It was a grand closure to Uttar Pradesh Mahotsav with the marvellous performance by classical dance and music exponents.
The Uttar Pradesh Mahotsav concluded here o Sunday at Antarang Hall, Bharat Bhavan with the performance by Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia and Kathak performance by Kathak exponent Vishal Krishna.
First the classic music and dance lovers of the city witnessed a splendid performance of a noted Kathakdancer Vishal Krishna.
Vishal Krishna is a promising young exponent of the Benaras gharana. Born in 1991, he is the great grandson of the late Sukhdeo Maharaj (the founder of the Benaras gharana) and the grandson of the eminent dancer, Sitara Devi. His energetic performance and early proficiency in the mathematical aspects of Kathak have mesmerized the audiences at the show.
His performance won huge round of applause from kathak lovers.
He refined the dramatic and rhythmic aspects, delighting audiences with the performance over rhythm and the stylized presentation. He was accompanied by Kaushal Krishna on table, Shakti Mishra on vocal, Anshuman Mehra on sarod, and Mohan Krishna on Parhant
The Bhopalites then witnessed a mild evening with the wondrous classical music that was presented by world recognized artist Pandit Hariprasad Chourasia.
Notably, Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia has the forte in playing the ‘Bansuri’, the Indian Classical Bamboo flute. Hariprasad Chaurasia plays flute left-handed. Playing the flute with enchanting elements Hariprasad is considered a rare combination of innovator and traditionalist. He has expanded the expressive possibilities of the bansuri through his masterful blowing technique.
As he began playing there was a silence in the hall and the exponent left a mark on the audience. The audience listened to him with rapt attention till he wrapped up his performance. It was a sheer music to the ears of the audience.
Also on the concluding day some documentaries on Uttar Pradesh were also screened at Bharat Bhavan.