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Kolkata Musician Bridges East Meets West
29 Mar
Summary
- Musician teaches violin, cello, and piano, emphasizing discipline.
- Taught at prominent Kolkata schools for over 30 years.
- Part of Moheener Ghoraguli, influenced by Bengali musical traditions.
Abraham Mazumder, a former member of the influential band Moheener Ghoraguli, is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of musicians in Kolkata. He teaches Western classical instruments such as the violin, cello, and piano, stressing the importance of discipline and the joy of musical discovery. Mazumder spent seven years at Calcutta Boys' School and 25 years at La Martiniere, instilling in students valuable life skills through music education.
His own musical journey is a rich tapestry, weaving together the precision of Western classical traditions with the soulful expressions of Bengali music. He collaborated with Gautam Chattopadhyay, leading to the formation of Moheener Ghoraguli, which expanded his artistic horizons. Influenced by his bandmates and encouraged by Ranjon Ghoshal to reinterpret Tagore's songs within Western classical frameworks, Mazumder's approach is one of constant evolution and seamless fusion.
