In harmony

It is after 30 years that this sarod exponent will be performing in the city. “It always feels special to perform in any part of India. People here appreciate good music,” says the artiste.

Although,he took training in sarod and North Indian classical music from the late Akbar Khan,he chose the instrument over vocal music. “The sound of sarod always fascinated me,the purity touches my soul,” says Trasoff, who is also into graphic design and writing,besides music.

Trasoff has also composed music for films,theatre and dances. This includes the award-winning film A Midsummer Night’s Dream that was a Los Angeles,the Indian film Leela and a documentary Broken Tail. “Giving a live performance and composing music for films are different in their own ways. While composing music in a studio,you have to work according to the requirement of the filmmaker. But during a live performance,its just you,your creativity and your imagination,” says Trasoff,who devotes two-three hours to his riyaaz everyday.

On the present scenario of classical music in India he says he is pleased to see that a lot of new and upcoming artistes are inclined towards this form of music,that represents India across the world. However,he feels that it is very difficult to make a living out of a musical instrument. “There aren’t adequate sponsorers. It is very sad to see an artiste’s struggle to survive. People from different sectors of the society should support them,” he says. On a positive note though he points out to the fact that there is a steady increase in the interest and appreciation towards classical music outside India.

(Baajaa Gaajaa,a three-day music festival will be held from February 5 to 7,at Ishanya,Airport Road,10 am to 10 pm)