A two-day classical programme concluded here at the Ravindra Bhawan auditorium on Sunday with a violin recital and Bharatnatyam performance.
Organised by Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan Music Academy, Bhopal, the programme commenced with a memorial to Ustad Rehmat Ali Khan. On the concluding day, the programme began with the performance by a renowned violinist Praveen Sheolekar.
Praveen played violin with different styles of gayaki which bears his own distinct touch. He played with all the softness and sweetness one could look for. His treatment towards the raga was disciplined and traditional keeping the purity intact with total control over sur and taal.
The programme was followed with the splendid classical performance staged by a renowned Bharatnatyam exponent lata Singh Munshi and her troupe. Bharatnatyam dancer lata Singh Munshi gave performance along with her group dancers. She is a renowned dancer and has been performing in both national and international events. lata has opened new vistas in Bharatnatyam by experimenting successfully and composing dance using well known Hindi and Urdu poetry in Hindustani Music.
Her performance mesmerized the audiences and the audiences enjoyed the show whole heartedly. lata’s mastery lies in expressing the emotions in presenting minute details. She gets involved in the performance by being immersed deeply in emotion herself.
Presenting a wondrous performance, lata’s performance was totally based on Krishna and his leelas. She along with her troupe beautifully described the different avtaars of lord Krishna. Her performance began with ‘Sarvapratham Vatsalya’.
Her next performance was the love for and of Krishna with his mother. Next segment showcased his young days followed with events like ‘Kaliya Mardan’, ‘Rukmani Haran’, ‘Sita Swayamvar’, ‘Draupadi Cheer Haran’.