World Music Day celebrated with Odissi performance and classical ragas.

Bhopal

’s Phagre sisters- Kalyani and Vaidehi Phagre performed

Odissi

followed by Delhi’s Nabnita Chaudhary’s classical singing at Ustad Aamir Khan Sabhgraha, Shasakia Sangeet Mahavidyalaya on occasion of World Music Day.

The duo presented stories of Krishna, Kamadeva and Shiv Tandav through expressive eyes, graceful mudras and flawless coordinated postures. “Watching these ace artists perform was a complete learning experience, we learnt about the importance of expressions and coordination by watching them” says Pooja Pandey, a student pursuing degree in classical dance and music. The sisters performed ‘Shanti’ with diyas in their hand to conclude their presentation. “This was our first performance in

Indore

, the audience were mostly students from music school they were very responsive and encouraging as they understood the art and performance.”Says Vaidehi Phagre.

The dance was followed by soothing performance of classical ragas by Delhi’s Nabnita Chaudhary. The artist sang bandish ‘Paiyya tore laagi saiyya’ based on

raga

Maru Bihag. “I am a classical enthusiast myself also my kids are pursuing a degree in

classical music

, these performances were thoroughly enjoyable for all of us.” Says Narayan, a parent. After seeing an encouraging response from the audience the artist sang Kajri ‘Saavan ki ruth aayi re’.

- Sayli Dhodapkar