IIT Dharwad to Host Classical Music Concerts
IIT Dharwad, in collaboration with the SPIC MACAY Heritage Club, will host a series of classical music concerts, Yamini 2026, on its campus. The events will take place from Saturday evening to Sunday morning.
Event Details
The concerts will feature performances by several renowned artists from both Hindustani and Carnatic classical music traditions. These include Padma Shri award winners Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar and Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, Sangeet Natak Akademi award winner Pandit Uday Bhawalkar, and Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar award winner Vidushi Manasi Prasad and Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi.
Supporting Musicians
Accomplished musicians will accompany the artists on instruments such as the tabla, harmonium, violin, mridangam, ghatam, pakhwaj, and tanpura.
Open to All
The concerts are open to the public and have no entry fee. School authorities can register up to 10 students along with a teacher through a Google Form. College students and those interested in volunteering for SPIC MACAY can also register through online forms.
Contact Information
For school registrations, contact Asha Deshpande at +91 9980975891. For college students, contact Medini at +91 7349207500. Those interested in volunteering can contact Vijay at +91 9886383088. Transport assistance from Jubilee Circle in Dharwad can be arranged by contacting Veeranna Pattar at 9448640878.
About SPIC MACAY
SPIC MACAY, founded in 1977 by Padma Shri award winner Kiran Seth, promotes Indian classical music, dance, and cultural traditions among young people through programs in educational institutions.
Source: The Hindu. Featured image credit: The Hindu.
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