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For over two decades, Aarohi-A Festival of Rising Stars, has quietly built a reputation as one of Mumbai\u2019s most respected platforms for emerging Indian classical musicians. This year, the festival returns for its 24th edition on May 20 and 21 at the Mini Theatre, Ravindra Natya Mandir, bringing together six young artistes poised to carry India\u2019s classical traditions forward. The festival begins at 6 pm on both evenings and is open to all with free entry.Founded in 2002 with the vision of \u201cCatching Them Young,\u201d Aarohi has introduced more than 138 young musicians to Mumbai audiences, not as students, but as serious performers ready for the concert stage. Over the years, the festival has earned the trust of the city\u2019s classical music community for spotlighting artistes at defining moments in their journeys.Six artistes, six distinct musical journeys<\/span>The opening evening on May 20 will feature vocalist Chaitanya Parab, whose performances are marked by sincerity and emotional depth. \u201cIt is a privilege to present Indian classical music on a stage that has consistently supported and celebrated India\u2019s rich musical heritage,\u201d he says.Also performing is santoor player Divyansh Srivastava, who will present his debut full-length classical santoor recital in Mumbai. A disciple of Pandit Bhajan Sopori, Srivastava represents the Sopori Sufiyana Gharana. \u201cThis performance is especially emotional for me, it allows me to present the musical aesthetics and baaj of the Sopori Sufiyana Gharana as a proud disciple of Pandit Bhajan Sopori,\u201d he shares.The evening concludes with vocalist Aadya Mukherjee, a first-generation professional musician. \u201cIndian classical music has become deeply intertwined with my identity and emotions. Being able to pursue it professionally and present it on a platform like Aarohi is incredibly meaningful to me,\u201d she says.Tradition meets youthful expression<\/span>The second evening, on May 21, will open with vocalist Swati Tiwari, trained in both the Gwalior and Banaras gharanas. \u201cI feel deeply grateful for opportunities that allow young artistes to share the essence and purity of our classical music with discerning audiences,\u201d she says.Flautist Samyak Parashari will bring his contemplative approach to the bansuri to the stage. \u201cFor me, performing at Aarohi is an opportunity to connect listeners emotionally through the bansuri, and to contribute, in my own way, to keeping our classical traditions alive for younger audiences,\u201d he says. Closing the festival is vocalist Abhed Abhisheki, grandson of the iconic Padma Bhushan Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki and son of Shaunak Abhisheki. \u201cI am deeply honoured to perform at the prestigious Aarohi festival. It is my first time singing in Mumbai on such a grand scale, bringing a mix of nerves and excitement. This is a significant milestone, and I look forward to giving my absolute best performance,\u201d he says.All six artistes will be accompanied by co-artistes Yati Bhagwat, Swapnil Bhise, Rohit Deo, Manoj Solanki, Sudhanshu Gharpure and Dyaneshwar Sonawane.\u2018The right stage at the right time\u2019<\/span>What has sustained Aarohi for 24 years is its belief that young musicians flourish not through spectacle, but through meaningful listening and thoughtful platforms. \u201cThe vitality of Indian classical music depends on empowering young musicians at the right time. Aarohi was envisioned to fulfil this need \u2014 and after more than two decades, its spirit continues to inspire and resonate,\u201d says Shashi Vyas from Pancham Nishad, the curator of the show.<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source timesofindia.indiatimes.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mumbai’s esteemed Aarohi festival returns for its 24th edition on May 20-21, showcasing six promising young Indian classical musicians. Curated by Pancham Nishad, this free event at Ravindra Natya Mandir offers a vital platform for emerging talent. The festival, celebrating its legacy of nurturing artists, promises a vibrant display of traditional music with youthful expression. 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