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Santoor Maestro Rahul Sharma Dazzles Saptak Audience
11 Jan
Summary
- Rahul Sharma mesmerized the audience with his santoor performance.
- He opened the recital with the devotional Raga Kaunsi Kanada.
- Tabla maestro Yogesh Samsi accompanied Sharma's performance.
Rahul Sharma, son of the renowned Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, enchanted the audience on the ninth day of Saptak with a masterful santoor performance. Occupying the main stage, Sharma commenced his recital with Raga Kaunsi Kanada, a raga known for its devotional intensity.
During the alaap phase, Sharma's delicate touch on the santoor strings created sounds akin to flickering earthen lamps, evoking a prayerful atmosphere. Tabla maestro Yogesh Samsi joined Sharma for the jod phase, the crucial transition to the climactic jhala, with their instruments weaving a seamless sonic tapestry.
As Sharma unleashed the jhala, the resonant peals of the santoor and the intricate syllables of the tabla united the audience in exaltation. The performance, a clear testament to his inherited artistry, saw the younger Sharma effortlessly command the full Saptak house.
