By Dr. Rama V. Bennur
The Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha had organised a fine flute concert on the 8th of December 2019, in memory of Lalitha V. Murthy. Young and proud flautist of Mysuru, Vidwan V. Vamshidhar presented this concert accompanied by Vidwan Matthur Srinidhi on violin, Vidwan H.S. Sudheendra on mridanga and Vidwan G.S. Ramanujam onthe ghata respectively. Vamshidhar is the grandson of Vidwan Deshikachar from whom he had his initial training. Later on he continued his tutelage under his uncle Vidwan D. Balakrishna. They both have presented innumerable Veena-Venu concerts. The typical Mysuru baani adorns Vamshidhar’s style of playing flute. Raga bhava reigns his blowing and the rich naada follows obediently.
