Thursday, May 1, 2008

CONCERT: Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar

Venue: IUCAA, Pune University
1st May, 6 PM.

About the artists:

Ulhas Kashalkar, one of the prime representatives
of Gwalior and Jaipur Gharanas, has earned wide recognition
in India and abroad. He was initiated to music by his father Shri
N.D.Kashalkar an able musicologist. A gold medalist at his
post-graduation in music, he was later on trained by Pandit Ram Marathe and Pandit Gajananbua Joshi, stalwarts of Hindustani Classical Music.

Gifted with a melodious voice, with superb flexibility, Kashalkar's music appeals to every music lover. His gaykee is especially noted for pure traditional rendering with his own asthetic interpretation. Renowned cassette companies of India andabroad have brought out many cassettes and compact discs of his music, a testimonial to his immense popularity. He has performed extensively in India and abroad.


Accompaniments:

Tabla: Pt. Suresh Talwalkar
Harmonium: Dr. Arvind Thatte


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