Ustad Shujaat Khan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Banyan Tree’s Classical Music Festival, Teen Prahar, is set to return to Bangalore for its 18th edition at Chaudhiya Memorial Hall on 27 February. Celebrated for its specific approach melody Presentation, festival guides the audience through three different time areas of the day, which is reflected in its name – Kishore Prahar (where ‘Stab‘Sanskrit refers to a subdivision of the day, and’Teenager‘Meaning three).

Since its establishment in 2006, Kishore Prahar has created a place for themselves by bringing musicians together in different stages of his career – budding talent, emerging stars and mythological masters – on the same platform. It is a format that not only nourishes young artists, but also gives the audience a chance to experience classical music “in its pure and most dynamic form” according to the organizers. Over the years, it has developed in one of the most anticipated classical music festivals in India, with versions in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Kolkata.

In the upcoming version, the evening opens with the performance of the group of collective artists of the evening, in which the young Pratibha Shruti Vishwakarma (Vocal), Swar Sharma (Vocal), Sandeep Mishra (Sarai), Hrishikesh Mazumdar (flute), Rohit Dev (Tabla), and Tzas, and Tzas, and Tzas, and Tzas Cat (for these music compresses, performing their journey and a milestone.

PT. Venkatesh Kumar | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

“It is a great respect and privilege that sharing the same step with stalwarts like Ustad Shujaat Khan Yes And Pandit Venkatesh Kumar Yes“Performing on such a big stage is actually a special moment,” floralist Rishikesh says. It adds a lot to my experience and career. ,

Following a contingent of young artists, the audience will be treated for the recurrence of a gentleman by Ustad Shujaat Khan, one of the greatest types of instruments. Asked how he selects Ragas For an event like Kishore Prahar, he explains that this process is deeply vested at the conference.

,melody The selection is based on tradition – which is already determined by the ancient traditions of our music. Each part of the day is specific Ragas Dedicated to this, to provoke and reflect an experience and feelings during that time, “They say.” Beyond this, it also depends on my mood and nature at this time. “

Rishikesh Majumda | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

While studio recording has its own place, for Ustad Shujaat Khan, there is nothing compared to the energy of a live performance.

“Live performance makes for the fundamental essence of our music. How to present – through an energy meeting between the audience and the artist. This connection is necessary, and it cannot be only in a studio recording, ”he explains.

The goal in the evening is the acclaimed Hindustani classical singer Pandit Venkatesh Kumar. Their performance promises a fitting closing, which brings both depth and devotion to the teenage attack experience.

This makes this festival special, each version has the ability to introduce something new. In addition to the famous classical forms, Kishore Prahar has also played an important role in reviving low-hearing traditions such as Haveli Music and Dhrupad and giving rare instruments such as Eskraj, Surbahar and Hindustani Cello.

“Low hearing Ragas There is always an experience; Rishikesh says not only for the audience but also as musicians.

Kishore Prahar is in the Chaudhiya Memorial Hall at 6 pm on February 27, 6 pm. Tickets on Bookmyshow.