From the opening notes of ‘Varavallabha Ramana’ in Hamsadhwani, Sharma set the tone for a concert steeped in classicism and depth. His leisurely rendering of Muthuswami Dikshitar’s ‘Kanakambari’ in the raga Kanakambari was particularly apt for the Navaratri season. This was followed by Shyama Sastry’s ‘Ninnu Vina’ in raga Poorvikalyani, where a majestic raga alapana and intricate svarakalpana drew the audience into its grandeur. A soulful viruttam in Behag led into a Neelakanta Sivan composition, followed by Thyagaraja’s ‘Ye Ramuni in Vakulabharanam’, both rendered with grace. The evening concluded with Lalgudi Jayaraman’s sparkling Rageshri Tillana, leaving the audience in rapt admiration.