Dehradun, 13 May: SPIC MACAY organised a series of Lecture demonstrations on Hindustani Vocal music, by renowned Pt Raghunandan Panshikar at Himjyoti School and other schools. The circuit saw a large gathering of music lovers and enthusiasts, who were treated to soulful renditions and insightful commentary by the celebrated artist.
Accompanied by Sumit Mishra on the harmonium and Santosh Telurkar on the tabla, Pt Panshikar captivated the audience with his powerful and emotive voice. Drawing from his decades of experience and training under some of the greatest musicians of our time, Panshikar shared his knowledge and insights into the nuances of Hindustani classical music.
During his performances, Pt Panshikar began with a short alap and went on to perform ‘Sahela Re’, a famous composition of Kishori Amonkar in Raga Bhoop set to ada teen taal. He then performed a Shabadh composed by Guru Nanak Dev and concluded with the famous bhajan ‘Vaishnav Janato’ popularised by Gandhi.
He performed a composition in Raga Todi set to teen taal in Vilambit tempo followed by two popular bhajans ‘Paayoji maine’, a Mira bhajan, and ‘Baje re muraliya’, popularised by Pt Bhimsen Joshi.
A prolific performer and composer, Pt Raghunandan Panshikar has won numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the world of Indian classical music. He is the son of the renowned thespian Prabhakar Panshikar and began his training under Vasantrao Kulkarni before spending twenty years under the tutelage of the legendary Gaansaraswati Kishori Amonkar.
The audience was spellbound by the artist’s mastery of the intricate nuances of Indian classical music and his ability to effortlessly blend traditional compositions with modern-day favorites. It was a truly unforgettable experience for all those who were lucky enough to witness it.
