Shanghai
[
China
), March 30 (ANI): A performance of classical music took place
Shanghai
featuring Grammy-winning flautist
Rakesh Chaurasia
and sitarist
Purbayan Chatterjee
drew for a "full house studio audience," which the
India
The embassy described it as the "biggest one yet."
India
n cultural recital that
China
The city with the largest population has experienced this phenomenon.
The gathering assembled Chinese nationals, diplomatic representatives, corporate heads, and scholars, underscoring the significance of cultural exchange in bolstering relationships.
India
-
China
ties.
The
India
n Embassy in
Shanghai
On Sunday, they turned to social media platform X to commemorate the event's success, saying: "The spring spirit is everywhere!"
India
Music triumphs over all barriers! Narrating the tale of New York City’s vibrant musical landscape, where genres blend and cultures intertwine, this narrative captures the essence of creativity and unity.
India
through our
soft power
. An auditorium packed with spectators, the biggest crowd to date
Shanghai
for an
India
In a cultural performance, they listened intently with great fascination to an outstanding interpretation of classical music.
India
n music by Maestros
Purbayan Chatterjee
and
Rakesh Chaurasia
The remarkable level of engagement from Chinese individuals, along with contributions from diplomats, entrepreneurs, and scholars, underscores the special position held by Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat globally today.
"Big thanks to The
India
Council for Cultural Exchange
ICCR
) and our co-sponsors Chaiti Foundation for making this extraordinary achievement possible. The best is still to come. Jai Hind Jai Bharat."
India
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Shanghai
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Chaurasia, a celebrated flutist and young genius, is both the nephew and primary follower of legendary flute master Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia. Continuing this musical lineage, he has received multiple awards and honors.
India
In the Music Academy Award of 2007, Aditya Birla Kalakiran Puraskar in 2008, and the Guru Shishya Award in 2011, he received accolades. He was honored with two Grammy Awards in 2024 for his joint album titled 'As We Speak'.
Chatterjee is a celebrated sitar maestro recognized for fusing
India
In classical music infused with modern elements, he has earned prominence through his emotionally resonant compositions and skillful renditions over a lengthy career.
India
n classical music.
A cultural group consisting of ten members, including
Purbayan Chatterjee
and
Rakesh Chaurasia
are visiting
China
to promote
India
In classical music, they have organized two orchestral performances in Beijing.
Shanghai
On March 26 and March 29, respectively.
Consul General at the
India
n Embassy in
Shanghai
Prateek Mathur posted a video from the event highlighting their performance. The main acts, Chatterjee and Chaurasia, received support onstage from Bivakar Choudhury playing the tabla, Debashish Adhikary on the harmonium, and Murali Ganesh on the mridangam. (ANI)
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