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Aparna Kelkar

Hindustani classical vocalist

Biography

Aparna Kelkar was initiated into Hindustani classical music by late Mrs.Purnima Talwalkar Thereafter , Aparna continued to undertake nuances of the Agra gharana from it's well known exponent, late Padmabhushan Pt.C.R.Vyas. At present she is learning the deeper aspects of vocal music under the able guidance of Shri.Shriram Shintre and a noted harmonium player and one of the most respected personalities in Hindustani classical music, Dr.Arawind Thatte.

Apart from traditional training,she is also a merit holder in the Sangeet Alankar examination conducted by the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and also a rank holder in the M.A.examination (Music) of the S.N.D.T. University.She has also cleared the National Educational Testing (NET) exam conducted by the U.G.C. in 2003. Aparna is also a B+ grade artiste of All India Radio for Classical and Light Music.

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With Guru Pt.C.R.Vyas.

With Pt.Neelkanthbua Abhyankar.

Aparna Kelkar

Aparna Kelkar.

Aparna Kelkar in concert.

Aparna Kelkar in concert discovery of India.

Arohi Concert.

Career

Performances:

* Ganvardhan, Pune

* Model Colony Music Circle, Pune

* Sankalpa, Pune

* Sarasbaug Ganeshotsav, Pune

* Ambejogai Festival, Ambejogai

* Sajjangad, Satara

* 'Pancham Nishad' , Nagpur and Jodhpur

* Khalwayan Music Circle, Ratnagiri

* 'Arohi 2005- Yuvak Sangeet Mahotsav', Mumbai

* 'Sankalpa' (27.9.2008) Pune

* 'Sanskar Bharati' (28.10.2008) Pune

Thematic Programmes:

* 'Barse Badariya' and Barsat Ghan Ayo' classical program based on bandishes related to 'Varsha' Ritu.

* 'Suvarna Rang' classical program based on bandishes of legendary composers of last 50 years..

* 'Saaz Thumaricha' a light music program based on Marathi lavani and thumari.

* 'Roop Pahata Lochani' A program based on devotional compositions.

* 'Bandish' A program based on the bandishes relating to spirituality.

* 'Raag Ek Rang Anek' A program based on the bandishes and its corresponding song.

* 'Geet Gopal' A program based on compositions on Lord Krishna by renowned poet Ga.Di.Madgulkar

* 'Kalidas-Vilas' A program based on compositions of Kalidasa.

Besides giving private concerts of Classical Music , she has also rendered many light music programs. She has also recorded 'Vande Mataram' for the Janmada Pratishthan and All India Radio and has a cassette 'Devi Sahastranaam to her credit.

Programs

Geet Gopal by Aparna Kelkar

Aparna Kelkar peformed in Ambejogai Festival, Ambejogai; Sajjangad, Satara ;'Pancham Nishad' , Nagpur and Jodhpur Khalwayan Music Circle, Ratnagiri etc.

'Barse Badriya' by Aparna Kelkar

Aparna Kelkar is a merit holder in the Sangeet Alankar examination conducted by the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and also a rank holder in the M.A.examination (Music) of the S.N.D.T. University.She has also cleared the National Educational Testing (NET) exam conducted by the U.G.C. in 2003. Aparna is also a B+ grade artiste of All India Radio for Classical and Light Music.

Aparna Kelkar presents Hindustani classical vocal recital.

Awards & Achievements

Apart from traditional training,she is also a merit holder in the Sangeet Alankar examination conducted by the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and also a rank holder in the M.A.examination (Music) of the S.N.D.T. University.