Deepak Kshirsagar [Indian Classical Guitar artiste]

A Young instrumentalist from Rajasthan Deepak Kshirsagar trained under Pt. B.N. Kshirsagar, Shri Sateesh Khanwalkar and Pt.Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. Deepak's style of playing embodies the 'gayaki' with 'tantrakari' ang. Sharpness of swaras, purity of mood of raag and melodious presentation of traditional compositions are some of the features of his music.

Deepak Kshirsagar has been honored with State and National awards and his concerts have won critical acclaim. The performances are consummation of years of rigorous application and expert training. The fusion of body with mind makes each rendering truly world class.

Performances

He has performed in the Academies like Ustad Allauddin Khan Sangeet Academy Bhopal ; India International Centre, India Habitat Centre & Sangeet Natak Academy, New Delhi; Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy Jodhpur; Sur Singar Sansad & Swar Sadhana Samiti, Mumbai; Ferguson College & Dr. Prabha Attre Foundation Pune and Jawahar Kala Kendra Jaipur , A.B.G.M.V. Mandal, Hyderabad etc.

Awards Conferred

1. All India Radio 'A' graded artiste since-1995.
2. Sur Mani by Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai - 1998.
3. Pt. Gokul Chand Rao Kala Award by Subrang and Pink City Press Club, Jaipur - 2000.
4. Yuva Puraskar by Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy Jodhpur - 2001.
5. Yuva Ratna by Sangeet Kislay Sansthan, Jodhpur-01.

Scholarship

1. Centre for Cultural Resources and Training, New Delhi - 1983 to 1990.
2. Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy, Jodhpur - 1993 to 1995.
3. Meharangarh Museum Trust, Jodhpur - 1996 to 97.

Fellowship

• 1. Fellowship to outstanding young artiste by Department of Culture, Ministry of Art & Culture, New Delhi - 2000.

Competitions

• Since school level to completion of Bachelor Degree - List to 15 with always first on State and National Level.

CD Released

• Musician's guild, Mumbai
• Narrowcasters, India
• Curious minds, New Delhi

Critic's View

1. The artiste is visibly fluent with his improvisations - Sumati Mehrishi, The Pioneer, New Delhi.
2. Deepak has a fund of musical talent, a great heart and a fertile imagination - Pt. Prakash Vadhera, The Hindu, New Delhi.
3. Performance by this young artiste was an unqualified success-Raja Pundalik, The Times of India, Nashik.
4. Demonstrated great potential Gaj Singh, Maharaja of Jodhpur.

Contact Details

A2/1 Kalashree
Vardhaman Colony, Golf Course Scheme
Jodhpur (Raj.) INDIA 342011
Ph. : 91-291-2631560

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