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Classical music honors soldiers with 'tihai' beats
3 Sep
Summary
- Amar Jyoti concert honored unknown soldiers through classical music.
- Grammy winner Vishwa Mohan Bhatt performed with his son Salil.
- A raga Kirwani composition honored Kargil War martyrs.
The 29th edition of Amar Jyoti at Kamani Auditorium opened with 'Antar Yatra,' a musical tribute to unknown soldiers. The concert featured the Banaras Gharana brothers Ritesh and Rajnish Mishra, accompanied by Pranshu Chatur Lal on tabla. Grammy Award-winning instrumentalist Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, known for his Mohan Veena, performed alongside his son Salil Bhatt on the Satvik Veena.
Pranshu Chatur Lal's rhythmic contributions on tabla, drums, and djembe enhanced the performances, including a jugalbandi between the Mohan Veena and tabla. The evening's program included a fusion piece, 'Jog Jazz,' and a poignant raga Kirwani composition dedicated to the Kargil War martyrs. The concert aimed to honor the courage and sacrifice of soldiers.
Shruti ChaturLal, the society's artistic director, emphasized the vision of uniting musical legends with young artistes to inspire interest in classical music. Japanese Ambassador ONO Keiichi noted a shared sense of depth and heart in the Hindustani classical music, finding common ground with Japanese traditions.
