Pracheen Kala Kendra is a harbinger of a new era in
the preservation and promotion and dissemination of Hindustani classical music
and Art realms. Kendra is a highly
creditable institution which has grown up in more than five decades and is now
established as the oldest, pioneer and unique body of its kind.
Besides, the Kendra undertakes various cultural
activities and organizes a number of programs of classical music and dance not
only in Chandigarh but also in various parts of the country. In the series of its cultural programs Kendra
is organizing one of its major festivals at New Delhi, Guru M.L. Koser festival
of Music and Dance 2018 to be held on 15th & 16th September at Triveni Kala
Sangam, New Delhi at 6:30 pm daily. Eminent artists of the country will perform
in this two day mega fest . Guru M.L.
Koser had a special kind of affection with Delhi because during his
early days as an upcoming artist, he spent many years of learning and practice
at New Delhi. Kendra, therefore, as a
tribute to him, six years ago, decided to organize an Annual music festival in
his memory, thus, was born Guru M.L. Koser Music and Dance Festival and this
year is the 6th edition.
Kendra’s prestigious status is a result of vision of its Founder , Guru Madan Lal Koser
who was so well known and popular in the realm of art that he needs no
introduction. He was not only a great exponent of Indian dance but so also a
brilliant scholar of classical literature.
Koser, full of honours and distinctions, was the recipient of many
awards and title which he earned in recognition of his glorious performances
and making admirable contribution in the field of music and dance. At the young
age of 21, he was awarded the title of “Dwitya Tandu”, the second Shiva, a rare
distinction from Manipur, the traditional home of Indian classical dancing.
Koser was indeed a superb artist of tremendous range with exceptional
intelligence, musicality and arresting stage presence. In his art, Koser always
tried to find the most direct, most forceful and truthful interpretation of
what he felt and saw. He had a powerful mind and indefatigable energy. The
quality of his performance remained incomparable and matchless. It would be
conceded that his achievements in the myriad fields of dance and music have
secured for him a lofty place in the galaxy of world’s foremost exponents,
originators, organizers and true propagators of the musical arts.
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