Pt Sardar said that the music, like other entities, is subjected to change. Today, the singing pattern in Indian classical music is restricted to Khyaal style, however one cannot provide a guarantee that it would continue eternally, he noted.

“A vocalist can mesmerise the audience, if he has an impressive voice supported by an attractive style, but these aspects are not at all important in classical music,” he mentioned, adding that dedication is the only way to master the music.

Ms Marulkar said that classical music cannot be a hobby, but needs a dedicated effort on the part of a student. The modern day singers are after cultivating their own images, but the future singers should stress upon cultivating their inherent talents, and only then the classical music of the country would be safe in the hands of the future generations, she pointed out.

The session was presided over by noted musicologist, Dr Ashok Ranade, who said that the days of wearing a pride about the traditions of music are long over. “There is nothing called correct or erroneous in music, or else, there would be no difference between music and mathematics,” he maintained.

The executive trustee of the Samraat Sangeet Academy, Mr Guruprasad Shinkre welcomed, while Dr Ajay Vaidya compered. The president of Ramnath temple committee, Dr Rajan Kuncolienkar was also present on the occasion.

Courtesy: Navhind Times