Tansen
Music Festival - This cultural festival is dedicated to the pillar
of Indian classical music, the great Tansen. The place where this great
musician lies buries, Tansen Tomb, in Gwalior is the venue of a music
festival held annually in November - December. Gwalior is the place that
has retained the rich classical music tradition and Tansen devotion to
music laid to the foundation of what is known as the Gwalior gharana
style with its unique dhrupad classical form. Khayal was also refined
from the Gwalior gharana only.
Tansen Samaroh is noted for its unique compositions in Indian
classical style and forceful performances. Organized by the Madhya
Pradesh Kala Parishad, the Tansen festival of music, the event is a
unique four day show for the music lovers of the country to experience
the superb melody rendered by the great exponents of Indian classical
music. The most prestigious Tansen honour (samman) for the long time
devotionand contribution to Hindustani classic music is also awarded on
this occasion.
Tansen Music Festival 2013 will be starting in the month of December.
