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Abhay Rustum Sopori „Santoor Maestro, Music Composer & Conductor‟ Page 1 of 23 Abhay Rustum Sopori „Santoor Maestro, Music Composer & Conductor‟ Versatile is one word that describes Abhay Rustum Sopori, for he is the youngest Santoor maestro, youngest classical musician to compose and conduct orchestras and folk & Sufi ensembles, and has also been the youngest recipient of all the awards that he has received including the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi‟s first „Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar‟, 2006 and „J&K State Award‟ (the highest Civilian Award of the State of Jammu & Kashmir, 2011) in recognition of his outstanding contribution and achievements in the field of music. He has also been honoured with the prestigious „Sabzaar Award of Excellence‟, 2013, „Kashmir Kirti Samman‟, 2012, KECSS Award‟, 2011, „Glory of India Award‟, 2010, „Best Citizens of India Award‟, 2010, „Sangeet Shree Award‟, 2010, „Bharat Shiromani Award‟, 2009, „Ma Sharika Samman‟, 2009, „National Dogri Award‟, 2008, „Sangeet Bhushan Award‟, 2007, „Excellence Award‟, 2007, „Young India Award‟, 2006, „Juenjo Korean International Heritage Award‟, 2005, „Kalawant Samman‟, 2004, etc. Abhay‟s name also features in various Biographical-note Volumes like Reguerson Inc.‟s “Famous India‟s Who‟s Who” and Rifacimento International‟s “Asia Pacific Who‟s Who” and “Asian Admirable Achievers”. Abhay has had the honour of being the only contemporary composer of India whose composition “Haftrang”, as a tribute to Kashmir, has been conducted by the legendary music maestro Mr. Zubin Mehta before his presentations of classic legends like Beethoven, Haydn and Tchaikovsky giving international recognition to the music of Kashmir creating history in the world music. The composition was performed by the Bavarian State Orchestra, one of the top most and the biggest orchestra of the world, together with Abhay‟s Kashmiri ensemble. Abhay also had the honour to share the stage and conduct along with the legendary Mr. Zubin Mehta. Abhay has participated in various prestigious festivals across the world and has more than 35 notable albums and releases to his credit. EMI, the world‟s leading music label, has released various albums with him which include Dancing Dewdrops (India), The Urban Grooves – Kashmir (India), Tum Jo Mile (India), Voyage au coeur de l'Inde - Journey to the heart of India (France), etc. He also has the credit of releasing the first International albums of J&K like Aalav, Shehjaar, Runjhun, etc. Abhay has composed music for the International Award winning film „Ziyarat‟ (California, USA), National Award winning film „BUB‟ and „Mahatma‟, a film by Government of India on Mahatma Gandhi, presented at the „United Nations‟ marking the first International Non-violence Day. He also composed the song “Aao Kadam Badhayain” for raising relief funds for the Kashmir earthquake victims. The song featured some of the most renowned and legendary classical musicians of India and went on to become the greatest musical hit of Jammu and Kashmir. He has also served as the youngest Visiting Page 2 of 23 Faculty at the University of Massachusetts (Amherst, USA). Abhay also happens to be the first Indian Classical musician to be invited at the prestigious International conference TEDx. A graduate in Management and Computers with Masters in Music, Abhay was born in Srinagar and inherited a profound sense of music from his fabled Sufiana Gharana of Kashmir – the exclusive traditional Santoor family – with its roots spanning over nine generations over more than 300 years. Abhay learnt music under the traditional Guru- Shishya Parampara from his grandfather Pandit Shamboo Nath Sopori, hailed as the „Father of Music‟ in Jammu and Kashmir, and from his father Pandit Bhajan Sopori, the legendary Santoor maestro and music composer. A gifted and prodigious musician, Abhay continues to innovate and experiment with the Santoor further extending its dimension. In keeping with his lineage he has established the concept of „Gayan-Vadan Baaj‟ in the Indian classical system and introduced the „Open String Concept‟ on the Santoor together with the „Enhanced Sustain Technique‟. He has also invented, designed and introduced a new 30-stringed instrument „Sur Santoor‟. Abhay has revived the old Sufiana Tarana compositions of his predecessors and adopted them in the Indian Classical scenario and also composed and introduced