Notes of Spring: A Master Class/Clinic Presented by Pundit Sugato Nag
Pundit Sugato Nag and Rajesh Pai Kalsanka
Images courtesy of the artists
Pundit Sugato Nag is a sitar and surbahar virtuoso from India. He is a worthy torchbearer of the famed Sarod Gharana of Senia Shahjahanpur. A very melodious and sensitive player, Sugato Nag’s immense talent is evident in the way he handles the sitar, playing the gayaki style, with alluring sweetness combined with strong and intricate mastery of execution. His handling of the majestic instrument surbahar (bass sitar) in Dhrupad style has won him many accolades. His performances have been widely acclaimed and appreciated by audiences at various music festivals and venues all across the globe. He is passionate about teaching and devotes a substantial amount of his time to teaching disciples from all over the world.
Rajesh Pai Kalsanka is a versatile tabla artist and highly sought after tabla player, known for his rhythmic play. He has performed in several prestigious venues and has accompanied several famous artists.