Carnatic Conversations in Western Style: Desh Thillana

This piece is V.S. Narasimhan's quartet arrangement in his ongoing efforts to combine the beauty of Indian melodies with the glory of harmony present in the Western Music system.
The music used is the piano reduction of the quartet score.
Original composition: Lalgudi G. Jayaraman
Performers: violin: V.S. Narasimhan - piano: Adelaide Edelson.
Ms Edelson is a well known pianist and performer in the Washington area.
It was amazing for Narasimhan to experience how quickly she got the feel for this music which is really foreign to her. In addition to her focus and dedication to music, it was clear that she possesses a unique perception in order to be able to play this without having ever delved into Indian music.
This was performed as an informal concert at the residence of Mr. Fred Shoup whose gracious hosting is gratefully acknowledged.

[@aprilblossoms4]

I must have listened to the legend LJ’s Desh Thillana hundreds of times and yet I can’t get enough. This rendition with the violin and piano is magnificent. Thank you VSN sir for giving that western touch to these beautiful compositions. I don’t know what I was doing 15 years ago but I definitely missed out listening to these when they came out.

[@srajan5286]

Carnatic and western.... fantastic

[@naveensmusicloungeyt]

Legendary musical genius Sri.VS Narasimhan

[@vinaidrt]

Beautiful rendition. I'm glad to see that the westerners are learning about the beautiful art form that is Indian Carnatic Sangeetham!

[@Jvs-eq3iy]

Desh was rendered wonderfully. I thank the Pianist for a great understanding.

[@Susanchocoholic32456]

Oh my goodness this is such a delight to listen to!!

[@rameshpc4423]

this is what i was searching for a long time 💯✨ excellent coordination between them some more they can do it like this super

[@hellomusichellomusic]

This is very beautiful... So much hard work and dedication.Vazhga Ungal Thondu Intha Isai Aruvikku ... The pianist is also brilliant :)

[@rithwik123]

sheer brilliance!! what a stupendous ensemble and mellifluous rendition!! god bless

[@NarendraTirunagari]

Narsimhan ji,, You are the best. Keep uploading more videos. and please release more albums... All the best Sir.

[@vallakipriya1947]

Great effort!!! Beautiful presentation !!! Very nice blending of both carnatic and western music

[@akarshsimha9623]

Is there anywhere we can buy sheet music (for the piano accompaniment) of this amazing arrangement?

[@padmaisonaroll8613]

This sounds so beautiful! 👌🏻💜🌸

[@NarendraTirunagari]

Narsimhan ji.. Make these also as albums.... :) :) :)

[@UdayKumar-qo7ke]

Masterpiece ..assistant

[@vivekanandaswami8365]

Very nice Sir

[@BijuManivasan]

Great sir.

[@commonmanv.2196]

beautiful

[@musicandsrividya]

💝

[@LaxmiNarayan-31014]

Desh raaga??

[@praveen.thumma]

Yes.

[@praveen.thumma]

Composition : Desh Thillana by Lalgudi Jayaraman