The fifth day of Maharashtra Mahotsav was all about splendid classical performances. The art and music lovers were enthralled to listen to the tuneful Hindustani classical music of different genres. Monday began with the Pakhawaj recital by a young and talented Pakhawaj player Dhyaneshwar Deshmukh.
He began playing with Hindustani classical ragas in Alap over the Pakhawaj. He mesmerised the audiences as he played traditional Pakhavaj ragas like udhaan in chau taal, Tihayiya or chalorodhar. He is a disciple of Akhilesh Gundecha. Further, he was accompanied by Javed Khan on Sarangi and Roman Das on Tanpura.
His sparkling performance was much enjoyed by the audience. Though it was the morning time only the adherent music lovers witnessed his performance. later in the afternoon, the series of performance was followed with the overwhelming classical songs presented by Pandit Shrinivas Joshi.
Pandit Joshi performed the melodious classical songs before the music lovers. Blessed by being born in a home where music was a breath, Shrinivas Joshi took to music naturally. Son of Hindustani classical music maestro Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Shrinivas drew inspiration from his parents. And his performance was much enjoyed by the audience as he tried to blend his innovative style with the traditional one.
later in the evening a marvelous jugalbandi between Jaltarang player Sidhesh Vicholker and flutist Ninad Mulavkar was presented. Both the classical musicians created the melodious atmosphere and the audience listened to them with rapt attention.
The evening was concluded by the classical recital by Pandit Raghunandan Panshikar. The Indian classical vocalist Pandit Raghunandan Panshikar is, recognized as one of the foremost singers in the Hindustani tradition and as an innovative exponent of the Jaipur gharana. While learning the music he also developed his own personal style, which reflects the influence of Jaipur tradition.
His performance grabbed much applauses of the audience. He also performed the lighter classical thumri repertoire, bhajan devotional songs, and film music. Regardless of musical genre, his performance was marked by vitality and grace. His melodious singing adorned the evening with the enchanting ragas she presented and the classical music lovers enjoyed it to the fullest.
Moreover, the blend of different gharanas under one roof enthralled the audiences.