The musical programme ‘Homage Through Music’ concluded here on Thursday with a lot of enthusiasm with splendid classical presentations at Ravindra Bhavan Auditorium.
Organised by Ramkrishna mission aashram, Bhopal to observe the 151st birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, the two day programme began here on January 15. Here on the concluding day of the two-day musical fest Aabha Chourasia and Vibha Chourasia from Indore gave an overwhelming performance. The programme was followed with another wondrous performance given by Gundecha Brothers. The melodious ragas presented by the artists left a n enchanting impact over the listeners.
The programme began with the performance by Aabha and Vibha Chourasia two classical sisters hailing from Indore. They began their performance in Raga Yamen in Bilmbit ek taal with the lyrics ‘Moh manvare’. Their performance was followed with the bandish in Dhrut teen taal.
The classical sisters then performed Vivek Bhajan hymns of Swami Vivekananda. They beautifully sang the Jai Vireshwar and Tujhse Humne Dil ko lagaya and warpped up their performance with the bhajan Namoh Namoh Guru Vivekananda.
Aabha and Vibha Chourasia were accompanied by Jitendra Sharma on Harmonium and Rahul Swarnakar on Tabla. The programme was followed with the performance by GGundecha Brothers exponents of Dhrupad style of classical singing. Umakant and Ramaknat Gundecha began their performance with Raga Saraswati in Alap Dhrut taal followed with the bandish in the same raga Pratham Vandan Saraswati Ko. The Gundecha Brothers then performed Dhrut Bandish in Taal Tivara and wrapped up their performance with raga Trivandani. The Gundecha Brothers were accompanied by Gyaneshwar Deshmukh on Pakhavaj, Manoj Kumar, Manish Kumar and Supriyo Mohinto on Tanpura.
The classical rhythm played by the classical exponents captivated the attention of the audiences. Their performance was like a treat for the classical music lovers present at the show. The ‘classical raagas’ mesmerised the audiences and they enjoyed the show to the fullest.