The country’s biggest rendezvous of music lovers—Bengal Classical Music Festival 2013—begins on Thursday at the Bangladesh Army Stadium.
Claimed as world’s largest classical music festival, the event, once again, is all set to entertain music aficionados with its grandeur and splendid arrangements consisting vocal, dance and instrument recitals by the greatest maestros of Hindustani Classical Music. Apart from performances by famed Indian geniuses, a number of Bangladeshi artists will also enrich the show with their dexterous presentations.
A staggering number of over 41 thousand people have already registered for the much awaited event which promises to be even bigger and better this year.
Last year’s monumental success prompted and encouraged Bengal Foundation to come up with the second installment, said Abul Khair, chairman of Bengal Foundation, in a press conference held recently. He also said that this kind of arrangements is a key to generate interest among the new generation to become passionate about classical music which has a deep rooted bond with Bangladeshi cultural heritage.
Every day, of the four days of the event, the gates of the venue will open at 4pm and the programme will continue till 5am in the morning and the generous organisers of Bengal Foundation has arranged transportation for their registered guests and all buses will leave pick-up points across Dhaka at 4pm and will leave the venue between 5:30am for drop-off. The route chart of shuttle service can be followed at the official website of Bengal Foundation.
Along with a huge food court that will offer a wide variety of choices for the crowd, this time’s arrangement will also provide improved on-ground facilities, Wi-fi zones, so that people may remain connected. E-tickets must be presented every time when entering the venue during the four days of the event.
Last year, the majestic event was dedicated to Ustad Alauddin Khan while this year’s festival is dedicated to Gyantapas Professor Abdur Razzaq.