{"id":11163,"date":"2024-02-23T14:18:37","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T14:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/?p=11163"},"modified":"2024-02-23T14:18:38","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T14:18:38","slug":"leisure-hotels-group-unveils-ragas-by-the-river-the-inaugural-indian-classical-music-festival-nestled-in-natures-lap-in-uttarakhand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/articles\/11163","title":{"rendered":"Leisure Hotels Group Unveils &#8216;Ragas by the River&#8217; &#8211; The Inaugural Indian Classical Music Festival Nestled in Nature&#8217;s Lap in Uttarakhand&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>~ Symphony amidst Serenity ~<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience the soulful melodies of our nation&#8217;s musical legacy come alive with an extraordinary endeavour of an immersive two-day festival nestled in the serene wilderness of Corbett, Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scheduled on&nbsp;<strong>15th and 16th March, &#8216;Ragas by the River&#8217;<\/strong>&nbsp;is set to delight aficionados of Indian classical music with some of India&#8217;s greatest music legends gracing the stage together for the first time. Surrender to a mesmerising sensory voyage along the tranquil banks of the River Kosi, where the harmonious blend of&nbsp;<em>swar, taal,&nbsp;<\/em>and&nbsp;<em>ragas<\/em>&nbsp;resonates melodiously against the breath-taking backdrop of two iconic venues \u2013 Taj Corbett Resort &amp; Spa and The Riverview Retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commencing with\u00a0<em>dadras and thumris\u00a0<\/em>by the brilliant Indian classical vocalist\u00a0<strong>Kaushiki<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Chakraborty<\/strong>, the evening will be captivated with sounds of\u00a0<em>Sitar<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Gayaki Ang<\/em>\u00a0by renowned maestro and one of North India&#8217;s most acclaimed sitar players,\u00a0<strong>Ustad<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Shujaat<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Husain<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Khan<\/strong>. Ending the first evening on a high note,\u00a0<strong>Arunaja &amp; Band<\/strong>\u00a0will bring the audiences to their feet with mesmerizing renditions of western and Indian classics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2152\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"11165\" src=\"https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Singer-HariHaran-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Singer-HariHaran-scaled.jpg 2152w, https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Singer-HariHaran-768x914.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Singer-HariHaran-1291x1536.jpg 1291w, https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Singer-HariHaran-1722x2048.jpg 1722w, https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Singer-HariHaran-908x1080.jpg 908w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 960px) 75vw, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1824\" height=\"1216\" data-id=\"11166\" src=\"https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Riverview-Retreat.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Riverview-Retreat.jpg 1824w, https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Riverview-Retreat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Riverview-Retreat-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Riverview-Retreat-1620x1080.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Riverview-Retreat-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 960px) 75vw, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"11167\" src=\"https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ustad-Amjad-Ali-Khan-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ustad-Amjad-Ali-Khan-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ustad-Amjad-Ali-Khan-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ustad-Amjad-Ali-Khan-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ustad-Amjad-Ali-Khan-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ustad-Amjad-Ali-Khan-1620x1080.jpeg 1620w, https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ustad-Amjad-Ali-Khan-450x300.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 960px) 75vw, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enrapturing guests on the second day of this melodious celebration, are legendary artists and custodians of Indian classical music such as double Grammy Award (2024) winner and renowned&nbsp;<em>flautist<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>Rakesh<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Chaurasia<\/strong>&nbsp;and exceptionally talented&nbsp;<em>tabla<\/em>&nbsp;player&nbsp;<strong>Satyajit<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Talwalkar<\/strong>. Witness living legend and&nbsp;<em>sarod<\/em>&nbsp;maestro&nbsp;<strong>Ustad Amjad Ali Khan&#8217;s<\/strong>&nbsp;soul-stirring melodies that are accompanied by the gentle murmurs of river Kosi flowing by. Followed by a&nbsp;<em>jugalbandi<\/em>&nbsp;of youth icons and gifted musicians&nbsp;<strong>Amaan Ali Bangash&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>Ayaan Ali Bangash&nbsp;<\/strong>who will elevate the tone for the grand finale. Creating a symphony of unparalleled beauty under the starlit sky, versatile ghazal and Indian fusion music singer&nbsp;<strong>Hariharan<\/strong>&nbsp;will enchant audiences with his melodious voice as the headliner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expressing his delight,&nbsp;<strong>Vibhas Prasad, Director, Leisure Hotels Group&nbsp;<\/strong>said, &#8220;Ragas by the River is an inimitable initiative that weaves together the essence of Indian Classical music amidst nature to create a distinctive and unforgettable experience. One of the Group&#8217;s core principles is to support and preserve India&#8217;s rich and diverse natural and cultural heritage. Envisioned as a celebration of musical prowess and natural splendour, &#8220;Ragas by the River&#8221; has been conceptualised and produced by&nbsp;<strong>Mr. Vir Srivastava<\/strong>, Business Partner and&nbsp;<strong>Festival Director<\/strong>. It has been his vision to curate this immersive, one-of-a-kind festival that will witness the magic of some of the finest musicians from across the country.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a special homage to the majestic Himalayan foothills that host this festival, local Kumaoni musical troupes will enthral guests with their dynamism and vibrant attire and will showcase their authentic&nbsp;<em>Pahadi<\/em>&nbsp;melodies. Along with unparalleled music, guests will also be treated to luxury and impeccable hospitality amidst the wilderness of Corbett. Indulge in a culinary journey curated by master chefs, featuring a delightful spread of royal Rampur cuisine, delectable Kumaoni delicacies, and continental fare, complemented by an array of handcrafted cocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come and be part of an enchanting and unforgettable experience at &#8216;Ragas by the River,&#8217; where the natural rhythms amplify the melodies of India&#8217;s vibrant musical legacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When:&nbsp;<\/strong>15<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;and 16<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;March 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:&nbsp;<\/strong>The Riverview Retreat and Taj Corbett Resort &amp; Spa (Uttarakhand)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing:&nbsp;<\/strong>Secure remaining slots now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residential Packages starting at \u20b9 1.30 Lac onwards for 2 Night\/ 3 Days on double occupancy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>~ Symphony amidst Serenity ~ Experience the soulful melodies of our nation&#8217;s musical legacy come alive with an extraordinary endeavour of an immersive two-day festival nestled in the serene wilderness of Corbett, Uttarakhand. 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