The classical music lovers of the city witnessed a mild evening blended with the exotic rhythms played by a renowned and distinguished Santoor exponent Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma.
Notably, a classical music and dance event ‘Badal Raag 2013’ began on Friday at Antrang Hall, Bharat Bhavan. On the opening day of Badal Raag, Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma enthralled the audience with his performance.
He began his performance with Raga Megha. This is a rain melody which is dedicated to the droplets of rain and its rhythms. The beautiful and soothing to ears, Raga Megh was wonderfully played by Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma in his own style making it more composed and relaxing to the ears.
Under the Raga Megh, the rain melody, Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma played Alap, Jhor followed with Jhaap Taal. His melodies were like the treat to the ears. His performances always manage to capture the interest of the audience leaving them spell bounded.
As he is one of the veteran artistes of the Hindustani Classical Music, his endeavour is always cherished by the audiences as he creates melodious magic as he hit the strings of the Santoor. His commitment and dedication towards the Hindustani Classical Music has always made the classical music lovers appreciate the melodies played by him.
Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma said, “Many people wonder that how one could understand the classical music as it is really difficult to comprehend. But, I believe that to adore music one does not need to understand the melodies and the rhythms played, but it is just has to be felt.”
While talking about the city of lakes, Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma said, “I often visit this city. Its beauty could capture anybody’s heart.” Elaborating further he said, “India’s culture could be found here and this city is a home of various artistic talents as many forms of art could be seen here. People are art lovers here,” he added further.
His performance created an ambiance of fun and peace that made the audience enjoy the evening with a lot of fervor. His melodies were interactive as the classical music lovers could connect with him as he was playing live on stage.