01/22/2025
Please see this exciting event opportunity:
The College of Music is honored to be hosting Sumeet Anand Pandey, a visiting Fulbright fellow and hereditary dhrupad performer, in February.
Sumeet will be presenting the following events on Monday, February 3-4, that may be of particular interest to your members. Please do circulate the information within your organizations, and to anyone else who may be interested (both events are free and open to the public).
Monday, February 3
3-4pm: "First Impressions of a Hindustani Classical Musician in the US." This talk will be about Sumeet's experiences in the Fulbright program, but is also a good opportunity to learn about different Fulbright opportunities. Organized by UNT International Affairs. Marquis Hall, 130.
6:30-8pm: An Evening of Dhrupad: Ancient Vocal Music from North India. Concert at the Recital Hall (poster attached)
Tuesday, February 4
4pm: Workshop on dhrupad vocal techniques at the departmental meeting for Division of Vocal Studies. They have graciously invited all students from our division to attend as well. Voertman Hall.
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Sumeet Anand Pandey is a hereditary musician of the illustrious Darbhanga lineage of vocalists from Bihar in India. He performs dhrupad, an ancient style of North Indian classical music that developed in the 14th century. Originally sung at temples and later in royal courts and now in public concerts, Dhrupad is known for its calmer nature, majestic gait, and melodic, rhythmic and lyrical richness. The presentation strives to create a sense of meditative tranquility and avoids an exhibitionist approach but is not bereft of depth and virtuosity.
Sumeet is a disciple of Pandit Abhay Narayan Mallick (master disciple of Padmashri Pandit Ram Chatur Mallick). He has performed extensively in India as well as toured Berlin, Rome, Paris, Madrid, Hague, London, Prague, Budapest and other European cities for concerts and workshops. His debut album titled 'Morning Meditation-Dhrupad of Darbhanga Tradition' was released in 2020 on Naxos World (now ARC Music) worldwide.
