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Sitar Maestro's Masterclass at MSU
4 Oct
Summary
- Sitar maestro Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan conducts a masterclass.
- The workshop focuses on raga, instrumental technique, and performance.
- Emphasis is placed on the 'gayaki ang' style of rendition.
Maharaja Sayajirao University's Faculty of Performing Arts is hosting a two-day international workshop and masterclass led by acclaimed sitar maestro Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan. The event, held on Sunday and Monday, delves into Hindustani classical music, with sessions dedicated to raga, instrumental technique, and performance.
Ustad Khan, a recipient of the Padma Shri and an exponent of the Etawah Gharana, is emphasizing the 'gayaki ang' style. This approach seeks to emulate the expressiveness of vocal music through instrumental rendition. Participants are gaining insights into swar, laya, and riyaz from the maestro, often called the "Man with the Singing Sitar."
The workshop, organized by the Department of Indian Classical Music (Instrumental) in collaboration with the SPK Academy of Music, aims to deepen students' understanding of Indian classical music. Ustad Khan began his musical journey under his father, Ustad Aziz Khan, and has performed globally, sharing the rich traditions of his gharana.
