Thematic Concerts
 Rasa Raj:
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Vrinda has researched on the compositions of the Muslim composers and performers on the theme ‘Lord Krishna ’.
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She has compiled a detailed exposition of the bandishes (compositions) of the Agra Gharana such as
Prem Piya- Ustad Faiyyaz Khan
Pran Piya- Ustad Vilayat Hussein Khan
Sajan Piya- Ustad Khadim Hussein Khan
Ras Piya- Pt. Babanrao Haldankar.
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She has conducted and performed an indepth study of the Devi icon, titled 'The Devi Stuti- in Raga Sangeet', the music for which was composed by her illustrious mother Smt. Aruna Rao.
A CD of this title has been released by Shamrao Vithal Bank on the occasion of their centenary celebrations.
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Vrinda has rendered concerts on social themes in Hindustani Classical Music such as 'Saans Nanad Mori' and 'Prateeksha' (Shringar Rasa), to name a few.
Agra Gharana Compositions: Vrinda has compiled a detailed exposition of the bandishes (compositions) of the Agra Gharana such as:
- Prem Piya - Ustad Faiyyaz Khan
- Pran Piya - Ustad Vilayat Hussein Khan
- Sajan Piya - Ustad Khadim Hussein Khan
- Ras Piya - Pt. Babanrao Haldankar.
The Devi Stuti in Raga Sangeet: Vrinda has conducted and performed an indepth study of the Devi icon, titled ‘The Devi Stuti in Raga Sangeet ’ , the music for which was composed by her illustrious mother Smt. Aruna Rao .
Textual & Social Themes: Vrinda has rendered concerts on social themes in Hindustani Classical Music such as ‘Saans Nanad Mori ‘ and ‘ Prateeksha‘(Shringar Rasa) , to name a few.
Rasa (mood) Theme: Vrinda has devised four types of concerts and presented them in London namely:
- Nav Rasa – Presentation of various Ragas in different moods or Rasas as Shringara, Karuna or Viraha, Shanth, Veer and Bhakti. Ashta Prahara – The eight phases of the day and the mood of the environment represented by various Ragas. Ritu Chakra – The four seasons, Basant, Varsha, Grishma and Sharad symbolised in Ragas in which the essence of their moods is captured and decorated.
- Ashta Nayika – Raga based presentation of the eight different moods of the heroines or the protagonists projected in the bandishes. This theme is age old and finds mention in the Bharata Natya Shastra (3 rd cent – 5 th cent AD)
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