A 2-day Sitar workshop was inaugurated in Music department
of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya. The
resource person was Sitar Maestro Pandit Prateek Chaudhuri, son of Padam
Bhushan Pandit Debu Chaudhuri. He is the
successor of Senia Tradition of Mian Tansen and has been ranked as top class
artist of India by National Television and Radio. He has performed in front of Bill Clinton,
Dr. Abdul Kalam, Smt. Pratibha Patil and in all parts of the world including
USA, England, Spain, Italy, Hongkong, Greece, France, Syria, Norway, Canada
etc. He has a group named ‘Sitar
Ecstasy’.
Principal Prof. Dr. Mrs. Ajay Sareen welcomed him and said
that music is the soul of Indian traditions and it is very important for the
Indians to remain attached to their roots.
Head of Music Instrumental department Dr. Jyoti Mittu said that it is a
unique opportunity for the students of performing arts to learn from such great
maestro. Pandit Prateek Chaudhuri,
Professor University of Delhi gave a brilliant performance in front of students
and taught them Pilu Raag, Raag Miyan Malhar and Raag Megh Malhar. Dr. Prem Sagar also performed on this
occasion. Saraswati Vandana was
presented by the students of music department.
Dr. Santosh Khanna, Mrs. Aruna Walia and students of music department
were also present. Tabla was played by
Mr. Ashok. The stage was conducted by
Dr. Anjana Bhatia.
