HT Correspondent
TEZPUR, April 29: Noted flutist and recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee Pandit Chetan Joshi has mesmerized the audience at Tezpur University (TU) with a captivating performance.
The event was jointly organized by the Tezpur University and the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY), a voluntary youth movement that promotes various aspects of Indian cultural heritage. The event was organised to enliven the spirit of ‘Bohag’, the festive month.
The event showcased Pandit Joshi’s mastery of the flute, leaving the audience spellbound with his soul-stirring melodies. He delved into a series of ragas, evoking a range of emotions and moods. Pradip Sarkar, a noted tabla artist gave him excellent company.
After the performance, Pandit Joshi interacted with the students and answered their curiosities. He said that music is not only for entertainment, but also for understanding our culture and our roots. He also explained the major difference between Indian music and western music.
“Music is a feeling, it touches your soul”, Joshi remarked. Earlier, the musical evening began with a tabla performance by Shankarjyoti Saikia, a Ph.D. scholar from the department of sociology.
Speaking about the event, Shambhu Nath Singh, vice chancellor of the Tezpur University said, “Music is magic and we were honored to host Pandit Chetan Joshi at our university. His performance was not just a musical treat, but also a learning experience for our students and faculty.”
