PUNE: A musical program named ‘Gangadhar Swarotsav 2023’ by Swarninaad headed by vocalist Amol Nisal; one of the disciples of Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty has been organized from Friday, January 27 to Sunday, January 29 at the amphitheater of Muktangan Balranjan Kendra in Sahakarnagar from 6 PM to 9 PM. The program in its 8th year is organized every year in memory of Gangadhar Bua Pimpalkhare.
On the first day, the festival will start with the performance of the well-known flutist Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni. Son and disciple of Pt. Balasaheb Kulkarni. He has also received musical training from Pt. Narayana Rao Patwardhan. It will be followed by the performance of Vidushi Devaki Pandit, a senior disciple of Ganasaraswati Kishori Amonkar and Pt. Jitendra Abhishek.
On Saturday, the second day of the event, young and talented Sarod player Abhishek Borkar from Maihar Seni Gharana, son and disciple of Pt Shekhar Borkar will present his recital. This will be followed by a classical music performance by Vocalist Amol Nisal.
On the last day, the show will start with the performance of renowned Vocalist Manjusha Patil from the Gwalior Gharana who has received training from Pt. Chintu Bua Mhaiskar, Pt. Kane Bua and Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar. Along with Khayal Gaiki, she has also mastered semi-classical music styles such as Thumri and Natya Sangeet.
The program will conclude with the performance of renowned Tabla and Sitar maestro Pt. Nayan Ghosh of Farukhabad Gharana. Pt. Ghosh has received training in singing, Tabla, and Sitar from his father Padma Bhushan Pt. Nikhil Ghosh. His uncle, Pt. Pannalal Ghosh was a famous flute player who was also referred to as the Father of the North Indian flute. Pt. Nayan Ghosh has been teaching music in many reputed educational institutes in India and has been one of the most senior musicians with a vast repertoire.
Pandit Pramod Marathe will be awarded Dnyanada Puraskar for his contribution to Classical Music as a Guru this year. This will be the second year of the award given to Gurus and it will be in the form of Rs. 11,000 and a momento.
The tickets for the event are available on the website- Ticket Khidakee. In an effort to reach the younger generation, Swaraninad this year too, has decided to pass on a 50 percent discount for students. Students are requested to connect at +919096083785.
The program will be attended by renowned industry professionals like Archis Annachhatre, Pritam Mandlecha, and entrepreneur Vishal Chordia, to name a few.
