G. Ravikiran’s selections showcased Carnatic music’s rich variety Two breezy fillers just ahead of the centrepiece served their purpose by making the detailed Sankarabharanam package sound doubly reposeful. G. Ravikiran’s concert under the aegis of Naada Inbam showcased how intelligent design can unveil the rich variety of Carnatic music. The alapana of the main raga spanned a good 17 minutes. A large part of it trod along straight notes. Even the frilled passages seldom revelled in an overdose of microtones. A baritone stretch marked the end portion of the alapana, not in the least coming across as showmanship. Violinist H.N. Bhaskar followed the spirit, adding sheen by the sweetness of his bowing.