Agra Gharana Mahotsav delights music lovers

The Agra Gharana Mahotasav had a grand closure with the melodious performances.The multi art centre of city was adorned with the classical ragas of Agra Gharana since morning. The Mahotsav had a grand closure here on Sunday. The event was held into two sessions, the morning session that began from 9 am and the second session for the evening began from 7 pm.

During the first session of the performance by Bharti Pratap gave a splendid performance. Her melodious voice captured the interest of the classical music lovers. Although during the first session of the performances, only adherent classical lovers were observed at the hall.later the programme was followed with the performance by Ahsaan Ahmed Khan Niyazi. His performance was undoubtedly the most enchanting in every manner. As he began his performance the classical music lovers could not appreciate his melodious voice. Every raga he performed was filled with purity and innocence of its own.

later, Sudhindra Bhimik and Yaqub Hussain Khan gave wondrous performances concluding the first session of the programme.The next session, started in the evening at 7 pm.In the evening, classical vocalist Purnima Sen gave a wondrous performance. Ultimately, Purnima Sen learnt from the late Ustad Sharafat Husain Khan, one of the great maestros of North Indian classical music: this was where she developed her skills and gayaki Purnima Sen has the rare distinction of being one of the very few women performers belonging to the Agra-Atrauli gharana. This is known for its vigour, strength and vitality. Her skills were clearly seen in her performance.

later, a discussion on Agra Gharana by experts was also held to give the closure to the prograame. later, expert Vijay Kichlu gave a small introduction followed with history and contemporary situation of Agra Gharana.