Performers
Images of clouds gathering low, the patter of rain on parched earth, the scent that rises when the first drops fall: the monsoon is far more than a change in season. It is a mood, a memory, a music that has moved through centuries of ragas, waiting to be heard again.
This concert is a celebration of the intimate relationship between Hindustani classical music and the Indian monsoon, illustrating how the atmosphere of rain transforms into melody. For centuries, the arrival of the rains has inspired musicians, poets, and artists, giving rise to a rich repertoire of ragas that evoke the anticipation of gathering clouds, the freshness of the first showers, and the quiet romance of the season. What does the monsoon sound like, if you listen closely enough?
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Venue: Seminar Halls
Performers
Debapriya Thakur
Debapriya Thakur is a distinguished Hindustani Classical sitar artist from Ranchi, Jharkhand, and a representative of the Bishnupur Gharana. Initiated by his father and guru, the late Shri Prashanta Thakur, he continues advanced training under sitar maestro Shri Samanwaya Sarkar. A Gold Medalist at the All India Radio Music Competition, he received the title ‘Surmani’ from Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai. He has performed at leading venues including the NCPA, Mumbai, and India International Centre, New Delhi. He is an A-Grade artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan, and holds an M.A. in Music from Ranchi University, where he secured First Position and a Gold Medal.
Amitava Sen
Amitava Sen is a distinguished Tabla artist from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. He began his training at the age of seven under Guru Sri Dip Narayan Singh, with whom he trained for twelve years, and subsequently received advanced training from Guru Sri Timir Roy Chowdhury of Kolkata. He has also learned from Padmashree Pandit Swapan Chowdhury and, since 2006, has pursued advanced training under Tabla virtuoso Pandit Parimal Chakraborty. He is known for his technical virtuosity and musical sensitivity.
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