STRINGS IN HARMONY
A concert of Indian classical music by the Mohan Brothers
Lakshay Mohan – Sitar, Aayush Mohan – Sarod
The sitar and sarod are two of the most traditional and popular instruments in Indian classical music. With 20 and 25 strings respectively, playing these instruments is characterized by meend (gliding) between two notes, which conveys the emotions of the human voice.
The music is based on melodic structures called ragas, which have been part of the repertoire since antiquity. While maintaining the framework of the raga, the Mohan Brothers improvise to create spontaneous musical passages on stage.
A Mohan Brothers concert is characterized by spontaneous musical dialogues between the sitar and sarod, which are an integral part of their innovative musical style. Their music symbolizes the harmonious fusion of the sitar and sarod, revealing two musical souls united in each other's aesthetic vision.
ABOUT THE MOHAN BROTHERS
Lakshay Mohan and Aayush Mohan are considered two of the finest representatives of the sitar and sarod on the global Indian classical music scene. The Times of India describes them as possessing "supreme talent" and "immense craftsmanship." They are the first Indians to be invited to perform at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. The Mohan Brothers were nominated for Best Classical Instrumentalists at the 2016 Global Indian Music Academy Awards.
They have performed at various prestigious venues and festivals worldwide, including the Royal Festival Hall, London; Symphony Space, New York; Berklee College of Music, Boston; Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix; Central Conservatory of Music, China; National Centre for Performing Arts, Mumbai; and Serendipity Arts Festival, Goa, to name just a few.
During their recent US tour, they were interviewed on the popular FOX TV show 'Good Day New York'. They have given lecture-demonstrations at universities such as Wayne State University, Detroit; the Tianjin Conservatory of Music, China; and the University of the Arts, Philadelphia. They have also given several TEDx talks to raise awareness of Indian classical music among the younger generation.
On-line
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