MERU Concert - A memorable rendition of raga Yaman by Pandit Sanjeev Abhyankar (vocal), Pandit Yogesh Samsi (tabla) and Tanmay Deochake (harmonium) on 28 July 2018, Theater Oranjerie, Roermond, The Netherlands Pandit Sanjeev Abhyankar (vocal) The legendary maestro from the Mewati Music Tradition, Pandit Sanjeev is an artist of international acclaim. The depth of his music and feelings directly touches the hearts and minds of the audience and transports them to a world of beauty and wonder. He has won many awards including the prestigious Indian President’s Award for All India Radio, the Kumar Gandharva National Award, and the Pandit Jasraj Gaurav Puraskar for his contribution to music. Pandit Yogesh Samsi (tabla) Yogesh Samsi is one of those rare great tabla maestro whose reputation has been built on his consummate artistry in both fields of accompaniment and solo playing. Yogesh has accompanied almost all the top-ranking instrumentalists and vocalists and dancers of India

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A memorable rendition by Pandit Sanjeev Abhyankar - Raga Yaman - Pandit Yogesh Samsi on tabla

Ankita Joshi: Her expressive voice and mastery of ragas enlivens rapturous harmony and bliss in the minds and hearts of listeners. In the last 15 years, Ankita trained under the direct guidance of one of India’s greatest classical singers, Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj. She has received many awards and has performed extensively at top venues around the world. Accompanying her on tabla is Ramkrishna Manohar Karambelkar and on harmonium is Sudhanshu Vasant Gharpure

Ankita Joshi - Meera Bhajan - Payo Ji Maine Ram Ratan Dhan Payo

A beautiful MERU Concert held on 17 July 2019 at Oranjerie theater, Roermond, the Netherlands. Internationally acclaimed violin maestros Dr. M. Lalitha and M. Nandini have been widely applauded as the `Queens of Violin’ - Popularly known as the `Violin Sisters', these outstanding musicians have enthralled the audiences world over with their spell binding music. Hailing from an illustrious family of musicians, Lalitha and Nandini have the privilege of being the fourth generation of musicians in their family. Lalitha and Nandini are the torch bearers of a unique musical tradition but yet have evolved a distinct style of their own. They have also collaborated with renowned musicians representing different genres of music including their uncles and Guru legendary violinists Sri. L. Vaidyanathan, Dr. L. Subramaniam and Dr. L. Shankar – Double violin, Mike Albert of Megadeth fame - USA, Ustad Shahid Parvez, George Brooks - USA, Miguel Chachowski - Spain, Carl Rathus - Australia, Fazal Qureshi, Pirpauke – Finnish band, Homayoun Sakhi – Rebab (Afganistan), Abbos Kosimov – Doyra (Uzbhekistan), Ricardo Averbach – Conductor Miami State Orchestra, USA to name a few. “Only Female Duo in Asia to perform the World music, South Indian Classical, Fusion and Western Classical music” - Le Mauricien.

Celestial Melodies of Raga Charukeshi - violin recital by M. Lalitha and M. Nandini

A magical rendition of Raga Jog - Ankita Joshi

Violin Sisters and Flute Sisters Violin sisters: Internationally acclaimed violin maestros Dr. M. Lalitha and M. Nandini have been widely applauded as the ‘Queens of Violin’ – Popularly known as the ‘Violin Sisters’, these outstanding musicians have enthralled the audience worldover with their spell binding music. Hailing from an illustrious family of musicians, Lalitha and Nandini have the privilege of being the fourth generation of musicians in their family. Lalitha and Nandini are the torch bearers of a unique musical tradition but yet have evolved a distinct style of their own. Accompanying them on Mridangam is very talented Sridharan Sankaran Flute Sisters: Debopriya and Suchismita are world’s most unique pair of flautist sisters for whom flute is life. Musical sojourn of the Flute Sisters began early on, in their natural settings, with hugely gifted parents, Prof. Robin Chatterjee & Mrs. Krishna Chatterjee; both vocalists & composers from Allahabad. Their quest for the depth & richness of Hindustani classical music, especially the flute or ‘Bansuri’ brought them to the feet of Guru the greatest living exponent of Maihar Senia Gharana, Padmavibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. Their mother was amongst the first group of the Maharishi Gandharva Veda musicians who did research in Gandharva Veda at MERU during 1995 under the guidance of Maharishi and their master Hariprasad Chaurasia. Both sisters had moments to share with Maharishi along with their mother and the great maestro Hariprasad ji during their student days then. Accompanying them on Tabla is Pandit Sandip Bhattacharya

Excellence in Violin and Flute - Dr. M. Lalitha and M. Nandini - Debopriya and Suchismita

