Pune's iconic and revered music festival, the Sawai Gandharv Bhimsen Mahotsav, will be held from December 18 to 22 at the Maharashtriya Mandal Krida Sankul in Mukundnagar. Organised by the Arya Sangeet Prasarak Mandal, the lineup of the festival was released recently.
Check out the lineup below:
December 18 (starts at 3pm):
S Ballesh & Dr Krishna Ballesh - Shehnai
Shashwati Chavan Zurunge - Vocal
Ram Deshpande - Vocal
Dr L Subramanian - Violin
Pt Ajoy Chakraborty - Vocal
December 19 (starts at 4pm):
Krishna Bongane & Nagesh Adgaonkar - Vocal (Jugalbandi)
Sangeeta Katti-Kulkarni - Vocal
Anupama Bhagwat - Sitar
Venkatesh Kumar - Vocal
December 20 (starts at 4pm):
Mohini (Music Group) - Sahana Banerjee (Sitar), Savani Talwalkar (Tabla), Anuja Borude-Shinde (Pakhawaj), Ruchita Kedar (Vocal) & Aditi Garade (Harmonium)
Viraj Joshi - Vocal
Kaushiki Chakraborty & Rishit Desikan - Vocal
Prubayan Chatterjee - Sitar
Sharing insights about the festival, Shrinivas Joshi, Executive President, Arya Sangeet Prasarak Mandal, said, “The Mahotsav, initiated by my father, Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi in honour of his guru Sawai Gandharva, has provided a platform for countless stalwarts to showcase their art. The overwhelming love of connoisseurs and audiences has made it a benchmark for Indian classical music. As the Mahotsav enters its 70th year, we continue our tradition of promoting promising young talent alongside eminent artists. This balance ensures the rich legacy of Indian classical music thrives for future generations.”
This year is the 70th edition of this annual musical celebration that remains one of the most highly anticipated events for Pune residents and global music enthusiasts alike.
Since its establishment in 1953, the festival has stood as a cultural milestone, drawing audiences from elders to youngsters and from all walks of life.
Renowned for its exceptional classical music renditions, the festival brings together acclaimed maestros and raw new talents.
