Delhi’s Pt. Vishnu Digambar Jayanti Music Festival Showcases Young Talents
The annual Pt. Vishnu Digambar Jayanti music festival in Delhi never fails to captivate the city’s cultural enthusiasts. This year, the spotlight shone on young musicians who took center stage and left a lasting impression despite the constraints of time.
Kolkata’s Kaushik Mukherjee and Kalyanjit Das Charm the Audience
The festival kicked off with a mesmerizing sarod-sitar jugalbandi by Kolkata-based artists Kaushik Mukherjee and Kalyanjit Das, both belonging to the Senia Maihar gharana. Kaushik, a disciple of Pt Tejendra Narayan Mazumdar, and Kalyanjit, learning from his father Pt. Kushal Das, showcased their mastery in raag Puriya Kalyan. The evening was elevated by the accompaniment of Pt. Ram Kumar Mishra, creating a harmonious blend of melodies.
Bhuvanesh Komkali’s Soulful Vocal Concert
The festival continued with Bhuvanesh Komkali’s captivating vocal concert, accompanied by Varshita Bansiwal, Shambhunath Bhattacharya on tabla, and Abhishek Shinkar on harmonium. Bhuvanesh’s rendition of raag Nand and his heartfelt performance left the audience spellbound, showcasing his deep-rooted passion for music.
Bengaluru’s Siddhartha Belmannu Impresses with Raag Mian Malhar
The following evening saw Bengaluru’s Siddhartha Belmannu, a disciple of Pt. Vinayak Torvi, take the stage with his soul-stirring performance in raag Mian Malhar. His rendition of ‘karim naam tero’ resonated with the audience, highlighting his profound expertise in classical music. Siddhartha’s performance was complemented by the rhythmic beats of Pranav Milind Gurav on tabla and the melodious harmonium accompaniment by Vinay Mishra.
Shashank Subramaniam Enchants with Flute Recital
Renowned flutist Shashank Subramaniam graced the festival with a mesmerizing flute recital, accompanied by Patri Satish on mridangam and L. Ramakrishnan on the violin. Shashank’s dedication to Pt Jasraj was evident as he skillfully played the longer bass flute, captivating the audience with his melodious compositions in various ragas.
Delhi’s Adnan Khan Mesmerizes with Mian ki Todi
The festival’s morning session saw Delhi-based Adnan Khan, a disciple of Ustad Sayid Khan and Ustad Mashkur Ali Khan, enrapture the audience with his soulful rendition of Mian ki Todi. Adnan’s expert execution and profound understanding of his instrument, accompanied by Babar Latif Khan on tabla, showcased his musical finesse.
Pt. Venkatesh Kumar Concludes the Festival with Musical Brilliance
The festival reached its crescendo with Pt. Venkatesh Kumar’s enthralling performances in Komal Rishabh Asavari, Deskar, and Vrindavani Sarang, leaving the audience yearning for more. His musical finesse and dynamic rendition of various ragas, including Bhairavi, left a lasting impact on all attendees.
In Conclusion
The Pt. Vishnu Digambar Jayanti music festival in Delhi once again proved to be a melting pot of musical talent, showcasing the rich diversity and expertise of classical musicians from across the country. The fusion of traditional ragas and contemporary compositions created a magical atmosphere, leaving a lasting imprint on all music enthusiasts.
Published – September 16, 2024 04:06 pm IST