The Bhopalites enjoyed the soothing moods of Hindustani classical music on Friday at Antarang Hall, Bharat Bhavan. Two renowned classical music maestros presented a splendid performance before the classical music lovers of the city in a classical programme, Amrit Mahotsav.
The three-day musical event, ‘Pt Kiran Deshpande's - Amrit Mahotsav 2014’ is a tribute to his contribution as an Indian classical musician. Kiran Deshpande is a renowned classical music maestro and has worked in the city of lakes for about 35 years.
Many contemporary stalwarts from Indian classical music field are getting together for this unique festival in Bhopal. The programme began with presenting Guru Vandana followed with Saraswati Vandana. Here on Friday i.e. on the opening eve of the programme, Rakesh Chaurasia the renowned flutist of the country gave a mesmerising performance on stage.
Notably, Rakesh Chaurasia is the nephew and child prodigy of flutist Hariprasad Chaurasia. He is one of his uncle's “most accomplished disciples.” Rakesh began his performance with Raga Puriya Kalyan in dhrupad taal. He then played Raga Desh followed with Pahadi Dhun. Chaurasia was accompanied by Sutraat Deshpande on flute.
The innovation he brings into his compositions makes him different from other composers. As he began playing the flute, the audience was awestruck. He wonderfully blended classical tunes into the rhythm of Hindustani classical ragas which was loved by the audience.
He gave complete reflection of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia’s flute recital through his performance. The flute performance was followed by tabla recital by Suresh Talwalkar. The programme was like an extravaganza for the classical music lovers of the city. The audience enjoyed the whole programme which was meant as a tribute as they listened with rapt attention.