Sanjay Subrahmanyam | Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Natakurinji

Immerse yourself in the brilliant, high-energy world of South Indian classical music with this archival gem from the Darbar Festival 2008. Recorded live on 4 April 2008 at the Phoenix Theatre in Leicester, this release features the globally acclaimed Carnatic vocal maestro, Sanjay Subrahmanyam.

Born into a family deeply steeped in the tradition, Sanjay's distinct style combines immense structural discipline with explosive, creative freedom. In this performance, he presents a masterfully structured Ragam Tanam Pallavi (RTP), elaborating on the lively and expressive contours of Raag Natakurinji.

Sanjay is backed by a powerhouse Carnatic ensemble that matches his intensity note for note: Santhanam Varadharajan provides brilliant melodic counterpoints on the violin, while the rhythmic engine of Neyveli Venkatesh on the mridangam and RN Prakash on the ghatam keeps the performance driving forward with breathless complexity.

Bring the thrilling warmth and peerless artistry of live Carnatic music into your home with this unforgettable, legendary concert recording.

Performers:
Sanjay Subrahmanyam – Carnatic Vocal
Santhanam Varadharajan – Violin
Neyveli Venkatesh – Mridangam
RN Prakash – Ghatam