Classical music lovers witnessed one of the renowned Hindustani classical vocalists Sulochana Brahaspati at Antrang Hall, Bharat Bhavan here on Sunday.
Sulochana is a vocalist and an exponent of the Rampur gharana. She learnt music from Pandit Bholanath Bhat and Ustad Mushtaq Hussain Khan of Rampur.
later she received intensive training from her guru, and later her husband, Acharya KCD Brahaspati. A large number of his compositions like Khayals, Thumris, Tappas and Dadras are part of her portfolio.
On Sunday evening, she began the programme with Raga Puriya Kaliyan in bilambit ek taal with the lyrics, ‘Ankul Nain Piya Ke’, same raga was followed by ‘Kin Phal Payo Preet Kiye’ in teen taal.
Her mesmerizing performance had magnetized the audience at the show. She further performed Raga Shankara in which she sang ‘Mata Bhawani’ in Jhap Taal followed by ‘Shankar Herchandra Bhal’ in Dhrud Ek Taal.
That the people enjoyed her performance could be read from their faces. The concert was a success.
She wrapped up the performance with Raga Mishramar performing the Sufiyana composition of Hazrat Amir Khusro with the lyrics ‘Parvat Baad Magayo More Babul’. Sulochana is also an accomplished teacher and musicologist and has published books including Raga Rahasya.
Further, she also performed overseas and is a huge name in the world of classical music. She has received massive appreciation across the world for her performances both in the country as well as outside the country..
As she began performing, her velvet voice captivated the attention of the audiences. It was a real treat for the classical music lovers who were present at Antrang
Hall to witness the veteran of classical music performing live. The audiences were astonished with the charm of her singing. Requests are flowing in for her to come back and perform.