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Young Vocalists Shine in Mumbai's Classical Music Scene
8 Sep
Summary
- Three young vocalists performed khayal, bandish, and devotional abhang.
- The concert was part of Pancham Nishad's 30th-anniversary season.
- Performances celebrated Lord Krishna ahead of the Janmashtami festival.
Last weekend in Mumbai, Aniruddh Aithal, Tejaswini Digamber Vernekar, and Siddhartha Belmannu presented a Hindustani classical vocal concert named Vartamaan. This event was a significant part of Pancham Nishad's 30th-anniversary season, bringing together emerging talents for an evening of khayal, bandish, and devotional abhang.
Each vocalist captivated the audience with unique musical interpretations. Aniruddh opened with Raga Marwa and Bahar, concluding with a Kannada nava-geet. Tejaswini showcased Raga Chhayanat and Sohoni, with bandishes dedicated to Krishna, reflecting technical skill and deep aesthetic sensitivity. Siddhartha concluded the concert with Raga Jogkauns, Tilak Kamod, and a final abhang.
The concert also highlighted the accompaniment of Sudhanshu Gharpure, Siddesh Bicholkar on harmonium, and Yati Bhagwat, Tejovrush Joshi on tabla. Pancham Nishad's founder, Shashi Vyas, emphasized the organization's dedication to fostering new talent and preserving the legacy of classical music, viewing the young performers as torchbearers of older gharanas.
