<p>Bangaloreans were treated to a rare combination of music as stalwarts like Pandit Shivkumar Sharma on the santoor, Yogesh Samsi on the tabla and vocalist Ashwini Bhide Deshpande came together on one stage to present traditional monsoon ragas and semi and light- classical musical compositions called Kajri, Jhula and Thumri.<br /><br />All these compositions comprised monsoon ragas like Madhu Malhar, Mishra Mel Malhar, and Dhulia Malhar and the more gentle Goud Malhar and others like Shuddha Rishabh, Komal Gandhar, Shuddha Madhyam, Pancham, Shuddha Dhaivat, Komal Nishad and Shuddha Nishad. </p>.<p><br />The absence of teevra swaras is characteristic of all the ragas that are specific to the monsoon. The concert ended with a composition in the Koushik Dhwani which consists of shuddha swaras.<br /><br />The programme was conducted for music enthusiasts to soak in the delights of Indian classical music specific to this season of showers. “Creating and organising festivals like Barkha Ritu is one of the ways in which we make Indian classical music popular and appealing to the music lovers. What makes this festival special is that you can listen to ‘ragas’ based on the theme of the monsoon, which are unique only for this season,” says Mahesh Babu, Director, Banyan Tree Events. <br /><br />The music had all the elements of monsoon in the ragas and the kritis, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. <br /><br />Says Manjushree, who is a classical singer, “I always look forward to the season of monsoon because there is something special about it. An event to commemorate this season, which is loved by people of almost all ages, is really commendable. I thoroughly enjoyed the musical repertoire of the artistes on stage. It was very well organised and an enjoyable experience.”<br /><br />Srikanth, a member of the audience, seconds her opinion. He says, “I do not understand the intricate nuances of music but I am aware that there are some aspects in terms of the ragas and taals that are not played during the rest of the year. It was very pleasing to listen to Ashwini and others on the musical instruments who are of national repute. <br /><br />Such programmes should be held more often for the benefit of all music lovers.” He adds, “I feel such concerts are amazing. It brought out the quintessential feel of the monsoons. The entire concept of conducting a monsoon music festival like this is noteworthy.” </p>
<p>Bangaloreans were treated to a rare combination of music as stalwarts like Pandit Shivkumar Sharma on the santoor, Yogesh Samsi on the tabla and vocalist Ashwini Bhide Deshpande came together on one stage to present traditional monsoon ragas and semi and light- classical musical compositions called Kajri, Jhula and Thumri.<br /><br />All these compositions comprised monsoon ragas like Madhu Malhar, Mishra Mel Malhar, and Dhulia Malhar and the more gentle Goud Malhar and others like Shuddha Rishabh, Komal Gandhar, Shuddha Madhyam, Pancham, Shuddha Dhaivat, Komal Nishad and Shuddha Nishad. </p>.<p><br />The absence of teevra swaras is characteristic of all the ragas that are specific to the monsoon. The concert ended with a composition in the Koushik Dhwani which consists of shuddha swaras.<br /><br />The programme was conducted for music enthusiasts to soak in the delights of Indian classical music specific to this season of showers. “Creating and organising festivals like Barkha Ritu is one of the ways in which we make Indian classical music popular and appealing to the music lovers. What makes this festival special is that you can listen to ‘ragas’ based on the theme of the monsoon, which are unique only for this season,” says Mahesh Babu, Director, Banyan Tree Events. <br /><br />The music had all the elements of monsoon in the ragas and the kritis, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. <br /><br />Says Manjushree, who is a classical singer, “I always look forward to the season of monsoon because there is something special about it. An event to commemorate this season, which is loved by people of almost all ages, is really commendable. I thoroughly enjoyed the musical repertoire of the artistes on stage. It was very well organised and an enjoyable experience.”<br /><br />Srikanth, a member of the audience, seconds her opinion. He says, “I do not understand the intricate nuances of music but I am aware that there are some aspects in terms of the ragas and taals that are not played during the rest of the year. It was very pleasing to listen to Ashwini and others on the musical instruments who are of national repute. <br /><br />Such programmes should be held more often for the benefit of all music lovers.” He adds, “I feel such concerts are amazing. It brought out the quintessential feel of the monsoons. The entire concept of conducting a monsoon music festival like this is noteworthy.” </p>
