit Ravikiran Manipal was accompanied by Bharavi Deraje on tabla, Shashikiran Manipal on harmonium, and Damodar Hegde on tanpura and for vocal support. The Baithak proved to be a continuous shower of morning ragas. It started off with a beautiful rendition of Nat Bhairavi (three compositions), followed by Jayant Malhar (two compositions), and ended with the soothing Tumri in Raag Pilu. This is the fifth Baithak at Kodialguthu conducted under the musical heritage of Karnataka series organised by INTACH, Mangaluru chapter. The intimate setting of a heritage house provided the perfect ambience for a classical musical experience. Ravikiran is an A-grade vocalist of All India Radio, Mangaluru. He had his initial training under Pandit Madhava Bhat, Udupi, a well-known guru of the Agra Gwalior Gharana. He later received his tutelage under Pandit Narayana Pandit. He obtained ‘Sangeeth Alankar’ from Akhil Bharateeya Gandharv Maha Vidyalay and ‘Vidwat’ from the Karnataka Secondary Education Board. He has performed at many music festivals in India and toured Gulf countries, Malaysia and Singapore. Subhas Chandra Basu, convener of INTACH, Mangaluru chapter, welcomed the gathering and initiated the Baithak. The programme is supported by the department of Kannada and culture.