Marathi poetry meets classical and semi-classical music at Pune Programme on Oct 18

Pune, Oct 14 (UNI) A special programme exploring the confluence of Marathi poetry and classical and semi-classical music will be held on October 18 at the PGSR Auditorium, SNDT College, Karve Road, Pune. Titled 'Classical and Semi-Classical Musical Forms in Marathi Poetry', the programme is being organised by the Maharashtra Government's Department of Cultural Affairs and Directorate of Cultural Affairs, conceptualised by Cultural Affairs Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar. Renowned vocalist Vidushi Sania Patankar has composed music for Marathi poems in around 25 classical and semi-classical forms, including Dhrupad, Thumri, Dadra, Tappa, Kajri, Hori, Chaiti and Khayal. The initiative seeks to…