The Bhopalites enjoyed a spellbinding evening with classical music and dance. A Violin-Harmonium Jugalbandi and a Kathak dance performance made Sunday evening a delightful experience for the Bhopalites. The performance was held under Uttaradhikar series at Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Musuem.
In the first presentation, Durga Sharma and Parashuram Patel started the 'Violin-Harmonium Jugal Bandi' with 'Raga Vihag'. In which a delayed rhythm, mid-three rhythm and quick rhythm Jugalbandi were presented and after the Raga Vihag.
They wrapped up the performance with 'Jakar Khamaj' in their jugalbandi. Manoj Patidar accompanied them on table and made the presentation even more delightful.
In the second presentation, Amita Dutt and her troupe gave a mesmerizing Kathak performance. To begin with the Kathak dance, the troupe presented 'Dashavatar'.
Starting with 'Yaada Yada hi Dharmak', 'Jai Dev Jai Dev' was performed by Shloka and in the end they performed dance on 'Om Jai Jagdish Hare'.
After 'Dashavatar', the dancers presented 'Raga Adana' on ‘Jhank Jhank Payal Baaje’ and then wrapped up the performance on Maithili Gan in Dadra Tal.
The brilliant body moves and facial expressions made the dance performance even more colourful. The costumes and the intelligent light design added zeal in the Kathak performance.
Besides, maintaining the traditional aspect of the dance form, the dancers presented it on stage.
The perfect coordination, the fast synchronization of footwork with fast music was of the artists were applaudable.
The artists gave mesmerising performance which let audience glued to their seats. It was an enthralling experience for the dance and music lovers.