The tuneful evening filled with classical music was experienced by the Bhopalites on Sunday. A cultural evening was organised on the day at the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum.
It was organised under the regular series of classical events Uttaradhikar. The Bhopalites were enthralled to watch the mesmerising jugalbandi of Pakhawaj by father and son duo Pandit Kaushal Kishore Dwiwedi and his son Ravi Kishore. It was followed with the beautiful Koodiyattam performance by Kalamandalam Sangeet Chakyar, Kerela.
The musical evening began with the Pakhawaj jugalbandi by Pandit Kaushal Kishore Dwiwedi and his son Ravi Kishore. As the duo began playing they impressed the audience with their finery and clarity of ragas. They were able to make audience sit till the end of their performance and let the audience enjoy more.
As both the performers began their respective performances, their endeavour was cherished by the audiences. Both the artists created a melodious magic as they hit the Pakhawaj. Their commitment and enthusiasm towards the instrument and classical music made the classical music lovers appreciate their talent a lot.
The event was followed with fascinating Koodiyattam. The torchbearer of Kalamandalam style of Koodiyattam, Kalamandalam Sangeeth Chakyar, performed in the city, letting the aficionados experience sheer acting brilliance.
Koodiyattam is stylised and has mudras for grammar and conjugations. It is based on natyadharmi. Following the rich lineage of Painkulam Rama Chakyar, whose seminal efforts liberated the art from the ritualistic bonds to form the Kalamandalam style of Koodiyattam, Sangeeth gives importance to his audience.
His performance was much enjoyed by the audience with his smooth body language added more zest in the performance.
Both the performances spell bound the audience as they took pleasure each of them with ecstasy.