Intro to Indian Classical Music:
Harmonium with Mohan Bhide
Curious about Indian Classical Music? Come learn about this beautiful musical culture with the Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver. Each month we'll introduce a new instrument and explore its role in the many forms of Indian Classical Music.
This month we'll be exploring the harmonium with accomplished musician Mohan Bhide. Together, we'll learn about this essential keyboard instrument, discover its versatile role across Indian Classical, Semi-Classical, Natya Sangeet and Folk music traditions, and experience a live demonstration of its expressive capabilities and accompaniment techniques.
Mohan Bhide brings deep roots and lifelong dedication to the Indian Classical tradition. Beginning his musical journey in childhood with local teachers, he pursued advanced training under two highly respected harmonium masters—Pt. Balasaheb Mate and Pt. Govindrao Patwardhan. The harmonium has become his serious lifelong passion, leading to performance opportunities across India, UK, US and Canada, where he continues to share the stage and provide accompaniment for well-known artists around the world. Committed to preserving and promoting this art form, Mohan now guides a select number of students while maintaining an active practice of performance and instruction.
This program is presented in partnership with Vancouver Public Library and is generously funded by VPL Foundation donors.
This month we'll be exploring the harmonium with accomplished musician Mohan Bhide. Together, we'll learn about this essential keyboard instrument, discover its versatile role across Indian Classical, Semi-Classical, Natya Sangeet and Folk music traditions, and experience a live demonstration of its expressive capabilities and accompaniment techniques.
Mohan Bhide brings deep roots and lifelong dedication to the Indian Classical tradition. Beginning his musical journey in childhood with local teachers, he pursued advanced training under two highly respected harmonium masters—Pt. Balasaheb Mate and Pt. Govindrao Patwardhan. The harmonium has become his serious lifelong passion, leading to performance opportunities across India, UK, US and Canada, where he continues to share the stage and provide accompaniment for well-known artists around the world. Committed to preserving and promoting this art form, Mohan now guides a select number of students while maintaining an active practice of performance and instruction.
This program is presented in partnership with Vancouver Public Library and is generously funded by VPL Foundation donors.