Noida : Ramagya School, Noida will host the Annapurna Devi Foundation Centenary Celebration Gala Musical Festival on 3rd and 4th July. The programme will mark the birth centenary of legendary surbahar maestro Annapurna Devi and bring together renowned Indian classical musicians for a two-day celebration of Hindustani classical music.
The festival is expected to be attended by students, parents, music enthusiasts and invited guests. The line-up of the artists includes Padma Shri Pt. Anup Jalota, celebrated for his bhajans and ghazals; Padma Shri Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya, noted santoor exponent; Vidushi Dr. Nabanita Chowdhary, Hindustani classical vocalist; Pt. Nityanand Haldipur, bansuri maestro; Pt. Lokesh Anand, renowned shehnai exponent; and Pt. Ashwin Dalvi, Surbahar artist. The festival will also feature performances by Smt. Shivani Kallianpur, Pt. Mithilesh Kumar Jha, Pt. Prosenjit Poddar, Pt. Jayshankar Mishra, Shri Sudip Chowdhury and Shri Kaushik Mitra.
The programme has been planned as a tribute to Annapurna Devi’s enduring contribution to Indian classical music while also creating an opportunity for young learners to experience the depth and diversity of the country’s musical heritage. Along with the performances, the festival is expected to provide an engaging cultural experience for the audience.
Speaking ahead of the event, Mr. Utkarsh Gupta, Managing Director, Ramagya Group said, “We are delighted to host the Annapurna Devi Foundation Centenary Celebration Gala Musical Festival at Ramagya School. Bringing renowned Indian classical musicians to our campus will give students an opportunity to experience a rich musical tradition and understand the dedication that has kept it alive through generations.”
Ramagya School regularly organises programmes that give students exposure to areas beyond the classroom. From art and culture to sports, innovation and leadership, Ramagya school encourages the students to interact with accomplished personalities and gain experiences that contribute to their overall development.