Hariprasad Chaurasia to perform at musical conclave 'Virasat' organized at MNNIT Allahabad

Renowned Indian classical instrumentalist, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, along with a number of other noted musicians, is all set to perform at the musical conclave 'Virasat', being organized at Motilal Nehru National National Institute of Technolgy (MNNIT) Allahabad from the 18 ^thof April.
And if the officials are be believed it is first of its kind initiative, which has been taken to not just entertain students but also to educate them with the Indian classical music and instruments.
"Apart from the performance of Hariprasad Chaurasia, we have also organized concerts by some noted music maestros at this 5-day cultural extravaganza, which includes Pt. Bhajan Sapori, (Santoor), Pt. Debu Chaudhary, (Sitar) Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt , Mohan Veena and Vidushi Kavita Dwibedi (Odissi)," informed an official at MNNIT, adding, "Interesting part is, we are also organizing workshops to teach various instruments like violin, flute, and dance styles like Kathak, and Drupad to the interested students. So this will also given them a chance to learn things." This fest is being organized in association with Spic Macay.