Of the many such vaggeyakaras the Carnatic Music Trinity and their contribution are noteworthy. Saturated in Bakti Bhava and clothed in suitable Ragas they are living through the ages - in some cases not even knowing the name of the composer.
Decorative Angas enhanced the beauty of them.
Their knowlege in Literature, Music, different Languages and branches of Sastras are evident in those compositions. P.Sambamurthi it was a combined Datu Matu Stream. They are the Divine experiences of Vaggeyakaras. In India Compositions are not merely composed. Ragas live through the Composition in variety of Musical Forms. The unique feature of Indian Music is its Raga system. The notations and recording and the long bibliography reveal her strenuous effort to write the thesis of her Ph.D and this work is commendable work on Syama Sasthri and his descendents. The quotations of the present scholars’ views are given which is unique in her book. The analysis is scientifically done presenting the various views of the scholars and performers of a few compositions of Syama Sasthri. Saradambal has taken efforts to consult the performers besides musicologists along with written sources available. About the descendents of Syama Sasthri not much material is available but the author has taken pains to bring out their contribution in detail.ĭr. Has made an exhaustive study on the compositions which has not been done as an academic study except a few articles. Saradambal has done her Ph.D on this topic on “Syama Sasthri his Descendents and disciples” on which this book is based. Saradambal, Syama Sasthri and His descendents is a valuable contribution to the Carnatic music students and scholars.
I wish her success in all her endevours.ĭirector, Prof. This book is a valuable addition to students teachers and researchers. I congragulate her dedication and sincerity apparent in the various chapters. Y.Sharadambhal has done a commendable job in her research on ‘Composition of Syama Sastri and his descendents in her thesis for Ph.D degree of the Madras University. She is a good Researcher, a DedicatedTeacher and an Able Vocalist.ĭr. I am happy that her thesis is being published along with a CD where she has sung some compositions of the Composer and his Descendents. Her research is a very good DocumentationĪnd Analytical Study of the style of Sri Syama Sastri one among the celebrated Musical Trinity. student of this department and has also completed her Doctorate. Y.Saradhambal has worked on “A Study of the Compositions of Syama Sastri, his Disciples and Descendents” for her Ph.D under my guidance. Professor and Head Ph : 044 25368778 Ext. School of Fine and Performing Arts Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. In short, it is useful for researchers, teachers, students and rasikas. Subbaraya Sastry and Annasamy Sastry have been influenced by the compositions of Syama Sastry, but they have not duplicated or copied them. The analysis is scientifically done, presenting the various views of the scholars and performers of a few compositions of Syama Sastry. She has taken efforts to consult the performers besides musicologists along with written sources available. She has analysed the compositions of Syama Sastry,Subbaraya Sastry and Annasamy Sastry in respect of structure, Ragas, Talas, rhetorical beauties, etc. Saradhambal, (Reader, Department of Music, Seethalakshmi Ramasamy College, Tiruchirappalli), “Syama Sastry and his Descendents”, is a valuable contribution to the carnatic music students and scholars. PALKALAIPERUR, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI - 620 024, TAMIL NADU. of Music of our college, I send my Best Wishes and Blessings for the Success On the occasion of the releasing function of a book “Syamasastri and hisĭescendents” and CD “Kamakshi Prabhavan” by Dr.Y.Saradhambal, Reader,ĭept.
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