Cleveland trip 2012

[I wrote this post in 2012 but never published it until 2023].

I was more than overjoyed to be attending the Cleveland Aradhana Festival- my first time and what an experience it was! First of all, I must congratulate Shri Sundaram and team for their yeoman service to Carnatic Music and the excellent organisation. I was there for 3 days - unfortunately I had to miss the concerts of Shri NSG, Sri Ranjani and Alamelu Mani whom I wanted to listen to, eagerly. However, I did catch Sri Ranjani's concert online - it was sublime. Her rendition of parimaLa ranganAtham and the kAmbodi alapana were classy and displayed not only her vidwat and lineage but also her hard work and dedication.

P.S. I am writing lists from memory - may have missed out on some things.
Thursday, 12th April:

Karthik Suresh Iyer 

1. tuLasi daLa
2. brovasamayamidE - Gowrimanohari - RNS
3. adi nIpai

T Gireesh - Brindamma's Grandson.

For a fan of Brinda and the Dhanammal Family, this concert was top-notch! What an amazing bEgaDa and varALi! Aha!!

1. aparAdhamula nOrva - rasali
2. shankari nIvE - R
3. ETi janma - RNS
4. mahArAju karammanE - behag

Aishwarya Vidya Raghunath
Very good pathantaram
Highlights:  kalaigiyuNTE , koNTEgADu

Nirmala Sunderrajan
Highlights: tanayuni brova, mOratOpu

TNS:
One of the best concerts I have heard! Review already posted elsewhere!

Friday, 13th April 2012:
Dr. Ritha Rajan
Highlights: shrI shukra bhagavantam, nIvErA kula, kA vA vA (while sang this, a danceuse performed abhinaya, inspired by Ritha Rajan's music!), tanayuni brOva,