A well-etched Thodi by Sikkil Mala Chandrasekhar
The Hindu
Sikkil Mala Chandrasekhar brought out the elegance of the raga in her elaborate delineation
The flute concert by Sikkil Mala Chandrasekhar, which was premiered on YouTube by Naada Inbam, was a wholesome treat, but strictly traditional.
Mala began her concert with the Kanada varnam ‘Ninne kori’ by Thiruvotriyur Thyagayyar. ‘Vathapi Ganapathim bhajaeham’ in Hamsadhwani, one of the series of Shodasha Ganapathy kritis by Muthuswami Dikshitar, set the background for a spirited fare. This kriti propitiates the Ganesha who is worshipped at a shrine in the Thiruchenkattankudi Uthrapathiswaraswamy temple dedicated to Shiva. M.R. Gopinath followed her closely on the violin, adding sheen to her silky notes, showcasing his prowess during the alapana and swara repartees.