The scintillating performance of Odissi dance and semi-classical performance wooed the classical music and dance lovers of the city. Under the regular series of Uttaradhikar organised by Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum on Sunday, renowned Odissi dancer Manjushree Panda from Bhubaneswar performed Odissi dance.
Her rhythmical performance was followed with the semi classical singing performance by Neena Shrivastava, Bhopal. Both the artists gave dynamic performance on classical tunes which left the audience totally mesmerised.
It is not new for tribal museum to witness the enchanting events. May it be the classical recitals or dance performances. And so it was the delightful evening for the music lovers at the hall when audience witnessed the semi classical singer having a tuneful partnership with rhythms on stage.
The Bhopalites seemed to have rushed at the hall to listen to the recital of the performer. The performance by Neena Shrivastava was a sheer music for the ears of the music buffs.
The artist chose to bring smiles on faces by starting off her performance with Raga Rageshri in Chota Khayal. As she began the performance, there was pin-drop silence at the hall.
Then she performed thumri in Mishra Khayal, Dadra in Raga Bhairvi. She was accompanied by Pramod Bhatt on harmonium, Raees Shah on violin, Anand Upadhyay on Tabla and Arti and Anita Vaid on tanpura.
later it was a mass treat to the eyes, where Manjushree Panda along with her troupe gave wondrous performance of Odissi dance on stage. The troupe set the stage on fire with their dynamism and charisma.
Manjushree has considered dance to be the essence of her soul. She began her performance with Manglacharan. She presented Shriv Stuti followed with Guru Vandana. The perfect blend of bhava, bhangi, taala and abhinaya radiated from her performances.