Sarod recital
Sparkling Sarod
By Abhisek Lahiri
An “A” Grade’ Sarod artist of All India Radio & National Television- Kolkata, Abhisek Lahiri has won the
hearts of discerning audiences worldwide with his maturity, depth & perfection already at the age of 26. Abhisek was initiated in Sarod at an early age of six & trained under the tutelage of his father as well as Guru, eminent Sarod player Pt. Alok Lahiri & becoming one of his premier disciples.
Abhisek’s recital has a blending of Sarod Style of playing of Shahajanpur, Maihar & Seni Beenkar Gharana. Abhisek’s playing reflects the subtlety, aestheticism & nostalgic spirituality while combining it with resonant power & intensity to captivate the listener with the beauty & originality of his playing. Abhisek possess the dignity of performing in “Europe Parliament” in France as first Indians along with his eminent father Pt Alok Lahiri. Abhisek is an empanelled member artist of Indian Council for Cultural relations (ICCR), New Delhi. Abhisek is a proud recipient of the coveted National Scholarship for outstanding performance in Sarod,
from the Ministry of Human Resource & Development and Tourism & Culture, Govt of India, New Delhi.
Abhisek took part in the “World Kinder Festival” in Holland & enthralled the audiences as a Wonder Child Sarod Player in 1997. The Dutch Television network telecasts his recitals countrywide even now. Abhisek won the coveted Anun Lund Rej Award worth Rs. 5o, ooo/- from the Norwegian Consulate & has been honored by the Rotary International Club & Lions Club- Toronto with Certificate of Appreciation for his excellence in Sarod.
Abhisek won the Telegraph School Award as an outstanding talent & President’s Award in Sarod through AIR Music competition. Abhisek has some CDs & Cassettes released to his credit: His recent CD “Sparkling Sarod’ released by Bihaan Music company is getting world-wide acclamation.
