With the drizzling rain and dark clouds floating in the grey sky, it was rather unusual for an autumnal morning. Though it was a bit less-saturated, Chhayanaut’s Sharat Utsab brought out the essence of autumn with their mellifluous renditions highlighting the nature of Sharat — the third season in the cycle of six. The programme took place at the premises of the Institute of Fine Arts, Dhaka University — better known as Charukala — on October 4 morning.
Adorned with the gentle and snowy Kash flowers and women in bright attires, the Bokul-tala was lively with the presence of audiences who thronged the place to sing together with the performers, sitting under the large tree. Along with the vibrant attires, multi-coloured umbrellas also covered the venue, even part of the stage; another uncommon scene at Bokul-tala.
Choral rendition of Tagore song “Dekho Dekho, Dekho Shuktara” in sync with a group dance, set the programme in motion, followed by another Tagore number “Shubhro Ashoney Biraj” by Sukanta Chakraborty. A number of songs — fitting perfectly to the mood — came one by one, insinuating into the audience; sometimes taking them down the memory lane.
“Kaar Banshi Nishibhorey Bajilo”, set on raga “Aashabori” and “Amolo Dhobolo Paa-e”, based on Raga “Behag”, explicitly articulated the feel-good gentleness of autumn atmosphere. “Sheuli Phool, Sheuli Phool,” “Tomra Ja Bolo Tai Bolo,” “Hey Khoniker Otithi” “Je Chhayare Dhorbo Bole”, “Ami Chanchalo Hey” “Amare Dak Dilo Ke” – all these tracks were sang for the celebration of nature, as well as life.
City dwellers, ignoring the rain and muddy streets set their feet on the premises to immerse in the melodies. Even though the weather was not perfect, the intensity of Tagore lyrics was capable enough to bring tranquillity at the premises.
The programme was a collective presentation of melody, lyrics and rhythms of Sharat, especially in the way Rabindranath felt it. Each and every solo and choral song spoke of the magnificence of the season of fragrant flowers – Sheuli, bokul, mallika, madhabi — and brought the audience a sense of calm and peace. Chhayanaut has been arranging Sharat Utsab since the 1960s. This year, Grameenphone joined hands with the cultural organisation to arrange the programme.
Adorned with the gentle and snowy Kash flowers and women in bright attires, the Bokul-tala was lively with the presence of audiences who thronged the place to sing together with the performers, sitting under the large tree. Along with the vibrant attires, multi-coloured umbrellas also covered the venue, even part of the stage; another uncommon scene at Bokul-tala.
Choral rendition of Tagore song “Dekho Dekho, Dekho Shuktara” in sync with a group dance, set the programme in motion, followed by another Tagore number “Shubhro Ashoney Biraj” by Sukanta Chakraborty. A number of songs — fitting perfectly to the mood — came one by one, insinuating into the audience; sometimes taking them down the memory lane.
“Kaar Banshi Nishibhorey Bajilo”, set on raga “Aashabori” and “Amolo Dhobolo Paa-e”, based on Raga “Behag”, explicitly articulated the feel-good gentleness of autumn atmosphere. “Sheuli Phool, Sheuli Phool,” “Tomra Ja Bolo Tai Bolo,” “Hey Khoniker Otithi” “Je Chhayare Dhorbo Bole”, “Ami Chanchalo Hey” “Amare Dak Dilo Ke” – all these tracks were sang for the celebration of nature, as well as life.
City dwellers, ignoring the rain and muddy streets set their feet on the premises to immerse in the melodies. Even though the weather was not perfect, the intensity of Tagore lyrics was capable enough to bring tranquillity at the premises.
The programme was a collective presentation of melody, lyrics and rhythms of Sharat, especially in the way Rabindranath felt it. Each and every solo and choral song spoke of the magnificence of the season of fragrant flowers – Sheuli, bokul, mallika, madhabi — and brought the audience a sense of calm and peace. Chhayanaut has been arranging Sharat Utsab since the 1960s. This year, Grameenphone joined hands with the cultural organisation to arrange the programme.
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