Patna, Dec. 18: Strains of classical music filled the air at Patna Museum as vocalist Veena Sahasrabuddhe took to the stage to regale residents and distinguished guests.

Navras School of Performing Arts, a Patna-based institution, organised a classical evening yesterday night. MPs Shatrughan Sinha and Ravi Shankar Prasad and Doordarshan, New Delhi, director-general Tripurari Sharan graced the event as guests.

Veena Sahasrabuddhe performed for at least an hour with Kanta Prasad Mishra on the harmonium and Pandit Nitesh Jha on the tabla.

Overwhelmed with the Hindustani music, a person in the audience, Sakshi Singh, said: “I love classical concerts and I am happy to be here. It’s great that such events are being organised in our city. I am proud that so many artistes are coming to Patna, to entertain us with live performances.”

Sakshi does have reason to be thrilled. Secretary of Navras School of Performing Arts Ajit Pradhan said Saturday’s performance was the sixth concert this year.

Tripurari Sharan said: “I want to congratulate Ajit (Pradhan) for his remarkable step in reviving the glorious cultural past of the state capital and giving us the pleasure to hear such renowned artistes live.”

Ravi Shankar Prasad and Shatrughan Sinha also congratulated the institution for promoting classical music.