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ITCSRA: Nurturing India’s Musical Heritage and Innovation
In the vibrant landscape of Indian classical music, the Indian Music Academy, popularly known as the ITC Sangeet Research Academy (ITCSRA), stands as a beacon of excellence and innovation.
Shri Brajeswar Mukherjee’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 26th June:
Shri Brajeswar Mukherjee, Guru of the ITC Sangeet Research Academy, delivered a performance at the Wednesday Recital, 26th June. He was accompanied by Rupashree Bhattacharya on the Harmonium and Sanjoy Adhikary on the Tabla.
Pandit Uday Bhawalkar receives the prestigious Kalidas Samman 2023-24:
The ITC Sangeet Research Academy is delighted to announce that Pandit Uday Bhawalkar has received the Kalidas Samman 2023-24.
Shri Paramananda Roy’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 3rd July:
Shri Paramananda Roy played an enchanting Miyan Ki Malhar at the Wednesday Recital, 3rd July. He was accompanied by Shri Ashis Paul on the Tabla.
A two-day workshop facilitated by Vidushi Malini Awasthi:
Vidushi Malini Awasthi conducted a two-day workshop on Purab Ang Thumri Gayaki at ITC SRA on 4th and 5th July.
Medha Basu and Kalyan Majumdar’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 10th July, 2024:
Medha Basu and Kalyan Majumdar, both Scholars of ITC SRA delivered solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 10th July, 2024.
Sudeepto Chakraborty and Koustav Roy’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 17th July, 2024:
Sudeepto Chakraborty and Koustav Roy, both Scholars of the Academy, delivered solo performance at the Wednesday Recital, 17th July, 2024.
The Malhar Festival, 20th July, 2024:
A group of promising artists presented monsoon Ragas at the Malhar Festival, 2024, to celebrate the arrival of monsoon.
Jessica Ghatak and Moupali Chowdhury’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 31st July, 2024:
Jessica Ghatak and Moupali Chowdhury, both Scholars of ITC SRA delivered their performances at the Wednesday Recital, 31st July, 2024.
Shri Abir Hossain’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 7th August:
Shri Abir Hossain delivered a solo performance at the Wednesday Recital, 7th August.
Desh Ek Raag: A presentation by ITC and ITC Sangeet Research Academy
Desh Ek Raag, a presentation by ITC Ltd and ITC SRA was launched at the Academy's auditorium on 13th August.
Shadaj Iyer and Shreya Chatterjee’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 14th August, 2024:
Shadaj Iyer and Shreya Chatterjee delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 14th August, 2024.
Independence Day celebration at Aldeen:
The Independence Day was celebrated at ITC SRA on 15th August, 2024.
Sagar Morankar and Ayan Sengupta’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 21st August, 2024:
Sagar Morankar and Ayan Sengupta delivered a unique Jugalbandi at the Wednesday Recital, 21st August, 2024.
Ruta Deshmukh and Amaan Hussain’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 28th August, 2024:
Ruta Deshmukh and Amaan Hussain delivered solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 28th August, 2024
Shatavisha Mukherjee’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 4th September, 2024:
Shatavisha Mukherjee delivered a solo performance at the Wednesday Recital, 4th September, 2024.
Violina’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 11th September, 2024:
The Violina delivered a performance at the Wednesday Recital, 11th September, 2024
Pandit Suresh Talwalkar conducted a two-day workshop at ITC Sangeet Research Academy:
Pandit Suresh Talwalkar conducted a two-day workshop at ITC Sangeet Research Academy on 23rd and 24th September
Pranjal Ghatak and Prajwal Shirke’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 25th September, 2024:
Pranjal Ghatak and Prajwal Shirke delivered their performances at the Wednesday Recital, 25th September, 2024
What is a Gharana?
Gaining acceptance in the nineteenth century, the Gharana signifies a musicological ideology which is passed on through the Guru-Shishya Parampara
Krittika Karmakar and Srijanee Banerjee’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 23rd October, 2024:
Krittika Karmakar and Srijanee Banerjee delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 23rd October, 2024
The Khayal Gharanas
The Khayal Gharanas emerged over the time to bestow the gayakee with a mark of uniqueness
Hindola Sinha and Shreya Chatterjee’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 6th November, 2024:
Hindola Sinha and Shreya Chatterjee delivered solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 6th November, 2024
Sangborti Das and Swarnendu Mandal’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 13th November, 2024:
Sangborti Das and Swarnendu Mandal delivered solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 13th November, 2024
Shri Deborshee Bhattacharjee’s solo performance at the Wednesday Recital, 20th November, 2024:
Shri Deborshee Bhattacharjee delivered a solo performance at the Wednesday Recital on 20th November, 2024.
A workshop facilitated by Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee:
A workshop was facilitated by Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee at ITC SRA on 11th November.
Adwait Keskar and Kalyan Majumdar’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 4th December, 2024:
Adwait Keskar and Kalyan Majumdar delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 4th December, 2024
ITC SRA mourns the demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain:
The members of ITC SRA mourn the demise of the Ustad
Medha Basu and Laahorii Bandhopadhaya’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 11th December, 2024:
Medha Basu and Laahorii Bandhopadhaya delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 11th December, 2024
The ITC Sangeet Sammelan, 2024:
The ITC Sangeet Sammelan was held on 29th, 30th November and 1st December at ITC SRA
Pandit Tushar Dutta’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 18th December, 2024:
Pandit Tushar Dutta delivered his solo performance at the Wednesday Recital, 18th December, 2024
A brief history of dhrupad:
Dhrupad is the oldest form of Indian classical music which exists till date
Sayan Sinha and Sudeepto Chakraborty’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 8th January, 2025:
Sayan Sinha and Sudeepto Chakraborty delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 8th January, 2025
Swastik Basu and Jessica Ghatak’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 15th January, 2025:
Swastik Basu and Jessica Ghatak delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 15th January, 2025
Devangbhushan Basumatary, Kalyan Majumdar and Swarnendu Mandal’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 22nd January, 2025:
Devangbhushan Basumatary, Kalyan Majumdar and Swarnendu Mandal delivered their performances at the Wednesday Recital, 22nd January, 2025
Shri Paramananda Roy’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 29th January:
Shri Paramananda Roy delivered a solo performance at the Wednesday Recital, 29th January.
