COMPOSITIONS OF MYSORE VASUDEVACHARYA
Mysore Vasudevacharya was a prolific composer and one of the foremost figures in Carnatic music. His compositions are known for their lyrical beauty, rich melodic content, and adherence to traditional musical structures. He composed numerous krithis in various languages, primarily in Telugu and Sanskrit, which often pay homage to Hindu deities, especially Lord Rama and Lord Krishna, as well as various forms of the Goddess Devi.
The themes of his krithis range from devotion and spirituality to philosophical contemplation and poetic expression which explore a wide range of ragas, both popular and rare, showcasing his deep understanding and mastery of melodic structures.
He composed krithis in traditional ragas like Todi, Kalyani, Bhairavi as well as lesser-known ragas like Devagandhari, Manji, and Jaganmohini.
Vasudevacharya's compositions adhere closely to the traditional Carnatic music form, with clear delineation of pallavi, anupallavi, and charanam sections and often feature intricate rhythmic patterns, melodic embellishments, and well-crafted sahitya (lyrics) that enhance the musical experience.
Learn Mysore Vasudevacharya Compositions taught by Ganakalabhushana Dr R K Padmanabha and Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran in this course. The following 11 compositions are included in this course:
1) Bhajare re re manasa - Abheri - Adi
2) Idi Samayamu - Natakapriya - Roopakam
3) Lambodara - Kambhodhi - Roopakam
4) Ninne nammiti - Simhendramadhyama - Mishra chapu
5) Pranamamyaham - Gowla - Adi
6) Varnam - Gati nee - Saraswati - Adi
7) Sharade - Yadhukulakambhodhi - Adi (2)
8) Shreemadadi - Kalyani - Roopakam
9) Sree hari vallabhe - Suddhadhanyasi - Adi
10) Vanajaksha - Mandari - Adi Tala - Varnam
11) Varalakshmi - Gowrimanohari - Roopakam
Notations for the compositions taught in the masterclass session are available in this folder Mysore Vasudevacharya Compositions
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Bhajare - Abheri - Adi - Mysore Vasudevacharya
Learn Bhajare , a composition of Mysore Vasudevacharya in Abheri, set to Adi taught by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran.
Notation can be found here
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Idi samayamu - Natakapriya - Roopakam - Mysore Vasudevacharya
Learn Idi samayamu , a composition of Mysore Vasudevacharya in Natakapriya, set to Roopakam taught by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran.
Notation can be found here
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Lambhodaram - Kambhodhi - Roopakam - Mysore Vasudevacharya
Learn Lambhodaram Avalambe , a composition of Mysore Vasudevacharya in Kambhodhi, set to Roopakam taught by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran.
Notation can be found here
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Ninne nammiti - Simhendramadhyamam - Mishra Chapu - Mysore Vasudevacharya
Learn Nimme nammiti, a composition of Shri Mysore Vasudevachar in Raga Simhendramadhyamam taught by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran.
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Pranamamyaham - Gowla - Adi - Mysore Vasudevacharya
Learn to sing the Gowla masterpiece of Mysore Vasudevacharya, Pranamamyaham in Raga Gowla set to Adi from Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran.
The notation can be found < a href = "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M2DgKAariWz0tUMD82HUANsO6RdOU2dh/view?usp=sharing" > here -
Gati nee - Saraswati - Adi - Mysore Vasudevacharya (Varnam)
Learn the Varnam in Raga Saraswati, set to Adi tala, a composition of Mysore Vasudevacharya taught by Ganakalabhushana Dr R K Padmanabha.
Notation can be found here
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Sharade - Yadukulakambhodhi - Adi - Mysore Vasuevacharya
Learn Sharade , a composition of Mysore Vasudevacharya in Yadhukulakambhodhi, set to Adi 2 kalai taught by Ganakalabhushana Dr R K Padmanabha.Notation can be found here
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Shreemadadi - Kalyani - Roopakam - Mysore Vasudevacharya
Learn Shreemadadi , a composition of Mysore Vasudevacharya in Kalyani, set to Roopakam taught by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran.
Notation can be found here
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Vanajaksha - Mandari - Adi Tala - Mysore Vasudevacharya - Varnam
Learn the rare Mandari varnam, Vanajaksha, composition of Mysore Vasudevachar, taught by Sangita Kalanidhi Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran See notation.
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Varalakshmi - Gowrimanohari - Roopakam - Mysore Vasudevacharya
Learn Varalakshmi , a composition of Mysore Vasudevacharya in Gowrimanohari, set to Roopakam taught by Ganakalabhushana Dr R K Padmanabha. Notation can be found here
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Sree hari vallabhe - Shuddhadhanyasi - Adi - Mysore Vasudevacharya
Learn Sree hari vallabhe , a composition of Mysore Vasudevacharya in Shuddhadhanyasi, set to Adi taught by Ganakalabhushana Dr R K Padmanabha. Notation can be found here