Various appreciations



The Statesman - Kolkata , April 7, 2006

................deserved praise................
Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay's Kheyal and Tarana in "Marubihag" and "Hansdhwani" deserved praise for "riwaji" tone and faultless phrasing. Having learnt from Chinmoy Lahiri and Munawarali, she has gained knowledge in the correct exposition of raga moods.

The Deccan Herald - Bangalore , September 12, 2005

Her traning and practice was visible throughout her concert.........................
Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay a familiar name in the realm of classical music in India has a loud and powerful voice encompassing a wide range.Her traning and practice was visible throughout her concert.when her voice reached the tarasthayi, it was like a flag flying afloat equally impressive was the variety of swift and vibrant taan patterns that embellished the piece.A thumri in raag Khamaj was the tour de force of the concert.

The Statesman - Kolkata, March 11, 2005

............commendable owing to the clarity of raga and competent execution...................
Sangeeta Banerjee's Kheyal was commendable owing to the clarity of raga and competent execution . Sangeeta sang Kedar sustaining the mood and sobriety.The Thumri in mishra gara was sung with feeling.

Bartaman - Kolkata, February - 2004

.....simply unique
Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay immaculately unfolded the essence of the very difficult raga Shankara. Her creative instincts and rigorous taleem from illustrious gurus of different gharanas enabled her to blend the different styles into one of her own, which is simply unique.

The Telegraph - Kolkata, August 20, 2004

Sangeeta Banerjee brought out the essence of the Raga Lalit .
Sangeeta Banerjee brought out the essence of the raga Lalit. Her Barhat relied on heavy gamak as vital links between noted and phrases. She presented well-constructed tans, sargams, aakar and bol varieties with good taiyari.

The Times of India - Kolkata, February 6, 2003

.....a beautiful rendition much to delight of the large audience.
...Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay was on vocals, and gave a beautiful rendition much to delight of the large audience that had gathered there.

Dainik Bhaskar - Indore, March 12, 2003

Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay's, rendition reminded one of Ustad Amir Khan's style of singing

The Indian Express - Chandigarh, April 12, 2003

Sangeeta brings alive ragas, Proves genius in Sangeet--------
The Singer with a golden voice, Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay, was veritably the most prolific performer at the 75th monthly Baithak Programme of the Pracheen Kala Kendra during its diamond jubilee celebrations today Improvising, she knitted the ingredients of melody and rhythm to bring alive the essence of the raga.Another bandish in raga Hansadhwani was enough to resonate the hall with applause. The superb exposition of Thumri and a Bhajan left the audience spellbound.

The Statesman - Kolkata, March 2, 2002

..in a very fast tempo her voice was very steady.
On the second death anniversary of Ustad Allarakha Khan, Bhowanipur Sangeet Sammelan arranged a musical soiree. Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay gave a neat vocal recital. She presented khayals in raga Multani. Even in a very fast tempo her voice was very steady.

Dainik Nabajyoti - Ajmer, December 13, 2002

Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay mesmerised the large audience..
On the occasion of three-day musical festival of Ajmeer Sanskritik Samaroh 2002, the international artist, a resident of Kolkata, Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay mesmerised the large audience for the entire duration of her recital .

Bartaman - Kolkata, February 5, 1999

The best and most attractive musical performance of this evening.
The best and most attractive musical performance of this evening was rendered by Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay. She unfolded the ragrup of Madhuwanti in exquisite manner.

Desh - Kolkata, May 5, 1999

made the audience spell bound..
The Puriya Dhaneshri rendered by Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay was very neat and her Taan - Sargam definitely deserves special mention. She gradually excelled in Madhya Laya and Drut. Her thumri in Manjh Khamaj, the famous thumri popularised by Bade Ghulam Ali Khan made the audience spell bound.