Dr M Balamuralikrishna : A challenge-seeking composer - A Talk in English by Dr Padma Sugavanam

Dr. Padma Sugavanam, speaks about the life and contribution of Dr. Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna (BMK) in a music conference that was held in Bangalore recently. An excerpt from her engaging and educating talk was relayed by All India Radio (AIR), this morning. Her talk, titled as “Sapta swaramulu nā jeevamu” mainly focuses on: 1. What can be interpreted of BMK’s musical mind by exploring his compositions? 2. What’s are his creations and what is the musical value in them? 3. How one could enhance and appreciate Muraligānam in a deeper and a better way. 4. What is so unique about BMK as a composer? 5. How does he capture and crystallise the essence of a rāga in his compositions? and, 6. What is the perspective of Muraligānam from the lens of Semmangudi school of music… and many more. When we listen to her talk, not only we get the answers to the above, but also get a newer perspective to enjoy and appreciate Muraligānam better. Notes: a. If you would like to watch video of BMK singing the rāga Vanaspati, here is a link.    • Ishvari Jagadhishvari - Vanaspati - Janaka...   b. More information about Dr. Padma Sugavanam can be obtained from her website. https://www.padmasugavanam.com/