featured-image

Sixty-six contestants have been chosen for prizes under various categories as part of the The Hindu Margazhi Music Contest-2023. The six-judge panel has also chosen 51 entrants under the ‘special mention’ category. Over 900 entries were received for the fourth edition of the annual event, which is open for participants up to the age of 40 in both Carnatic and Hindustani styles and is co-sponsored by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).

Of these, 154 were fell under the Carnatic instrumental category, 584 in the Carnatic vocal category, 91 in the Hindustani category, and 73 in the percussion category. Vijayan Bhaskar, mridangam guru and founder of Laya Sadhana, the Percussion Academy, one of the judges, said juniors and children had performed very well and that it was tough to pick the winners. “The online concept of the contest is very good since children can perform in the comfort of their homes and need not be tense.



It is enough if they play well. One point of concern, however, is that the children are not ensuring proper position of hands while playing. That will lead to a change in sound quality and has led to loss of marks,” he said.

M. Lalitha and M. Nandhini, violin vidhushis and gurus, said they were very happy to be judging The Hindu Margazhi contest.

“The talent they exhibit is amazing. When compared to last year, we saw more talented performances across all age groups. Interestingly, we saw instruments like the piano, which were good classical composit.

Back to Beauty Page