Dear Music Lovers,
Rithwik Foundation is proud to present a special March edition program, by the father-son duo Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Salil Bhatt.
This performance was originally a part of ‘Gaanasaraswati Mahotsav 2024’, a program organised by Natyasampada Pratishthan in association with Rithwik Foundation for Performing Arts.
It will be broadcast on our digital platform ‘Sharada Rangamancha’ as well as on our Youtube channel.
Registration and viewership are free for this event.
Schedule: On 30th March 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 7:00 PM (IST) onwards.
Featuring:
- Pt Vishwamohan Bhatt(Mohan Veena)
- Salil Bhatt(Sattvik Veena)
Accompanied by: Abhishek Mishra (Tabla)
Featured Artist
Padma Bhushan and Grammy Award winner, Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, is a pioneering figure in Indian classical music.
Renowned as the creator of the Mohan Veena, he has redefined the slide guitar by blending the techniques of the sitar, sarod, and veena, elevating it to global recognition.
A foremost disciple of Pt. Ravi Shankar, Bhatt traces his musical lineage to the legendary Tansen.
His soulful and dynamic performances have mesmerized audiences across 80 countries, making him a true cultural ambassador of India.
His landmark album A Meeting by the River with Ry Cooder won him the Grammy in 1994, further cementing his status as a musical visionary.
With a career spanning over five decades, Pt. Bhatt has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, including the Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, and the National Tansen Award. His music continues to transcend borders, bridging Indian and Western classical traditions with unmatched virtuosity and depth.
Salil Bhatt, the creator of the Satvik Veena and heir to a 500-year musical legacy, represents the new-age face of Indian classical music.
Son of Grammy Award winner Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Salil has captivated audiences worldwide with his dynamic performances, blending traditional Indian ragas with global influences.
A trailblazer in his field, Salil is the first Indian musician to perform inside the German Parliament and in Iceland.
His international collaborations have earned him a Pre-Grammy Award nomination and a Juno Award nomination for his album Slide to Freedom 2 – Make a Better World.
Trained by his father, Salil’s playing style on the Satvik Veena seamlessly combines the vocal expressiveness (gayaki) and instrumental virtuosity (tantrakari) of Indian classical music, making him a true innovator and ambassador of Indian music on the global stage.
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