Vocalist Rahul Deshpande brings his devotional live performance to Hyderabad

This weekend, the music competition Vasantotsav arrives in Hyderabad with a efficiency by famous classical vocalist Rahul Deshpande. The 2-and-a-half-hour live performance, titled Abhangwari, options abhangs, bhajans, and devotional compositions devoted to Lord Vittala of Pandharpur.

“I’m excited to carry out for a discerning viewers in Hyderabad, one that actually appreciates classical and devotional music,” says Rahul.

Now in its tenth yr, Vasantotsav is held in reminiscence of Rahul’s grandfather, the legendary vocalist Vasantrao Deshpande. The subsequent version will happen at Sri Shanmukhananda Advantageous Arts and Sangeetha Sabha in Mumbai on June 29. “It’s been some time since I final carried out in Hyderabad, so I made a decision to carry Abhangwari to the town,” he provides.

Respect for artwork types

Effortlessly transitions between totally different artwork types
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With a basis in classical music and a deep respect for numerous artwork types, Rahul strikes fluidly between genres and mediums. “My grandfather used to say that music has three dimensions — sur (melody), lay (rhythm) and abhinay (expression or performing),” he remembers. “Past that, I’ve all the time been delicate to totally different artwork types and maintain them in excessive regard.”

Rahul can also be engaged on reviving a musical stage manufacturing initially carried out by his grandfather. “There’s additionally an thrilling performing undertaking within the pipeline,” he provides, “however I can’t communicate a lot about it simply but.”

Organised by Tatvaa Arts, Abhangwari live performance by Rahul Deshpande will likely be held at Shilpakala Vedika on June 22; tickets: Bookmyshow