new Khayal compositions based on Sufi Saints of Kashmir. He has also composed and introduced a new Raga named „Nirmalkaunce‟. Some of hallmarks of Abhay's performances are mellifluous playing, lightning tempo, clarity and accuracy of Raga exposition and adoption of the Sopori Baaj (style) the unique format of Santoor playing created by Pandit Bhajan Sopori. The Sopori Baaj incorporates the essential technical nuances of both the Gayaki (vocal) and Tantrakari (instrumental) Angs (aspects) such as „Meend‟, „Gamak‟, „Glides‟, „Taan‟, „Bol‟, „Chhand‟ and „Laya‟ patterns, which are absolutely essential for the correct rendering of Raga- Sangeet in the true Indian Classical tradition. Performing with the accompaniment of the Pakhawaj is also a special characteristic of his Baaj. Another remarkable and unique quality of his presentation is that he sings the composition along with its instrumental rendering reviving the traditional Santoor playing. Abhay has carried forward the great legacy of his family in propagating and promoting the Indian culture globally. He has the credit for creating a Cultural Revolution in the Jammu and Kashmir State bringing the youth together through music. His efforts and initiatives have been path-breaking creating a new generation of music connoisseurs and bringing more recognition to the art and culture of the country. He has not only established himself as one of the most prominent musicians of the present generation but simultaneously promoted numerous upcoming and talented musicians of the country. Res: 21/79, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi -110003 Tele-Fax: +91. 11. 24625652 Email: [email protected] Mobile: +91. 9811622055 Page 3 of 23 Abhay with the legendary music maestro Mr. Zubin Mehta Page 4 of 23 Some of the Music Albums / Releases of Abhay Rustum Sopori Page 5 of 23 Page 6 of 23 Page 7 of 23 Some of the Awards bestowed upon Abhay Rustum Sopori J&K State Award 2011(The Highest Civilian Award of Jammu & Kashmir State) Abhay being honoured by H.E. Governor of J&K Sh. N.N. Vohra, Honb. Chief Minister Sh. Omar Abdullah and Honb. Dy. Chief Minister Sh. Tara Chand KECSS Award 2011 Abhay being honoured by Honb. Chief Minister of Delhi Smt. Sheila Dikshit Page 8 of 23 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (Ust. Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, 2006) Abhay being honoured by Sh. Ram Niwas Mirdha, Chairman SNA Bharat Shiromani Award 2008 – 2009 Abhay being honoured by H.E Shri M.S Bhandare, Governor of Orissa Page 9 of 23 Maa Sharika Samman 2009 National Dogri Award, 2008 Abhay being honoured by Prof. M.L. Madan, Abhay being honoured by H.E. Lt. Gen. S.K.Sinha VC – Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya University Governor Jammu and Kashmir Sangeet Bhushan Award, 2007 Kalawant Samman, 2004 Abhay Being honoured by Ust. Ghulam Saddiq Khan Abhay Being honoured by Ust. Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan Youngs India Award, 2006 Excellence Award, 2007 Abhay being honoured by (New Delhi) Prof. A. Mattoo, VC Jammu University Page 10 of 23 Kashmir Kirti Samman 2012 (Pune) Smt. Sheila Dikshit, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi felicitating Abhay Rustum Sopori Smt. Sonia Gandhi & Sh. Rahul Gandhi, Hon’ble Members of Parliament felicitating Pt. Bhajan Sopori & Abhay Rustum Sopori Page 11 of 23 Some Selected Press Review Page 12 of 23 Page 13 of 23 Page 14 of 23 Page 15 of 23 Page 16 of 23 Some of the major concerts and presentations of Abhay Rustum Sopori Page 17 of 23 Page 18 of 23 Page 19 of 23 Abhay Sopori conducting & presenting the J&K Folk music Ensemble Page 20 of 23 Abhay Rustum Sopori conducting & presenting the ‘Sufi Kinship’, the first ever Sufi ensemble of the world Page 21 of 23 Abhay Rustum Sopori presenting Santoor recital at the far flung areas and remote corners of the country including border areas, Jail, etc. propagating the cultural heritage of the country to Lakhs of people Page 22 of 23 Abhay conducting the J&K Folk Music Ensemble with around 50 musicians in Delhi H.E Governor J&K Sh. N.N. Vohra, Hon’ble H.E Governor J&K Sh. N.N.. Vohra Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Pt. Bhajan Sopori felicitating Abhay Sopori after the concert enjoying Abhay Sopori’s Santoor recital Hon’ble Sh. Rahul Gandhi greeting Abhay Abhay conducting the J&K Folk Music after his presentation Ensemble with around 50 musicians Page 23 of 23 .
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