Mysore, Jan. 25:

A Hindusthani vocal music concert by Dr. M. S. Bhaskar has been arranged on Jan. 27 at 6 pm at Veene Seshanna Bhavana, Adichunchanagiri Road, Kuvempunagar.

He will be accompanied by Pt. Veerabhadraiah Hiremath on harmonium and Pt. Ramesh Dhannur on tabla. The concert is open to all music lovers.

Profile: Dr. M. S. Bhaskar, born in T. Narasipur in 1949, is a Neurologist by profession. He was very much attracted towards music since childhood, continued his interest during his student days making way for serious learning of music. He could set apart some time for learning music amidst his busy medical studies.

He began learning Karnatak music with Vid. S. Bheema Rao. Later he learnt Hindusthani music from Pt. Ramarao Naik of Agra Gharana for several years. After his guru’s demise he continued his tutelage from Lalitha Ramanujam, seniormost disciple of his guru.

Presently, he is onto higher learning from Pt. Indudhar Nirodi, well-known Hindusthani musician of Mysore.

Dr. Bhaskar has performed at Mysore, Bangalore, Mangalore and Chennai in addition to his participation in several Music festivals at these places.

Very much associated with Raga Vaibhava and Swarasankula Sangeetha Sabha he is popularising Hindusthani music in Mysore with a deep involvement, according to Dr. T.P. Krishnakantha, Joint Secretary, Ganabharathi.

source: http://www.StarofMysore.com /Home>General News / January 25th, 2013