Page 63 - E-Magazine 2016-17

On 16 August, 2016, Delhi Public School in
th
collaboration with Spicmacay organised a
concert wherein the world renowned flautist,
Pandit Shri Hariprasad Chaurasia ji was
invited to perform. A Padma Vibhushan
awardee, Panditji is a master of his art and is
known for popularising Indian classical
music around the world.

Inaugural Ceremony

A huge crowd of enthusiastic students not only
from DPS but from other schools like Kendriya
Vidyalaya, Yashasvi Vidyanikethan were
present to see the legend perform. In prelude
to the recital by Panditji, Nidhi Shenoy sang a
Hindustani classical song.

His first performance was in “Jayanta raag “and The enthralling performance by Panditji
the second one in “Hamsa Dhwani raag”. He was
accompanied by Pandit Shri Rajesh who played
the flute and Pandit Shri Vijay on the tabla. The
entire crowd watched with awe as these legends
showcased their skills and proved to be a great
inspiration for aspiring musicians.

A mesmerising performance was followed by
a question answer session. He asked the
students about the genre they preferred
following which he told them that there is no
reason “why” a person learns; he learns
because he is devoted and loves the art form.

Lightening up the mood, he answered many
questions asked by the students. He adds that even at this age, he is still
learning from his old and young students;
Panditji said that he believes in learning, the still feels nervous before any performance
more one learns the more powerful and even after almost 5 decades of experience.
strong a person becomes.
Lastly Panditji said that students, while
trying to excel in their academics should also
be passionate about hobbies of their liking.