Listening Session I – Understanding and exploring Dhrupad music

‘Dhira-gambhir Dhrupad’
Understanding and exploring Dhrupad music

As a follow-up to Pushkar Lele’s highly successful Appreciation workshop, Gyaan Adab is pleased to announce the first of a three/four part series of guided listening sessions –

Dhrupad, which developed in India in medieval times is the oldest and most profound form of Classical Hindustani vocal music that has survived until today in its original form. The nature of Dhrupad music is spiritual. It seeks not to entertain, but to induce feelings of peace and contemplation in the listener. It is a form of devotional music that traces its origin to the ancient text of Sam Veda.
About Pushkar Lele:
Pushkar is one of India’s leading young and sought-after classical vocalists. A rigorous study of more than two decades with renowned and able Gurus like Pt. Gangadharbua Pimpalkhare, Shri. Vijay Koparkar, Pt. Vijay Sardeshmukh and Pt. Satyasheel Deshpande has enriched Pushkar with a rich fund of knowledge. He holds a Master’s Degree in Music from Lalit Kala Kendra (Centre for Performing Arts), University of Pune and is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards and scholarships. He has performed at many prestigious music stages all over India and has been to USA, Australia, Belgium, Netherlands, Singapore and UAE for concert tours. Pushkar has been featured as one of 35 Young Achievers from all over India, belonging to various fields by INDIA TODAY magazine and has many albums to his credit.

Participation fee: Rs 200/-