{"id":99890,"date":"2025-11-25T04:56:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T04:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/naushad-academy-of-hindustani-sangeet-hosts-a-mesmerising-flute-tabla-jugalbandi\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T04:56:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T04:56:29","slug":"naushad-academy-of-hindustani-sangeet-hosts-a-mesmerising-flute-tabla-jugalbandi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/naushad-academy-of-hindustani-sangeet-hosts-a-mesmerising-flute-tabla-jugalbandi\/","title":{"rendered":"Naushad Academy of Hindustani Sangeet Hosts a Mesmerising Flute -Tabla Jugalbandi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>From Left to Right: Anutosh Degharia, Rehman Naushad, Uttam Singh, Gurmeet Singh and Rakesh Chaurasia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 24<\/strong>: <\/span>On 21st November 2025, Naushad Academy of Hindustani Sangeet presented an evening that felt more like a gentle invocation of the timeless soul of Indian classical music than a concert. In a world increasingly shaped by technology, speed, and distraction, the Academy once again illuminated its purpose \u2013 quietly, steadfastly, and with an almost devotional sincerity by creating a space where purity of sound and depth of tradition could breathe.<\/p>\n<p>The stage belonged to two acclaimed maestros: legendary flautist\u00a0Pandit Rakesh Chaurasia\u00a0and distinguished tabla virtuoso\u00a0Anutosh Degharia. Their\u00a0jugalbandi unfolded like a conversation between wind and earth\u00a0\u2013\u00a0serene, responsive, and alive with artistic brilliance.<\/p>\n<p>The evening commenced with the flute emerging softly, as though rising out of silence itself. Each note carried clarity and warmth, drawing listeners inward. The opening alap unfurled with the tenderness of dawn stretching across a quiet horizon. Subtle inflexions of breath and tone created an atmosphere where music felt less like performance and more like emotion taking form \u2013 reminiscent of raindrops meeting the earth \u2013 delicate, unhurried, yet profoundly moving.<\/p>\n<p>When Anutosh Degharia\u2019s tabla entered, it did so with grace and intentional\u00a0restraint, offering rhythm not as support but as dialogue. At times it\u00a0mirrored the flute\u2019s flow, at times it questioned it, and at times it lifted it into\u00a0new textures. Together, the duo demonstrated the pure essence of\u00a0jugalbandi \u2013 two voices in conversation, co-creating, responding, and\u00a0elevating one another.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The recital journeyed through three classical Raagas, each chosen to\u00a0evoke its own emotional universe:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Raag Madhuvanti opened the evening with a sense of peace, evoking the mellow tenderness of late afternoon light.<\/li>\n<li>Raag Desh followed, stirring warmth and nostalgia, its phrases reminiscent of monsoons, homeland, and centuries of living tradition.<\/li>\n<li>The programme concluded with Raag Bhairavi, a meditative finale that offered closure \u2013 not through silence, but through serenity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A highlight of the performance was an improvised rhythmic interplay where\u00a0the flute\u2019s high, crystalline phrases intertwined with agile tabla bols in a\u00a0vibrant, almost playful conversation. As\u00a0the tempo slowly ascended from\u00a0contemplative to spirited, the audience responded with palpable\u00a0appreciation \u2013 a testament to the mastery and chemistry of both musicians.<\/p>\n<p>In a deeply emotional moment, Shri Rehman Naushad shared a cherished memory from family history: a young Naushad, merely thirteen, walking with his maternal uncle to the \u201cUrs\u201d of \u201cHaji Waris Ali Shah\u201d in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. Amidst the spiritual fervour, a lone flautist played a melody gentle yet unforgettable. Young Naushad first listened with curiosity, then was entranced, and then finally changed forever. It was in that moment that Rehman Naushad reflected that the seed of a future music maestro was planted.<\/p>\n<p>Legendary Music Composer Shri Uttam Singh shared a warm tribute to Rakesh Chaurasia, noting how his tone, artistry, and musical brilliance carry forward the grace of his uncle, the legendary Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. With fondness, he recalled having both maestros perform for him over the years \u2013 an association he cherishes deeply.<\/p>\n<p>Esteemed Music Composer-Producer, son of Uttam Singh, Shri Gurmeet Singh, added his reflections, recalling that Rakesh had performed plenty of solos in his compositions since 1999. What began as a collaboration evolved into a bond he described as a family friend. He noted that Rakesh\u2019s artistry has only grown richer with time and stands today at an exceptional zenith.<\/p>\n<p>As the final note dissolved into stillness,\u00a0the audience held a reflective\u00a0silence \u2013 the kind that lingers only when\u00a0music touches something beyond\u00a0the senses. It was not just a performance, it was an experience that\u00a0reaffirmed Mumbai\u2019s connection to classical tradition and the enduring\u00a0transformative power of live music.<\/p>\n<p>In an era dominated by fast-changing trends and technology-driven consumption, Naushad Academy continues to serve as a custodian of heritage, holding its flame steadfastly even in the winds of modernity.<\/p>\n<p>Through consistent events and artist collaborations, the Academy has become a sanctuary for lovers of Hindustani classical music. This unwavering commitment is made possible by the dedication of its trustees, who carry forward the vision with sincerity and perseverance.<\/p>\n<h4>The event was presented under the guidance and expertise of the<\/h4>\n<p>Academy\u2019s permanent trustees:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shri Rehman Naushad \u2013 President<\/li>\n<li>Shri Uttam Singh \u2013 Secretary<\/li>\n<li>Shri Gurmeet Singh \u2013 Treasurer<\/li>\n<li>Smt Shehnaaz Parveen Mutiur Rehman \u2013 Trustee<\/li>\n<li>Smt Jasvinder Kaur \u2013 Trustee<\/li>\n<li>Smt Umaraah Mutiur Rehman \u2013 Trustee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Academy acknowledges with gratitude the contributions of:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Event Organiser \u2013 Ms Parmeet Kaur<\/li>\n<li>Media Consultant \u2013 David Allan Vaz<\/li>\n<li>Photography &amp; Videography \u2013 Nabh Kumar Raju, along with his NKR Film School students and event crew members. Their collaborative effort ensured the evening\u2019s success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gurmeetsingh.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.gurmeetsingh.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:contactnaushadacademy@gmail.com\">contactnaushadacademy@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Left to Right: Anutosh Degharia, Rehman Naushad, Uttam Singh, Gurmeet Singh and Rakesh Chaurasia Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 24: On 21st November 2025, Naushad Academy of Hindustani Sangeet presented an evening that felt more like a gentle invocation of the timeless soul of Indian classical music than a concert. 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