The novel and pleasing accompaniment was the electronic keyboard played by PR Venkatasubramanian. The instrument produced numerous varieties of pleasing sound effects which enhanced the audio appeal of the recital
– Indian Express
“Aadyantha Prabhu – Manifestations of Godhead who stand for totality (Poornam) – Ganesha and Entirety (Sampoornam) also meaning that which is endless – Aanjaneya” – this was the concept chosen for presentation. Based on selected, well-known episodes from the epics and other stories centering around these two deities, a Tamil lyrical format for the ballet has been composed and set to music by P.R. Venkatasubramanian, a disciple of Needamangalam Krishnamurthi Bhagavathar. The lively lyrics enabled the dancers to bring forth with devotion, the chosen theme.
– The Hindu
Dance Ballet “Vanavillin 7 Varnangal” based on “Pied Piper of Hamelin” was presented at the Russian Cultural Centre. The Ballet comprised of all kinds of music and dance styles symbolising unity and national integration. The lyrics and music were really a proof of professionalism and were apt to the situations. The Ballet was written and set to tunes by shri P.R. Venkata Subramanian.
– Evening Madras
The ‘Murugan Talattu’ of Shri P.R. Venkatasubramanian kept the audience alert and awake.
– Natya
Commenced the recital with the Pushpanjali followed by ‘Parvathy Sutane’ in Ragam Shanmugha Priya. Both the items were crisp and scintillating and were the compositions of the contemporary composer and keyboard artiste P.R. Venkatasubramanian.
– The Artiste
Moulded by the expert Guru Smt. Kanchana Janardhanan in the Vazhuvoor Tradition, these budding talents presented the compositions of their school’s Aasthaana Vidwan or the permanent scholar and composer Shri P.R. Venkatasubramanian. All the items were challenging in terms of composition.
– The Artiste
The Ragas preceding every piece brought out flamboyant performance from Subbu’s Keyboard.
-The New Indian Express
Dancers from Bharathanjali presented ‘Tathaastu’. In this the swaram for Sani had the notes Si and Ni which rightly insisted on the importance of the character Sani. Lyricist and Music Composer P.R. Venkatasubramanian did justice to the music and lyrics for ‘Tathaastu’ .
–The New Indian Express
‘Gananatha Nee’ in praise of Lord Ganesha, in Ragam Niroshta was heart-throbbing. The very name Niroshta means that the lips won’t touch and the raga name Niroshta has chosen swaras which go well with its very name. Composer P R Venkatasubramanian had set the lyrics in such a way that it obeyed the rule of Niroshta.
– The New Indian Express
An additional highlight was that the day’s agenda included many of the compositions of the contemporary lyricist and keyboard Artiste PR Venkata Subramanian, a disciple of Needamangalam Krishnamurthy Bhagawathar. The items were worthy additions to the Bharathanatyam repertoire with the lyrics giving enough room for the sancharis.
– The New Indian Express
The Madras Telugu Academy organised the Ugadi Purashkar 97 One of the best performances for the day was the Keyboard recital by Sri.P.R. venkatasubramanian where the keyboard being a western instrument was handled brilliantly by the artiste. He played the carnatic ragas like Kalyani, Kapi and Sindhubhairavi, a brilliant integration of the east and west (Western instrument and South Indian music) symbolising universal integration. The highlight of the programme was that the artiste met the challenges by not using any of the facilities available on the Keyboard. The artiste was previously alloted 10 minutes but due to time constrain it was reduced to 6 minutes. The artiste took up the challenge with a confident smile and won the applause of one and all. This act of his proved his expertise and his courage that took him to the greatest heights.
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Keyboard Subbu 