The mild evening of Gayan Parv 2013 began here on Friday at Antrang Hall, Bharat Bhavan with the wonderful performance by a noted classical singer Arati Ankalikar.
A renowned classical singer of Jaipur Atrauli Gharana, Arati is considered as one of the top vocalists of the younger generation. She has received training in Agra as well as Gwalior-Atrauli gharanas. Endowed with a rich resonant voice, Arati’s performances are marked by an excellent command over both the rhythm and the melody. She has won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer two times 2006 and 2012.
She began her performance with a melodious classical song in Raga lalita Gauri with the lyrics ‘Pritam Sayinya Taras Dikha Ja. As she began her performance the audience also tapped their feet along with the rhythm of the song. She then performed in Dhrut Taal with the lyrics ‘Mohra Maan Har liyo’.
Her performance was followed with Raga Durgashree in Jhap Taal, ‘Sakhi Mori Jhoom Jhoom.’ She wrapped her performance with singing Jhoola with the lyrics ‘Jhoola ayo Sakhiya Jhoola Banaye.’ listening to her performances one sees a very pleasant blend of the various gharanas represented by her teachers.
She also performed Thumri and Ghazals before the classical music lovers of the city. The innovation she brings into his compositions makes her different from others composers. As she began singing, the audiences were awestruck to witness the programme. She wonderfully blended classical tunes into the rhythm of classical music which was loved by the audience.
She was accompanied by Ullhas Rajhans on tabla, Vivek Bansor on Harmonium and Bharti on Tanpura. It was wonderful presentation for the classical music lovers of the city.
On the second day of Gayan Parv 2013, Kalapini Komkali would present her performance at Antrang Hall, Bharat Bhavan.