Ekal - A Solo Classical Performance | 3rd Edition

Shri. Pratik Shrivastava, was initiated into the art of playing the Sarod at the age of six by his grandfather Pt. Rabi Chakraborty, himself an eminent Sarod player of the Maihar Gharana, nurtured the art form under the tutelage of his uncle Dr. Rajeeb Chakraborty ever since. Pratik has also received guidance from Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty and Pt. Tejendra Narayan Majumdar. Shri. Yashwant Vaishnav - Hailed by audiences and music aficionados as a wonder child, Yashwant Vaishnav is recognized as one of the most extraordinary talents in the world of tabla playing. Yashwant's musical training began with his father, Shri Rajendra Vaishnav & influenced by renowned mentors, Dr. Hemant Sachdeva & Pt. Mukund Bhale. Currently under the guidance of Tabla Maestro Pandit Yogesh Samsi, Yashwant continues to evolve as an artist. The program with start with an inaugural Hindustani Vocal presentation by Shri. Siddharth Menon (disciple of Pt. Jayateerth Mevundii), he will be accompanied by Shri. Soorya Upadhyaya (Harmonium), Dr. Satyapriya Ray (Tabla). Program Schedule 5:00 PM – Diya Lighting & Opening Ceremony: The evening begins with the traditional lighting of the diya, followed by the opening of the programme. 5:10 PM – 5:50 PM – Inaugural Hindustani Classical Concert: Enjoy a soulful Hindustani classical music performance by Shri Siddharth Menon. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – EKAL Main Concert: Experience the main musical presentation, featuring Shri Pratik Shrivastava and Shri Yashwant Vaishnav. Join us for an unforgettable evening of Hindustani Classical music. Your generous support will enable us to provide a platform for talented musicians to shine. Swaranjali (Bangalore) and myself invite you to be a part of this noble cause, celebrating our shared love for music. We warmly welcome your contributions to make this event happen.