Shadaj Iyer and Deblina Ray’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 5th February, 2025:
Shadaj Iyer and Deblina Ray delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 5th February, 2025
Diya Roy and Amaan Hussain’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 12th February, 2025:
Diya Roy and Amaan Hussain delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 12th February, 2025
Diya Chowdhury and Swarnendu Mandal’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 19th February, 2025:
Diya Chowdhury and Swarnendu Mandal delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 19th February, 2025
Shri Ayan Sengupta’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 26th February, 2025:
Shri Ayan Sengupta delivered his solo performance at the Wednesday Recital, 26th February, 2025
Pushkar Bhagwat and Moupali Chowdhury’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 12th March, 2025:
Pushkar Bhagwat and Moupali Chowdhury delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 12th March, 2025
The Young Maestros, 2025:
A number of young talents performed at the Young Maestros, 2025.
The Gwalior Gharana:
Evolving with time, the Gwalior Gharana stands to be the root of all the khayal gharanas
Shatavisha Mukherjee’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 19th March, 2025
Shatavisha Mukherjee delivered a solo performance at the Wednesday Recital, 19th March, 2025
Shri Alick Sengupta’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 2nd April, 2025:
Shri Alick Sengupta delivered his solo performance at the Wednesday Recital, 2nd April, 2025
Sagar Morankar’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 9th April, 2025:
Shri Sagar Morankar delivered his solo performance at the Wednesday Recital, 9th April, 2025
Pranjal Ghatak and Ruta Deshmukh’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 16th April, 2025:
Pranjal Ghatak and Ruta Deshmukh delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 16th April, 2025
Srijanee Banerjee and Sangborti Das’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 23rd April, 2025:
Srijanee Banerjee and Sangborti Das delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 23rd April, 2025
The Thumri Festival, 2025
The Thumri Festival, 2025 was held at the Academy on 22nd and 23rd March
Krittika Karmakar and Shreya Chatterjee’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 30th April, 2025:
Krittika Karmakar and Shreya Chatterjee delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 30th April, 2025
Prajwal Shirke and Sudeepto Chakraborty’s performances at the Wednesday Recital:
Prajwal Shirke and Sudeepto Chakrobarty presented their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 7th May, 2025
Sai Eishwary Mahashabde’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 28th May, 2025:
The Wednesday Recital of 28th May, 2025, held after a brief interval featured Sai Eishwary Mahashabde, a Musician Scholar under Pandit Ulhas […]
Laahorii Bandhopadhaya and Kalyan Majumdar’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 4th June, 2025:
Laahorii Bandhopadhaya and Kalyan Majumdar delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital of 4th June, 2025
Swastik Basu and Shounak Roy’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 18th June, 2025:
Swastik Basu and Shounak Roy delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 18th June, 2025
Hindola Sinha and Medha Basu’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 25th June, 2025:
Hindola Sinha and Medha Basu delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 25th June, 2025
Amaan Hussain and Moupali Chowdhury’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 2nd July, 2025:
Amaan Hussain and Moupali Chowdhury delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 2nd July, 2025
Brajeswar Mukhopadhyay’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 9th July, 2025:
Brajeswar Mukherjee delivered a solo performance at the Wednesday Recital, 9th July, 2025
Swarnendu Mandal and Jessica Ghatak’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 16th July, 2025:
Swarnendu Mandal and Jessica Ghatak delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 16th July, 2025
Devangbhushan Basumatary and Koustav Roy’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 23rd July, 2025:
Devangbhushan Basumatary and Koustav Roy delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 23rd July, 2025
Sayan Sinha and Shadaj Iyer’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 30th July, 2025:
Sayan Sinha and Shadaj Iyer delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 30th July, 2025
Desh Ek Raag 2.0:
ITC and ITC Sangeet Research Academy collaborated to make Desh Ek Raag 2.
Paramananda Roy’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 13th August, 2025:
Shri Paramananda Roy delivered a solo performance on 13th August, 2025
Adwait Keskar and Kasturi Joshi’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 6th August, 2025:
Adwait Keskar and Kasturi Joshi delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 6th August, 2025
Sagar Morankar’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 3rd September, 2025:
Sagar Morankar delivered a solo performance at the Wednesday Recital, 3rd September, 2025
The Malhar Festival, 2025:
The Malhar Festival, 2025, showcased a number of talents at the GD Birla Sabhagar
Ayan Sengupta’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 29th October, 2025:
Ayan Sengupta delivered a solo performance at the Wednesday Recital, 29th October, 2025
Krittika Karmakar and Anubhab Khamaru’s performances at the Wednesday Recital, 5th November, 2025:
Anubhab Khamaru and Krittika Karmakar delivered their solo performances at the Wednesday Recital, 5th November, 2025
Shatavisha Mukherjee’s performance at the Wednesday Recital, 12th November, 2025:
Shatavisha Mukherjee delivered her solo performance at the Wednesday Recital, 12th November, 2025
