Expertise the soulful tunes of our nation’s musical legacy come to life in a rare enterprise of a powerful two-day pageant set within the tranquil wilderness of Corbett, Uttarakhand.
Scheduled on fifteenth and sixteenth March, ‘Ragas by the River’ will delight lovers of Indian classical music with a few of India’s best music legends taking to the stage collectively for the primary time. Bask in a fascinating sensory journey alongside the tranquil banks of the Kosi River, the place a harmonious mix of swaras, taals and ragas reverberate melodiously in opposition to the backdrop of two breathtaking iconic venues – Taj Corbett Resort & Spa and The Riverview Retreat.
Beginning with the dadras and thumris of the good Indian classical singer Kaushiki Chakraborty, the night might be mesmerized by the sounds of the sitar and Gayaki Ang of the famend maestro and one of the crucial acclaimed sitar gamers in North India, Ustad Shujaat Husain Khan. Ending the primary night time on a excessive word, Arunaja & Band will deliver the viewers to their ft with mesmerizing covers of westerns and Indian classics.
The wonderful company on the second day of this melodious celebration are legendary artists and guardians of Indian classical music like two-time Grammy Award winner (2024) and famend flautist Rakesh Chaurasia and intensely proficient tabla participant Satyajit Talwalkar. Witness the soul-stirring melodies of residing legend and sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan accompanied by the mild murmur of the flowing Kosi river. Adopted by jugalbandi icon younger and gifted musicians Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash who will set the tone for the grand finale. Making a symphony of incomparable magnificence underneath the starry sky, the versatile ghazal singer and Indian fusion music Hariharan will enchant the viewers together with his melodious voice as the primary performer.
Expressing his delight, Vibhas Prasad, Director, Leisure Resorts Group stated, “Ragas by the River is a singular initiative that fuses the essence of Indian classical music amidst nature to create a particular and unforgettable expertise. One of many core ideas of the Group is to assist and protect India’s wealthy and numerous pure and cultural heritage. Envisioned as a celebration of musical artistry and pure splendor, “Ragas by the River” was conceptualized and produced by Vir Srivastava, enterprise accomplice and director of the pageant. His imaginative and prescient was to curate this immersive, one-of-a-kind pageant that can witness the magic of a number of the most interesting musicians from throughout the nation.”
As a particular homage to the majestic Himalayan foothills that host this pageant, native Kumaoni music troupes will enthrall the company with their dynamism and colourful apparel and can showcase their genuine Pahadi melodies. Together with incomparable music, company can even be handled to luxurious and impeccable hospitality amidst the wildness of Corbett. Bask in a culinary journey curated by prime cooks, that includes an beautiful providing of Rampur royal delicacies, candy Kumaoni delicacies and continental fare, complemented by an array of hand-crafted cocktails.
Come and be part of a fascinating and unforgettable expertise at ‘Ragas by the River’, the place pure rhythms improve the melodies of India’s vibrant musical heritage
When: 15th and 16th March 2024
The place: The Riverview Retreat and Taj Corbett Resort & Spa (Uttarakhand)
Costs: Safe your remaining slots now!
Housing Packages ranging from ₹ 1.30 Lac onwards for two nights/3 days in a double room