When Puneites were wooed by classical notes

Be it Abhishek Borkar’s Sarod performance or Pandit Raghunandan Panshikar’s (hailing from Jaipur-Atrauli gharana) melodious notes, the festival cast a musical spell.Other stalwarts who performed at the event were Pandit Anand Bhate from Kirana Gharana and Pandit Sanjeev Abhyankar from Mewati Gharana . Legends take the stage, setting the mood for the musical experience. Every year, the Gaanasaraswati Mohatsav is an indulgence for classical music enthusiasts of the city. It was definitely a added jewel to Pune's cultural scene. The instrumentalists who accompanied these veterans also put up a noteworthy show.