Sunder Lal Gandharv
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Pandit Sundar Lal Gandharv | |
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| Born | 1950 (age 73–74) Sahmal, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Genres | Hindustani Classical Music |
| Occupation(s) | Flautist |
| Instrument | Bansuri |
| Website | https://ptsunderlalgandharv.weebly.com/ |
Sunder Lal Gandharv (born 13 May 1950) is an Indian flautist known for his contributions to Hindustani classical music. He has earned various honors.
Early life and background
[edit]Sunder Lal Gandharva was born in the small village of Sahmal in Himachal Pradesh. He hails from a family with a long-standing musical tradition. His father, Late Shri Ram Das Gandharva, was his first guru, and Sunder Lal began his musical training at the tender age of six.[citation needed]
Musical training and influences
[edit]After his initial training, Sunder Lal moved to Shimla, where he continued his musical education under the guidance of Dr. B.D. Kala, a disciple of the illustrious Raja Bhaiya Poonchwale. Later in his journey, he became a disciple of Vishnu Prasanna, a maestro in shehnai and flute, who also happens to be uncle and master of famous flautist and shehnai player, Rajendra Prasanna.[1][2]
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Young Sunder Lal Gandharv with Hariprasad Chaurasia -
Sundar Lal Gandharv (in center) with Sajan Mishra
Career and honors
[edit]Sunder Lal Gandharva's flute recitals have been widely broadcast on All India Radio, in Delhi[3] as well as Najibabad[4] where he provided his service for 40 years at Najibabad centre and brought his music to a national audience. His performances are noted for their depth, technical proficiency, and emotive power.[citation needed].
He is an empanelled artist of the ICCR.[5] His dedication to music and his untiring efforts have significantly contributed to the preservation and evolution of Indian classical music.[6]
He has been honored by numerous distinguished organizations. Some notable awards and honors include:
- 1983: Honored by the Governor of Rajasthan at Raj Bhawan.
- 1985: Awarded "Kala Shri" by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited[7]
- 1987: Awarded "Sharda Samman"[8]
- 2013: Received the Bansuri Legend Lifetime Achievement Award.[citation needed]
In addition to these honors, he has been recognized by various cultural organizations and music festivals, including:
- Hari Ballabh Sangeet Sammelan, Jalandhar
- Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Nainital
- Taal Samrat Lt. Kanthe Maharaj Memorial Trust, Aurangabad
- Andhra Pradesh Punjabi Sabha
- Durgyana Mandir, Amritsar
- Kashi Baithak Sangeet Sabha, Delhi
- Indian Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), Delhi
- Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur
- Sanskar Bharti, Delhi
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Young Sundarlal Gandharv performing at Raj Bhawan, Rajasthan
Innovations in Ragas
[edit]Sunder Lal Gandharva is also known for his creativity in developing new ragas. His innovative compositions have enriched the repertoire of Hindustani classical music. Some of the ragas he has innovated include: Raga Krishna Todi (1984), Raga Sharada Sarang (1985),[9] Raga Kamini (1984), Raga Bheemvanti (1985), Raga Vishnu Kauns (1986), Raga Varun Kauns (1985), Raga Pratyakshadarshee (1986), Raga Lalit Sandhya (1987), Raga Neeshee (1988), Raga Alaknanda (1988), Raga Ganapati (1990), Raga Anantnad (1993), Raga Sahmal (1994), Raga Prabha (1996), Raga Ramdas (2003).
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Khanna, Shailaja (12 October 2017). "Resounding music in the hills". The Hindu.
- ^ "A musical evening with Pandit Sunder Lal Gandharv". The Times of India. 18 August 2012.
- ^ आकाशवाणी: वर्ष-45, अंक-3 ( 1 फ़रवरी 1980 ). All India Radio (AIR),New Delhi. February 1980.
- ^ Delhi, All India Radio (AIR), New (19 July 1981). AKASHVANI: Vol. XLVI. No. 29 ( 19 JULY, 1981 ). All India Radio (AIR), New Delhi.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "List of Empanelled Artist | Official website of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Government of India". www.iccr.gov.in. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ Flute Recital by Pandit Sunder Lal Gandharv, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Delhi ( ICCR ), retrieved 26 July 2024
- ^ "A musical evening with Pandit Sunder Lal Gandharv". The Times of India. 18 August 2012.
- ^ "A musical evening with Pandit Sunder Lal Gandharv". The Times of India. 18 August 2012.
- ^ Shival Kathe (27 February 2019). Raag Sharada Sarang - Pandit Sunder Lal Gandharv. Retrieved 26 July 2024 – via YouTube.