Flute Sisters: Debopriya and Suchismita are world’s most unique pair of flautist sisters for whom flute is life. Musical sojourn of the Flute Sisters began early on, in their natural settings, with hugely gifted parents, Prof. Robin Chatterjee & Mrs. Krishna Chatterjee; both vocalists & composers from Allahabad. Their quest for the depth & richness of Hindustani classical music, especially the flute or ‘Bansuri’ brought them to the feet of Guru the greatest living exponent of Maihar Senia Gharana, Padmavibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. Their mother was amongst the first group of the Maharishi Gandharva Veda musicians who did research in Gandharva Veda at MERU during 1995 under the guidance of Maharishi and their master Hariprasad Chaurasia. Both sisters had moments to share with Maharishi along with their mother and the great maestro Hariprasad ji during their student days then. Accompanying them on Tabla is Pandit Sandip Bhattacharya

Sublime flute playing - Raga Bihag: Debopriya and Suchismita Chatterjee

Touching the heart - Raga Bihag on flute, Alap: Debopriya and Suchismita Chatterjee

Delightful Bhatiyali: Debopriya and Suchismita Chatterjee on bamboo flute

Lingashtakam - violin recital by M. Lalitha and M. Nandini

MERU Concert held on 21 May 2017 at Oranjerie theater, Roermond, the Netherlands Parupalli.S. Phalgun (mridangam) and Shahbaz Hussain (tabla) Parupalli.S. Phalgun - on Mridangam Parupalli is an extremely talented and dynamic performer. He is well known for his dexterity and fine percussion techniques. He has collaborated with leading artists from India and abroad in solos, duets and collaborative events. To name a few renowned artists, Violinists L. Subramaniam, Ganesh Kumaresh, Chitravina Ravikiran, Mandolin U Shrinivas, Vocalist Pt. Ajoy Chakraborthy, Flute Maestro Shashank, Sitar Maestro Ustad Shahid Parvez, Pt. Anindo Chatterjee, among many others. Shahbaz Hussain - on Tabla Shahbaz, got trained at a very early age under the guidance of his father, the late tabla maestro Mumtaz Hussain. Shahbaz then went on to learn from some of tabla's great masters - Ustad Faiyaz Khan from the Delhi Gharana (school), the late Ustad Shaukat Hussain Khan from the Punjab Gharana and finally the late Legendary Ustad Allah Rakha Khan. Shahbaz is now a rising star in the world of South Asian classical music. He regularly travels across the world to accompany the grand masters of Indian music, including sitarist Ustad Shahid Parvez, flautist Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia and ghazal legend Ghulam Ali to name just a few. Shahbaz has performed in many prestigious venues around the world, including the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C, Lincoln Centre in New York and London's Royal Albert & Queen Elizabeth Halls.

Magic of Indian Percussion - Mridangam Vs Tabla - Parupalli Phalgun and Shahbaz Hussain

MERU Concert LIve: 21 May 2017, Theater Oranjerie, Roermond, The Netherlands Purbayan Chatterjee (sitar) and Shashank Subramanyam (flute); Parupalli Phalgun on Mridangam and Shahbaz Hussain on tabla. This rare duo of Sitar and Flute blends together the versatile sounds of North India with the classical melodies of the South of India. The combination of Sitar and Flute is an area which has rarely been explored in the field of Indian Classical music. Maestro Shashank Subramanyam, a renowned exponent of the bamboo flute began performing in 1984. With over 30 years in the field of Indian Music, he has traveled the world over performing and teaching the art of South Indian Classical Music. Shashank often collaborates with musicians from the East and the West and has over 70 CDs and several DVDs to his credit. His album with the legendary guitarist John McLaughlin was nominated for the Grammy Award in 2009. Sitar maestro Purbayan Chatterjee has established himself as one of the brightest stars of the younger generation of Indian classical musicians. He belongs to the Senia Maihar Gharana founded by late legendary Ustad Allauddin Khan and he carries the rich legacy of the great sitar maestro Pandit Nikhil Banerjee. They are accompanied by two of the India's finest percussionists Parupalli Phalgun on Mridangam and Shahbaz Hussain on Tabla.

