Dhrupad Dhvani
About
Dhrupad is one of the oldest vocal forms of classical music from the Indian Subcontinent. The name probably comes from Dhruvapada (Dhruva meaning ‘fixed’ or constant) mentioned in the Natyashastra to denote structured songs. The earliest documented mention of Dhrupad as a genre appears in the 16th century text Ain-i-Akbari by Abu Fazl. In its present day form, a Dhrupad recital has either a solo singer or a small group of singers singing in unison to the beat of a Pakhawaj and unfolds in two parts, Aalaap and Dhrupad.
Dhrupad Dhvani is a two-day celebration of Dhrupad, one of India’s most ancient and profound vocal traditions. Presented by the Indian Music Experience, this program invites audiences to immerse themselves in the meditative depth and spiritual richness of Dhrupad. Featuring concerts by two esteemed Dhrupad exponents— Padma Shri Pt. Dr. Ritwik Sanyal and Pelva Naik — Dhrupad Dhvani offers a rare opportunity to experience the unique, resonant vocal techniques that define this art form.
About the Artists
Padma Shri Pt. Dr. Ritwik Sanyal is a celebrated Dhrupad maestro. With over 45 years of experience as a performer, scholar, and teacher, he was awarded the prestigious Kendriya Sangeet Natak Akademi Puruskar in 2013. His style is a unique synthesis of the teachings of both Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar and Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar, distinguished by intricate and subtle musical nuances that evoke the Śānta Rasa. As the first Dhrupad artist outside the Dagar family to perform internationally, Dr. Sanyal has performed in over 850 concerts worldwide.
Pelva Naik is a leading young Indian Classical Vocalist and Dhrupad exponent. With a distinguished international and domestic career, Pelva is committed to reviving ancient sounds and historically informed performance and teaching practices. Trained under Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar of the Dagar school and Rudraveena expert Bahauddin Dagar, Pelva’s performances honor Dhrupad’s traditional Alap with personal innovations. A respected Dhrupad teacher, she is known for her engaging and relatable teaching style, reaching learners worldwide.
Ribhu Sanyal, will accompany Dr. Sanyal on vocals. An IT engineer by profession, Shri Ribhu Sanyal is a new generation Dhrupad singer who has received training in Alap Dhrupad and Dhamar from his father Pandit Ritwik Sanyal.
Abhijit Sarkar, disciple of Shri Sukhad Munde ji will accompany Pandit Ritwik Sanyal and Pelva Naik on Pakhawaj. Belonging to the Nana Panse Gharana tradition, Sarkar has performed at prestigious concerts like Dhrupad Mela and has accompanied eminent Dhrupad artists from the Dagar Gharana. Abhijit holds a Sangeet Bhushan in Pakhawaj and currently works as a Cloud Solution Architect.
Date Time and Venue:
Pt. Dr. Ritwik Sanyal
29th November 2024, Friday, 06:00 PM
MLR Convention Centre, JP Nagar
Date Time and Venue:
Pelva Naik
30th November 2024, Saturday, 07:00 PM
Performance Theatre,
IME Museum,
Brigade Millennium Avenue,
JP Nagar 7th phase,
Bengaluru – 560078
Registration:
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