Talented youngsters of the State are creating a niche for themselves in classical music. Music audition entitled Classical Voice of India 2014 was organised by Kiran Vividhkala Mahavidyalay, Bhopal, in collaboration with Sangeet Milan, lucknow, for discovering and encouraging new talent among young artists here on Tuesday at Antarang Hall, Bharat Bhawan.
In all, 55 participants took part in the audition which was held in the category of Khayal and Dhrupad or Dhamar for three age group categories, Junior (9-13 years), Middle (14-18 years) and Senior (19 to 23 years). Aspirants from Gwalior, Hoshangabad, Satna and Bhopal participated in the audition.
Prizes were given to talented youngsters and also the title of State Bank Classical Voice of Bhopal was given to the best performer. Notably, under the junior category Samya Chowdhary from Bhopal won the first prize, under middle category Rishi Jain from Gwalior won the prize and under senior category Rajeshwari Soni from Hoshangabad won the prize. Further, State Bank Classical Voice of Bhopal was also bagged by Rajeshwari Soni for her outstanding performance in the auditions.
General Manager of State Bank of India Gautam Sengupta was present on the occasion and he gave away the awards and appreciation prizes and certificates to the winners and participants.
While talking to The Pioneer, the president of the Sangeet Milan of lucknow, Arundhati Chowdhary said, "This competition is open for all and the talented youngsters are welcomed to display their talent before the panel of judges." Elaborating further she said, "Sangeet Milan is dedicated to the promotion of Indian classical music and culture. Our mission is to form a Gurukul Shikshan Sansthan where students will be taught in lines of guru shishya parampara teaching them the finer nuances and gayaki styles of classical and semi-classical music." She further said, "We are encouraging the classical music to come once again at the forefront." Soon Sangeet Milan lucknow, will launch its scholarship programme as well, she added.
Notably, after the auditions in all major cities of the country, the selected candidates will be invited to lucknow for the finals.