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#SS 21/2021 #91

A week of rehearsals.
For a weekend of concerts.
And Checks.
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An attempt to train a young student for her maiden accompanist role. Some Zoom sessions, some face to face.
Not usually done as accompanying artistes are usually violinists.
She accompanied, on the Veena, her vocalist mum’s students, a varnam in two speeds, an assortment of krithis and light semi classical pieces.
Attended the programme on Saturday morning, dress code for the group being white and red.
A successful attempt.
With the usual mic balancing issues.
Photo shows a proud teacher draped in a red and white checked cotton silk saree, with red and gold bolders and pallu.
Pristine serene white,
Crazy red checks.
Against a backdrop of my little pool, colourful plants and calm, almost asleep Ganesha.
Oops, He’s hiding behind me, however, Mr Super Pig, bright and orange, seems to be enjoying the photo shoot.