Ranchi, March 25: When Gharowa, an organisation for promoting Indian classical music here, organised its 44th monthly programme here last evening, they provided a platform for students barely in their early teens.

Debangana Chatterjee and Jyotirmoy Nandi came up with short vocal renderings in Ragas Mian Mallar and Behaag, respectively, while Megha Lama played Raga Kafi in sitar. Besides, eight girls, all students of Dharitri Kala Kendra, presented a kathak piece. Gurudayal Singh Thapa, Sachidananda Majumdar and Shailendra Pahtak accompanied them on tabla.

A jugalbandi concluded the evening’s programme. Indrajit Dutta on violin teamed up with Chirosatya Thakur on sitar to present Raga Jog during the jugalbandi. Vishal Raj and Srijit Chatterjee accompanied them on tabla.

The performers got an opportunity to present their skills thanks to Gharowa.

About four years ago, some ardent classical music lovers decided to hold monthly concerts. Their decision was taken to tackle classical programmes vanishing from Ranchi. Several like-minded people joined and the movement progressed from meetings in drawing rooms to bigger places.

Last evening’s event was organised at the recreation centre in SAIL’s Satellite Colony.

Besides, the group also holds an annual concert where eminent performers are invited, much to the relief of those who were missing such programmes that used to be organised in the early 80s.

Another thing the organisation can boast of is its endeavour to promote child artistes and giving them a chance to perform at the monthly concerts. Such performances not only encourages the children to continue their training in classical music but also helps them lose stage fright, said Thakur, who is involved with Gharowa since its creation.

After nearly four years, Gharowa can now claim to have done their bit in reviving classical programmes here.