KARACHI:
The fifteenth version of the Tehzeeb Pageant opened with soulful melodies and uncommon classical performances on the Nationwide Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) on Saturday night.
Held in collaboration with Tehzeeb Basis, the two-day music competition is being hosted on the Zia Mohyeddin Theatre, drawing giant crowds of music lovers.
The occasion kicked off with a mesmerising efficiency by Pakistani visually-impaired vocalist Mehak Rashid, who captivated the viewers by singing a Khayal thumri whereas concurrently enjoying the tanpura. Her mastery and expression earned a standing ovation.
The competition’s worldwide flavour was elevated by Bangladeshi vocalist Niloy Ahsan Zulqarnain, who dazzled the group along with his wealthy Dhrupad singing type, including classical gravitas to the night. His efficiency stood out even amongst a robust line-up of Pakistani maestros.
Ustad Mumtaz Ali Sabzal delivered an modern act mixing classical ragas with Balochi people on the banjo, providing a singular tackle Raag Des. From Rahim Yar Khan, singer Ahmed Raza Khan of the Patiala Gharana offered Khayal and Multani Kafi, incomes heat applause from the viewers.
Famend tabla participant Haroon Samuel shocked the gathering with a solo efficiency devoted to the late Ustad Umar Hayat Khan of the Punjab Gharana. The efficiency served as a tribute to the Ustad’s legacy.
The competition continued on Sunday, that includes extra performances in raags equivalent to Malkauns, Bageshri, Marwa, Darbari, and Ghazals. Notable names lined up for the finale embrace Ustad Fateh Ali Khan, Izzat Fateh Ali Khan, and Meeta Pandit from India.
Tehzeeb Basis founder Sharif Awan, talking on the competition, mentioned the occasion was conceived to advertise the subcontinent’s deep-rooted ustad-shagird (master-disciple) custom.
“Simply as a chef blends spices to create a dish, raags are crafted with care and expertise,” he mentioned. Awan additionally remembered legendary tabla maestros Ustad Umar Hayat Khan and the lately handed Ustad Bashir Khan.
Kaif Ghaznavi, the competition host and cultural promoter, famous that Tehzeeb Basis has been organising classical music occasions for the previous 18 years to spotlight Pakistan’s wealthy cultural identification. She emphasised that the platform supplies visibility to rising musicians and singers.
NAPA chairman Javed Iqbal, in his transient speech earlier than presenting commemorative shields, paid tribute to the late Zia Mohyeddin, calling him a towering determine of Pakistan’s performing arts.
The occasion is supported by the Sindh authorities and numerous non-public establishments. “Large due to our superb sponsors for his or her unbelievable help for the Tehzeeb music competition,” the organisers mentioned in a Fb submit earlier this month.
The Tehzeeb Pageant, held since 2009, goals to have a good time life by means of literature, fantastic arts and music. “Excited to introduce our gifted classical musicians performing on the upcoming Tehzeeb Pageant! Every artist brings their distinctive aptitude and keenness for music, promising an unforgettable expertise,” the Fb submit added.
(WITH INPUT FROM NEWS DESK)
