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“A singing sensation with a voice that has wooed a thousand ears” -
The Telegraph. (Kolkata)
“Mashkoor Ali Khansahab’s renowned disciple Sounak Chatterjee
presented the Raga in the ideal style of the Kiarana gayaki and the
tans and sargams were crystal clear.”- Jansatta
(Sounak) … “the protégée of Mashkoor Ali Khan showed glimpses of
novelty in his rendition of the Raga Yaman.” - Anandabazar Patrika.
“Sounak’s rendition of Raga Puriya Dhanashree was a beautiful
experience”. – Anandabazar Patrika
“Sounak started with Raga Multani. This difficult Raga was treated
with dexterity and Sounak sang the Vilambit and Drut khayals keeping
the intrinsic mood of the Raga intact. The swar-uchchar was accurate
and the note combinations of the taan-sargams were exceptional.” –
Anandabazar Patrika.
“It was a UK debut for Sounak Chatterjee of Kolkata and what a debut
it was! It was a performance worthy of a singer twice his age. We
are proud to have him for his first concert outside India. Sounak
performed the evening melody Raga “Yaman”. His rendition of the
‘Raga’ was of the highest order, expressive, penetrating and active
in intonation and dazzling in rhythm. The concluding item of the
evening was a short composition on the Raga ‘Basant’ (spring
melody). The whole piece was even more marvellously crafted,
aesthetically realised and gracefully formal.” - Sur Sangbad : News
bulletin from Surdhwani. (UK)
The mood was set with an enthralling rendering of Raag Yaman by
Sounak – The Telegraph (Kolkata)
…his performance the night before was captivating…many were moved
emotionally by the depth of his expression, and the peacefulness
which settled on them while listening…..Mr. Chatterjee had them
spellbound with the wonderful technique of his singing style, the
beauty of his voice, the way he described the traditions of various
ragas and through his gentle appeal for understanding, tolerance and
acceptance in humankind…it was a privilege to have the opportunity
to host his first United States appearance. – Professor LaBar
(Chairman – Dept of Music and Arts Tennessee Terch Univ. Cookville
USA)
… “Baaje Korun Surey” performed by vocalist Sounak Chattopadhyay was
brilliant…
- Hindustan Times. (Kolkata)
….some forms of music transports the mind to a different world, far
from the humdrum of city life, to some mystic address, Sounak’s
music belongs to the realm of such rare ecstacy…. Ekdin (Kolkata)
…among the young breed of musicians deftly carrying on the tradition
is Sounak Chattopadhyay, with his collage of classical bandishes and
Tagore’s songs. The singer makes a bold and laudable effort to sing
select songs of Tagore, and the subsequent Ragas they are based on,
one after the other….Vocally, Sounak is sweet and melodious and
shows a lot of serious classical grooming…. The Times of India
(Kolkata)
… Sounak Chattopadhyay presented short Khayal bandishes in Ragas
Megh and Gaud Malhar. His renditions amply bear nuances of his
taalim (training). The vilambit Khayal particularly was extremely
well sung…. Desh Patrika
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