SPICMACAY-At THAPAR UNICERSITY

PERFORMANCES AT THAPAR UNIVERSITY

vPt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, the creator of the instrument Mohan Veena, has mesmerized the world with his pristine pure, delicate yet fiery music.

vHe was awarded the highest music award of the world that is The Grammy Award in 1994.

v He has not only spelled his magic in India but also in other countries like U.S.A., U.S.S.R. and European countries.

He visited our university on September 27,2005

vMargi Madhu is an internationally renowned

great exponent and maestro in Koodiyattam.

vKoodiyattam, which is mainly a temple dance, is one of the oldest existing classical theatre forms.

vHe was awarded the Junior Research Fellowship to explore the dying art by the Indian Government. Also conferred the Sanskrit National Award and the Yuva Kala Ratna Award.

vHe visited our University in November,2005.

vKavita Dwibedi is one of the leading exponents of Odissi

dance in India today.

vShe has earned wide acclaim for her performances in countries like the U.S.A. and Canada and including her presentation at the UN Headquarters in New York.

vShe was awarded the Junior Fellowship and was also a recipient of a Govt. of India Scholarship in the field of Music & Dance.

vShe performed in our university on October 12,2006.

• Tindra, the Norwegian group has mesmerized the audience throughout the world by their performances.

• a) Ashild Vetrhus - Folk Song,

b) Jorun Marie - Fiddle,

c) Irene Tillung – Accordion.

• Fiddle which evolved from violin is considered the national instrument of Norway.

• Accordion is a compact form of piano.

• Performed on February 7,2007.