The Bhopal classical music and dance lovers had a delightful evening, enjoying an extravagant treat of various classical performances. An event ‘Phulvaari 2017’ was organised at Ravindra Bhavan auditorium on Tuesday.
Under the event, there were performances including Kathak dance, Tabla recital and classical singing performances.
The event began with Kathak performance by a noted and senior Kathak dancer Aparna Chaturvedi. Aparna is noted Kathak dancer for her beauty and maintaining the traditional Kathak technique. Rhythmic understanding, ability to extemporize with speedy rhythms and preserving pure Kathak classical style are some of her qualities.
She began the programme with ‘Shudh Kathak’ presenting different forms of Kathak. She showcased the forms of traditional kathak. As she performed, the beauty and charisma of her 36 years of experience was clearly seen in the performance.
She then gave a group performance showcasing the ‘Krishna Vandana’ based on composition by Pandit Jasraj that enthralled the audiences.
Portraying the love and fun between Radha and Krishna she gave a performance. The audiences were captivated towards her presentation when she performed, matching the footwork with Violin and Tabla live on stage.
After this, Priyanshi Chaturvedi performed Shudh Kathak leaving the audiences mesmerized. later, it was followed with three more performances on stage.
The kathak dancers presented a refined, sophisticated style in pure classical form, based on fast speeds, swift turns, mind thrilling footwork, delicacy of movements and impressive expressions.
The dancers were accompanied by Ashesh Upadhyay on Tabla and Jitendra Sharma on Harmonium.
After the kathak performance, a Tabla recital by Umashankar Tiwari made the audience enjoy the show. The event wrapped up with semi-classical and classical singing by Richa Chaurasia and Jasleen Kaur.