Dear Music Lovers,
Rithwik Foundation for Performing Arts is proud to present a special Violin Recital program, by Pt. Milind Raikar and Yadnesh Raikar.
A special program with the Raikar father-son duo performing together on Violin, truly a treat to behold…
This performance was originally a part of ‘Gaanasaraswati Mahotsav 2024’, a program organised by Natyasampada foundation in association with Rithwik Foundation for Performing Arts.
It is broadcast on our digital platform ‘Sharada Rangamancha’ as well as on our Youtube channel.
Registration and viewership are free for this event.
Featuring
Violin Recital by
Pt. Milind Raikar & Yadnesh Raikar
Accompanied by:
- Pt. Vishwanath Shirodkar (Tabla)
Featured Artist
Swarpradnya Pandit Milind Raikar is renowned for his soulful ‘Gayaki Style’ of violin playing, which emulates the human voice. He trained under maestros such as Pandit D.K. Datar, Gaansaraswati Kishori Amonkar, Atchut Raikar , Pt Vasantrao Kadnekar and Pt B.S Math.
He also studied Western music, achieving Grade 4 from Trinity College, London. An All India Radio Gold Medalist, he was honoured as ‘Swarpradnya’ by Hridayesh Arts in 2017. Raikar
is the first Indian classical violinist to perform at New York’s ‘Bang On A Can’ and the first to receive the Civitella Ranieri Fellowship in Italy.
Young violin maestro Yadnesh Raikar, hailed as a “young classical superstar” by RadioMusic, has established himself as a prodigy in Indian Classical Music. He began learning violin at the age of 2 and performed his first solo recital at just 4 years old. As the son and disciple of the renowned Swarpradnya Pandit Milind Raikar, Yadnesh also draws inspiration from legends such as Ganasaraswati Kishori Amonkar and Vidwan Dr. L. Subramaniam.
Yadnesh has graced prestigious platforms like the Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav, Hridayesh Arts Festival, and the World Seattle Music Festival, among others, performing both in India and abroad, including the UAE and the USA. He has also collaborated on projects with icons like Hariharan and Asha Bhosle and portrayed Young Pt. D.V. Paluskar in the documentary Gaanyogi.
He was awarded with the Uttung Puraskar (2015) and Bharat Ratna Dr. MS Subbulakshmi Fellowship Award (2018), Yadnesh has performed before dignitaries like the Honourable President of India and international leaders. His dedication and talent continue to elevate the classical music tradition.
Pt. Vishwanath Shirodkar, is a respected Tabla artist, who began his training under Shri Suryakant Naik and Pt. Vibhav Nageshkar, later refining his craft with Taal Yogi Pt. Suresh Talwalkar and Pt. Nayan Ghosh. Known for his subtle yet intricate accompaniment style, Vishwanath is highly regarded for his deep understanding of vocal music and is recognized as a top accompanist of his generation.
Awarded an “A” grade by All India Radio, he also serves on its Audition Board jury. He and his wife, Smt. Seema Shirodkar, were honoured with the “Sangatkar Puraskar” and have toured extensively worldwide.
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