Pt. Atulkumar Upadhye

Pt. Atulkumar Upadhye an ardent violinist - belongs to the revered Pandit Bhaskarbuwa Bakhale Gharana where his talent as a spirited musician was nourished. Drawing inspiration from his father and guru, Prof. Balkrishna Upadhye, a noted violinist himself, Atulkumar’s style represents a unique blend of Indian as well as Western technique that of Pandit Shridhar Parsekar and doyen Dr.Yehudi Menuhin. He has developed a unique style of violin playing which blends Gayaki Aang and Tantkari Tantra techniques which has helped in establishing violin as a complete solo-playing instrument in Indian music.

Atulkumar is known for his versatility, technical brilliance, mature presentation and improvisation, which reflect a deep understanding of the subtle nuances of Hindustani Classical music. Music lover can look forward to exhilarating and melodious performances by this accomplished violinist. Many of his disciples are recognized as performing artists and have won National awards too.

Pt. Atulkumar Upadhye currently heads one of the oldest violin institutes in India having a glorious tradition. His recognition as a teacher par excellence and Guru at the Lalit Kala Kendra of Pune University enhanced his stature as a master musician. He is also well known for his jugalbandi with Shehnai, Bansuri and Sitar. Recently his performances with noted Sitarist Ustad Shahid Parvez and renowned Shehnai player Pandit Daya Shanker were well acclaimed.

Atulkumar carried the fragrance of Hindustani music to U.S.A, U.K and other European countries and gave a memorable rendition winning all-round cheer and applause.

*Pt. Atulkumar’s some noteworthy performances in India and Abroad are:-

Art Circle, Paris

Art Circle, Holland

Art Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio

Art Circle, New jersey   

Art Circle, Philadelphia  

Art Circle, London

Art Circle, Bath 

Art museum,  Switzerland           

Indian Conciliate, Germany

Music Art circle, krefeld, Germany          

Maharashtra Mandal, London

Bharat Bhavan, London

Iyyangar Yoga Institute, Switzerland

Iyyangar Yoga Institute,Edinburgh, Scotland

Kashmir Bhavan, Luton, UK

Music Festival, Belgium

Rasik Mandal, Manchester

Sawai Gandharva Festival, Pune               

Swar sagar Mohotsav, PCMC

National Centre for the Performing Arts, Mumbai

Yeshavantrao Chavhan Centre, Mumbai                              

Gaan-Tapaswini Smt. Mogubai Kurdikar Janma Shatabdi Sur Sammelan

Nehru Centre, Mumbai

Karnatak Sangh, Mumbai

Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, Mumbai

Parsekar sangeet mohotsav, Pune

Parsekar sangeet mohotsav, Nagpur

Embassy of France, Mumbai

Soormani sageet sammelan, Mumbai

 Shrinagar Music festival, Kashmir 

*Jugalbandi Concerts :

Duet Concert with Flamingo guitarist petdro solar, France

Duet Concert with Ustad Shahid Parvez in Pune, Mumabi, Alibag

Duet Concert with basuri Pandit Rajendra Kulkarni

Duet Concert with basuri Pandit Arvind Gajendragadkari

Duet concert with shehenai Dayashankar

Atulkumar has to his credit, many National awards and accolades including the prestigious President’s Award of All India Radio. The well-known institution Sur Singar conferred on him Surmani. He has performed solo recitals for All India Radio and Doordarshan on many occasions. His sterling performance at the famous Sawai Gandharva Music Festival in Pune enthused many young violinists.