The internationally acclaimed Gunidas Sangeet Sammelan will be held here on February 1 and 2. The festival will provide an opportunity to the discerning audience to listen to live concerts of maestros of Hindustani classical music, both vocal and instrumental like Pt Jasraj, Pt. Satish Vyas, Jaiteerth Mevundi, Madhavi Mudgal and Alarmel Valli.
The Sammelan, presented by Citi for the 17th consecutive year, will be held at Kamani Auditorium.
The Gunidas Sangeet Sammelan was first presented in 1977 in Mumbai by the legendary Hindustani classical vocalist, the late Pt. C R Vyas, in memory of the famed classical music doyen of the Agra Gharana, the late Pt. Jagganathbuwa Purohit under the aegis of Maharashtra Lalit Kala Nidhi (MLKN).
Over the years, this prestigious annual festival held across four cities--Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi and Chennai has become an important event for connoisseurs of Indian classical music. Featuring some of the finest ever live performances by maestros of Indian classical music, the Sammelan has established a rich legacy of 31 years.
Commenting on the Sammelan, Pt. Satish Vyas, santoor maestro and organizer of the event, said, "It is indeed a great sense of achievement to reach this milestone of 31 years of Gunidas Sangeet Sammelan. Today, the Sammelan is one of the rare events, which brings together exponents of Indian classical music--both vocal and instrumental--from various gharanas on the same platform. To be invited to perform in the Sammelan is like a dream come true for many upcoming artistes. Citi has been supporting us in this endeavor for the last 17 years and it would not have been possible without their continuous support and active interest in keeping this tradition of Indian classical art."
Source: Tribune News Service, Jan-26-2008
