10th March, 2003
President's Secretariat  


RENOWNED SARASWATI VEENA ARTIST SMT. E. GAAYATHRI PERFORMS AT RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN


The renowned Saraswati Veena artist Smt. E. Gaayathri held a veena recital at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday. The veena recitation was so beautiful and absorbing that the music created a divine environment. The recital was attended by the President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, officials of Rashtrapati Bhavan, families and other guests. The performance coincided with the celebrations of International Women’s Day on 8th March.

The recital was part of the "Indradhanush" series of programmes being organised by the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Club. The aim of the programme is to cherish the talents of famous Indian Classical music and dance artistes as well as up-coming young performers. The series was launched with the performance by Sangeet Martand Pt. Jasraj followed by Santoor Maestro Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma.

Smt. Gaayathri has performed in India and abroad including Festival of India series.

 

 
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