CHANDIGARH: A melodious presentation of Banaras Gharana gayaki, enriched with Bhajan, Kajri, Thumri, and Chaiti, was organized by Pracheen Kala Kendra. Pracheen Kala Kendra hosted a particular workshop-cum-lecture demonstration on Banarasi Thumri, Kajri, and Chaiti by famous classical vocalist Sh. Parveen Kashyap of the Banaras Gharana. This system was held on the M.L. Koser Auditorium, Sector 35, Chandigarh, beginning at 11:00 a.m. On this event, Dr. Shobha Koser (Registrar) and Dr. Samria Koser (Further Registrar) had been additionally current.
Sh. Parveen Kashyap, a famend classical singer and guru of the Banaras Gharana, is understood for his soulful renditions. His singing fantastically blends the wealthy traditions of the gharana with purity of notes, methodical presentation, melody, meend, intricate tihayas, and layakari. He has captivated audiences together with his performances at quite a few prestigious platforms.
He commenced the session with Raga Bhairav. Following a standard alaap, he introduced a particular composition as a tribute to the Kendra: “Pracheen Kala Kendra jahan hai gunijan, jinko karte hum naman.” This was adopted by a tabla solo by the younger and proficient Aaradhya Pravin, son of Sh. Pravin Kashyap. He obtained thunderous applause for his dynamic presentation of uthan, paran, rela, and kaida in teentaal.
After this energetic efficiency, Sh. Parveen Kashyap returned to the stage and introduced Thumri, Dadra, and a Bhajan with the lyrics “Aisa pyar baha de Maiya,” which was extremely appreciated by the viewers.
The workshop concluded with an interactive sawal-jawab
This system featured wonderful accompaniment by younger city-based harmonium participant Piyush Mishra. On the finish, Dr. Shobha Koser honored the artists with a memento and uttariya.