Sitar - Flute Duet - Purbayan Chatterjee (sitar) and Shashank Subramanyam (flute) - Bhajan

MERU Concert LIve: 21 May 2017, Theater Oranjerie, Roermond, The Netherlands Purbayan Chatterjee (sitar) and Shashank Subramanyam (flute); Parupalli Phalgun on Mridangam and Shahbaz Hussain on tabla. Raga Durga in Hundustani Classical or raga Shuddha Saveri in Carnatic music This rare duo of Sitar and Flute blends together the versatile sounds of North India with the classical melodies of the South of India. The combination of Sitar and Flute is an area which has rarely been explored in the field of Indian Classical music. Maestro Shashank Subramanyam, a renowned exponent of the bamboo flute began performing in 1984. With over 30 years in the field of Indian Music, he has traveled the world over performing and teaching the art of South Indian Classical Music. Shashank often collaborates with musicians from the East and the West and has over 70 CDs and several DVDs to his credit. His album with the legendary guitarist John McLaughlin was nominated for the Grammy Award in 2009. Sitar maestro Purbayan Chatterjee has established himself as one of the brightest stars of the younger generation of Indian classical musicians. He belongs to the Senia Maihar Gharana founded by late legendary Ustad Allauddin Khan and he carries the rich legacy of the great sitar maestro Pandit Nikhil Banerjee. They are accompanied by two of the India's finest percussionists Parupalli Phalgun on Mridangam and Shahbaz Hussain on Tabla.

Sitar - Flute Duet - Purbayan Chatterjee (sitar) and Shashank Subramanyam (flute) - Raga Durga

MERU Concert LIve: 21 May 2017, Theater Oranjerie, Roermond, The Netherlands Purbayan Chatterjee (sitar) and Shashank Subramanyam (flute); Parupalli Phalgun on Mridangam and Shahbaz Hussain on tabla. Raga Yaman in Hindustani classical or raga Kalyani in Carnatic music This rare duo of Sitar and Flute blends together the versatile sounds of North India with the classical melodies of the South of India. The combination of Sitar and Flute is an area which has rarely been explored in the field of Indian Classical music. Maestro Shashank Subramanyam, a renowned exponent of the bamboo flute began performing in 1984. With over 30 years in the field of Indian Music, he has traveled the world over performing and teaching the art of South Indian Classical Music. Shashank often collaborates with musicians from the East and the West and has over 70 CDs and several DVDs to his credit. His album with the legendary guitarist John McLaughlin was nominated for the Grammy Award in 2009. Sitar maestro Purbayan Chatterjee has established himself as one of the brightest stars of the younger generation of Indian classical musicians. He belongs to the Senia Maihar Gharana founded by late legendary Ustad Allauddin Khan and he carries the rich legacy of the great sitar maestro Pandit Nikhil Banerjee. They are accompanied by two of the India's finest percussionists Parupalli Phalgun on Mridangam and Shahbaz Hussain on Tabla.

Sitar - Flute Duet - Purbayan Chatterjee (sitar) and Shashank Subramanyam (flute) - Raga Yaman

MERU Concert Live: A memorable performance of raga Pahadi by legendary maestro Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. Performed on 9 July 2017, theater Oranjerie, Roermond, The Netherlands Legendary Padma Vibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is a flautist extraordinaire. A world-renowned virtuoso of the bansuri – the Indian bamboo flute. He has delighted and enthralled audiences around the world with his unique mastery, his versatility and his inimitable style. His unparalleled mastery of the flute has won him the highest acclaims across the globe. His contribution to music has won him several prestigious international awards including, “Padma Vibhushan” - Second highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India “Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau” - Royal distinction awarded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands “Ordres des Arts et Lettres” - Highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of France Accompaying on tabla is Sandip Bhattacharya Jean Christophe Bonnafous is accompanying Hariprasad ji on flute and Tanjya Bhattacharya on tanpura

Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia - Raga Pahadi

MERU Concert Live: A memorable performance of raga Maru Bihag by legendary maestro Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. Performed on 9 July 2017, theater Oranjerie, Roermond, The Netherlands Legendary Padma Vibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is a flautist extraordinaire. A world-renowned virtuoso of the bansuri – the Indian bamboo flute. He has delighted and enthralled audiences around the world with his unique mastery, his versatility and his inimitable style. His unparalleled mastery of the flute has won him the highest acclaims across the globe. His contribution to music has won him several prestigious international awards including, “Padma Vibhushan” - Second highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India “Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau” - Royal distinction awarded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands “Ordres des Arts et Lettres” - Highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of France Accompaying on tabla is Sandip Bhattacharya Jean Christophe Bonnafous is accompanying Hariprasad ji on flute and Tanjya Bhattacharya on tanpura

Heavenly singing bansuri of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia - Raga Maru Bihag

MERU Concerts- Europe's one of the most prestigious platforms of Indian Classical Music Maharishi Gandharva Veda: Here we display videos of various concerts organized by MERU - Maharishi European Research University, Netherlands. This channel is dedicated to promote Indian tradition of Classical Music having its root in Vedic Science of Gandharva Veda. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi promoted this music for bringing individual life in alliance with eternal music of nature to bring harmony, balance, beauty and joy to life. He also brought to the world the Vedic principle of bringing coherence and harmony in collective consciousness to bring about world peace. Thus it is celebrated under the name Maharishi Gandharva Veda Music.

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