The Bhopalites would witness a two-day classical event ‘Durlabh Vagh Prasang’ organized in the memory of a noted Sarangi exponent Ustad latif Khan.
Being jointly organized by Uastad Alauddin Khan Kala evam Sangeet Academy and Directorate of Culture, Madhya Pradesh, the event would began from Thursday at Shaheed Bhawan. Under the event many classical musician would present a soothing music before the classical music lovers of the city. Notably, the academy would also present Ustad latif Khan Award 2013-14 to a noted classical musician Pushpraj Koshti, Mumbai on the first day of the event.
The programme will begin with Sarani Vrind which be presented by Ustad latif Khan Shisya Mandal of Bhopal on Thursday. The programme would be followed by a ‘Shahnai recital’ that would be presented by Rajendra Prasanna and a troupe from Mumbai. On the second day of the programme, Milind Tulnakar from Pune will present Jaltarang recital’ followed by a Sarangi recital will be performed by Harsh Narayan.
Akhilesh Gundecha will accompany them on Pakhawaj, Saleem Allahwale, Ganesh Tanwade Dukkad and Mangal Prasad would make a sangati on Tabla. Well-known tabla player lateef Khan said, “It is a matter of pride for us that MP is the only state that organises a programme based on Sarangi. The series of such events began in the year 2004. The sarangi recital is unique in itself, inheriting the pure classical magical notes.” Khan further said, “This time, it got delayed due to some reasons. As in other situations, it is organised between April 23 and 24”.