A legend performs with three generations

The ensemble will include 90 members that include 80 flautists from the age of 8 to 84,supported by three saxophones,two trumpets,a keyboard,table and drums. The repertoire will comprise mainly of Hindustani Classical and Indian and Western Classical fusion to attract the younger audience.

Said Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia,It was not practically possible to turn everyone into a musician or a music lover. The concerts would strive to attract people and fans towards beautiful music and sponsorships and not donations in promoting music. Indian classical music is not about books or reading. While musicians in the West read music,they are often surprised and impressed when Indian classical musicians play with their eyes closed. They want to learn the art so much so that they come to India,adapt our culture and become more Indian than us. The flute is a different musical instrument where the player has to adjust himself to it. But it is also simple enough to be carried and played anywhere.

He added,Vivek Sonars contribution with his team and these lovely young and old flautists have energised me even more to do something more for music. Vivek and his team have worked day and night to make Bansuri Utsav a grand success. There was a need to attract new generation of musicians who will keep the flame alive. It however was an uphill task to change parental attitude and find dedicated teachers to teach children at schools.