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Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki |
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| Balwantrao Abhisheki also taught his son the basic principles of Hindustani Shastriya Sangeet.Thus started out his initiation into this classical art form.The decision to pursue a career in music had therefore been made which propelled the quest to learn from a guru who could instruct him adequately in his chosen vocation.Performer or Music Labels mentioned within the site.He was also known for adapting the operatic style of musicals to Marathi theatre.Jitendra Abhisheki learnt vocal music from Pandit Jagannathbua Purohit and Ustad Azmat Hussain Khan of Agra Gharana and Shri Gulubhai Jasdanwala of the Jaipur Gharana.He is also well known for his rendering of Marathi Natyasangeet (songs from Marathi musical plays) and devotional songs.His father, Balwantrao aka Bikambhat, was the temple priest and a Kirtankar.This later helped him immensely in his work in the field of Marathi Natya Sangeet (stage music).Balwantrao Abhisheki (nephew and disciple of the legendary Master Deenanath Mangeshkar) also taught his son the basic principles of Hindustani Shastriya Sangeet (classical music).By the time he had reached adolescence Pandit Abhisheki, contrary to pursuing the family vocation of a Kirtankari, expressed his wish to travel to Pune in pursuit of a mentor in music.After a degree in Sanskrit literature, Pandit Abhisheki joined All India Radio (AIR) at Mumbai for a brief period.It was at around this time that he started training under the renowned teacher Ustad Azmat Hussain Khan.What followed were scholarships by the Indian Government for advanced training in Hindustani classical music, as well as several compositions for Marathi theatre.In the late sixties, Pandit Abhisheki, after having received the coveted Homi Bhabha fellowship, taught at the music school run by the renowned sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar in the USA.Passing Away
He died in 1998 and left behind many admirers, particularly in Goa and Maharashtra.Pandit Abhisheki imparted outstanding training in traditional music to many disciples, some of whom are now leading performers of Indian Classical Music, such as:
Ajit Kadkade
Asha Khadilkar
Devaki Pandit
Prabhakar Karekar
Ramdas Kamat
Shounak Abhisheki (son)
Shubha Mudgal
Pt.This page was last modified 19:46, 24 November 2007.See Copyrights for details.Available Media:No media is available at this time for this artist.Abhisheki's disciples included Asha Khadilkar, Ajit Katkade and his son, Shaunaq Abhisheki.Awarded the Homi Bhabha Fellowship for research on Hindustani music,
Shri Jitendra Abhisheki is associated as an adviser with various institutions including
the All India Radio.Do not reproduce without prior permission.Blog about appreciation of photography and photographic subjects.His father Balwantrao was a temple priest and a keerthankar, an expert in Sanskrit and familiar with Hindustani music.Thus, initiation into classical music for young Jitendra Abhisheki was from his father.He later moved to Pune and was instructed by several teachers, notable by Ustad Azmat Hussain Khan.Jitendra Abhisheki was a versatile performer.He was involved with All India Radio and Marathi stage, composing music for more than 25 Marathi plays, using traditional raagas such as Multani, Sarang and Yaman.In the late sixties, he taught at the Ravi Shankar music school in the US.Among Abhisheki's several disciples are Shobha Mudgal and his son Shaunak Abhisheki.He beleived in improvisation and developing ones own style rather than sticking with the style of the guru or a gharana and encouraged his students to do the same, as exemplified by the innovativestyle of Shobha Mudgal.Pt Jitendra Abhisheki passed away on 7 November 1998, at a relative young age of sixty five.He received several awards including Padmashri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.Rakesh Chaurasia, just like his legendary uncle, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, possesses the right balance of strength and serenity, very critical factors for an exceptional flautist.His dexterous blowing technique coupled with his training of swar (musical notes) and taal (rhythm) exudes adeptly in his emotions through the hollow piece of bamboo.She has received training under Pandit Vasantrao Kulkarni, Padmavibhushan Kishori Amonkar and late Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki.For more information on the artists go to...Devaki_PanditFor more information on venue and tickets go to..."I, painting from myself and to myself Know what I do, am unmoved by men's blame or their praise either".Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki, the veteran Hindustani classical vocalist who passed away a fortnight ago believed in this philosophy.When he performed, he presented a picture of concentration and he came across as a singer making an earnest invocation to the Goddess of music.Some singers are intent on exhibiting the tremendous practice they have put in.There are only a handful of singers who merely intend to sing.Abhisheki belonged to the latter and rare breed of singers.He had the capacity to strike an emotional chord with the lay listener which he combined with the ability to impress the knowledgeable.It was this unique combination which lent him a certain stature even when he was comparatively young.Born in the sylvan surroundings of Goa in the early Thirties, Abhisheki inherited his talent in music from his father.Goa has thrown up phenomenal talent in music ranging from Kesrabai Kerkar to Kishori Amonkar on the one hand and Dinanath Mangeshkar to Asha Bhonsle on the other hand.It is not the number of gurus that matters here.It was husky and must have been initially highly inflexible.It is easy to become a successful singer when one is endowed with a sweet and flowing voice.Jitendra Abhisheki earned a name for himself as a singer, in the Sixties.He attracted capacity audiences at all the major concert venues such as the Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, Bramhin Sabha and Vileparle Music Circle.His raga renditions had an intensity which was difficult to resist.The haunting notes travelled down the adjacent road in the stillness of a winter night.Fest hosted by the Indian Music Group of the St.Xavier's College was a splendidly sculpted piece which few musicians can produce.The listeners felt that they were recipients of a revelation.Jitendra Abhisheki's enormous contribution to the stage music in Maharashtra would by itself assure him a place in the hall of fame.Dinanath era, stage music was facing a veritable crisis of identity.Novelty can only grow as a new shoot out of a tradition.When called upon to compose music for a humorous opera concentrating on contemporary themes like family planning, Abhisheki came up with lively tunes based on pop music.Gunakri' has reached such unsurpassed heights that it has been adopted as a school prayer by the Government of Maharashtra.One remembers the last encounter with him when he complained about the lack of real respect for the professional musician.Jitendra Abhisheki is no more. |
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