Bhavan's BVM SKN hosts violin recital by Dr. Sangeeta Shankar
Published July 21, 2026
NAGPUR: Bhavan's Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Chinchbhuvan in association with SPIC MACAY Nagpur Chapter organised a violin recital on July 21, 2026 to promote India's classical music heritage among students.
The recital featured Indian classical violinist Dr. Sangeeta Shankar, accompanied by tabla maestro Pandit Abhishek Mishra. Dr. Shankar introduced students to the richness of Indian classical music through an interactive session. She explained the differences between Hindustani Classical, Carnatic Classical and Western Classical music and demonstrated the twelve swaras on the violin. She described the concepts of Shuddha Swaras, Raga, Alap, Taan and Gat and how Indian classical music offers opportunities for creativity and improvisation.
Dr. Sangeeta Shankar and Pandit Abhishek Mishra performed a jugalbandi demonstrating the harmony between melody and rhythm. Dr. Shankar encouraged students to ask questions and addressed their queries. She concluded the session with remarks about values and character.
The programme was graced by Dr. Sunanda Sonarikar, Secretary of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Nagpur Kendra, Nisha Kulkarni, President of SPIC MACAY Nagpur, and Pallavi Deshpande, Member of SPIC MACAY Nagpur.
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