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Time of India
23-06-2025
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- Time of India
A global musical tribute to santoor legend Pt. Bhajan Sopori
Global musical tribute to Kashmir's iconic instrumentalist and Santoor legend Pt. Bhajan Sopori The second edition of World Santoor Day was organised by the Sopori Academy for Music and Performing Arts (SaMaPa) at the Chinmaya Mission Auditorium in the capital. The first ever 'World Santoor Day' was celebrated last year in 2024 by the artist and the creative arts fraternity and many prominent cultural organizations of the country together. Celebrated a day after the World Music Day, World Santoor Day marks the birth anniversary of the Saint – Musician, Santoor legend & composer, late Pandit Bhajan Sopori, who is revered as the 'Saint of Santoor' and the 'King of Strings'. The evening featured the performances of young and established artists, who mesmerised Delhiites. It commenced with on-screen international recitals by Guido Estrada from Argentina accompanied by Demian Acierno on tabla presenting Raga Nirmalkauns, Mi Xuanye from China accompanied by Zhuang Jing on Tabla presenting Raga Yaman, and Luis Eduardo Vega from Colombia, accompanied by Javier Alarcón Guzmán on Tabla presenting another dimension of Raga Yaman. It was followed by a santoor ensemble in Raga Charukeshi by Indian and international artists and disciples of Pt. Abhay Rustum Sopori, including Daniel Aakash Brunner from Germany, Suman Patra from Finland, and Indian performers Anoushka Majumdar, Poushali Dutta, and Nairanjana Radhika from Delhi, along with Dheeraj Vaishnav from Rajasthan. The artists were accompanied on jodi pakhawaj and tabla by Chanchal Singh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Seniors Are Getting 87¢ Generic Viagra This Month Health Alliance by Friday Plans Learn More Undo This was followed by solo santoor performance by Divyansh Srivastava from Delhi, an able disciple of Pt. Bhajan Sopori and Pt. Abhay Sopori, accompanied on Tabla by Anand Mishra and Chanchal Singh presenting Raga Megh. This was followed by Santoor duet recital by Vidushi Shruti Adhikari and her talented son Ninad Adhikari from Madhya Pradesh, accompanied by Pt. Durjay Bhaumik on tabla presenting Raga Madhukauns. The 2nd World Santoor Day culminated with yet another special solo recital by Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori accompanied by Pt. Ram Kumar Mishra on Tabla. On the occasion, Prof. Aparna Sopori said, "World Santoor Day is more than a concert; it is a cultural movement. The initiative seeks to reposition the santoor, the 100-stringed Shatatantri Veena of Kashmir, as a symbol of India's spiritual, musical, and philosophical heritage. With historical significance that predates similar instruments across the world, the Santoor serves as a bridge between ancient Indian traditions and contemporary global music. " Speaking about the event, Santoor maestro and music composer, Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori said, 'Today we celebrated the second World Santoor Day on the occasion of the 77th birth anniversary of the great Santoor legend Pandit Bhajan Sopori ji. Musicians from across the world have gathered to pay their musical tribute to this great Santoor maestro. More than a dozen Santoor players have performed in this year's event, with World Santoor Day sessions also being held in Argentina, Colombia, China, USA etc. and various parts of India like Odisha," he added.
Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 4 June 2025
What: Biodegradable & Compostable Expo 2025 Where: India Expo Centre & Mart, Plot No. 23/25, 27/29, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida When: June 4 to 6 Timing: 10am to 6pm Entry: Free (Registration at the venue) Nearest Metro Station: Knowledge Park II (Aqua Line) What: Yamunotsav 2025 – Ek Shaam Yamuna Ke Naam | Santoor recital ft Pt Abhay Rustum Sopori A post shared by Abhay Rustum Sopori (@abhaysopori) Where: Kamani Auditorium, 1 Copernicus Marg, Mandi House When: May 4 Timing: 5.30pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue & Violet Lines) What: Mahakumbh (A Struggling Journey) – Photography exhibition by Nitin Gupta Where: Convention Centre Foyer, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road A post shared by Nitin Gupta (@guptanitinn) When: May 31 to June 4 Timing: 11am to 8pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium (Violet Line) What: Double Dose Comedy Show ft Himanshu Bhardwaj & Mohit Morani Where: Upper Deck Comedy Club, Commercial Complex, Amarpali Silicon City, Sector 76, Noida When: June 4 Timing: 9pm Entry: Nearest Metro Station: Noida Sector 76 (Aqua Line)
