The melodious voice and the intensity of classical music marked the mild evening ‘Sur Sandhya’ at Bharat Bhavan.
The evening of classical ragas ‘Sur Sandhya’ was organised here on Friday at Antarang Hall Bharat Bhavan. The classical singer Sulekha Bhat performed before the classical music lovers of the city.
The programme was organised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) under the Horizon series of cultural programmes at 7 pm.
Notably, Sulekha is one of the finest singers among the young generations. Hailing from Bhopal Sulekha has reached the heights receiving appreciation across the country.
She began her performances with Raga Maru Bihag. Under Raga Maru Bihag she presented Bilambit Rupak Taal ‘Pattiya le Javo’. Then she performed Addha Teen Taal under the same raga, ‘Dildara Re Aavo Re Aavo’. She concluded her first performance with Dhrut Teen Taal under same raga ‘Begi Tum Aavo Sunderva’.
Sulekha is a disciple of well known classical Singer Veedushi Veena Sahasrabudhhe of Gwalior Gharana. She got her early lessons by Vishwanath Gawande, a disciple of the great classical maestro of Gwalior Gharana late Pt. Balasaheb Poochhwale.
She has adopted the typical style of Gwalior Gharana that include systematic elaboration of swar (Swar Vistar), most listeners are moved by its directness and intensity which was clearly seen in her performance.
Following the tuneful performances, she then performed Thumri ‘Sanware Aaye Jaiyo’. She then performed Chatur Rang in Raga Adana. She finally wrapped up her performances with Kabir Bhajan, Bhairavi.
Sulekha added much zest in the programme with her melodious voice. During the programme she was accompanied by Manoj Kulkarni on Tabla, Shrikant Peesy on Harmonium, Mamta Patki on Tanpura and Anushree Sangamnekar on Tanpura.
The performance was more like a feast for the classical music lovers of the city.