Music Composer and Music critic


Father’s Name :           Late Shri Deen Dayal Chourasiya
Date Of Birth :           15-2-1946

Assignments

  1. Since 1979 to 1984 Astt. Director, Ustad Alauddin Khan Sangeet Academy, Bhopal. Since 1984 Dy. Director and Since 1993 Director, Ustad Alauddin Khan Sangeet Academy, Bhopal  Now retired on 28 February 2006.
  2. Since 1982 to 1991 Officer-In-Charge, Anhad  Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal
  3. Members in different committees of Govt. of  M.P. , Dept of Culture
  4. Since 1983 the founder and Director, Madhukali, a Cultural organization established in the memory of Late Pt. Lalmani Mishra and Vrindgana.
  5. Many years Vice President, Spic  Macay, Since Started of Madhya Pradesh Chapter, Bhopal.
  6. Member in Board of studies of Baroda university, Baroda & examinor in different universities of India

Academic Qualification:

  1. Higher Secondary, M.P. Board 1st Division-1964
  2. B.A. Benaras Hindu University 2nd Division-1969

Music Qualification:

  1. B.Music Vocal, BHU, 1st Div. 1970
  2. M.Music Vocal, BHU, 2nd Div. 1972
  3. B.Music Tabla, BHU, 1st Div. 1974
  4. B.Music (Prabhakar) Tabla- Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad, 1st Div. 1973

Music Training:

 Earlier training and inspiration from Late Pratap Master, Damoh and metarnal uncle Shri Madan Chourasiya, Sagar. Vocal training from Pt. Balwant Bhatt, Pt.M.V. Thakar, Pt. Kanak Rai Trivedi, Pt. Chittaranjan Jyotishi, Shri K.S. Awadhani and Dr. Pradeep  Kumar Dixit. Tabla training from Pt. Pancho Maharaj.  Intensively Santoor training and full guidance as performer in music field from  the great musician Late Dr. Lalmani Misra, a well Known Vichitra Veena Player,  Benaras.

Earlier Assignments:

  1. Research Assistant – A Project for collection Samgana and Devotional Music of India under the guidance Late Pt. Lalmani Misra, Dean, Faculty of performing Arts, BHU.
  2. Composer, Director and Conductor for group singing and orchestration in BHU.

 

Creative Music:

  1. Filler Music composed for All India Radio, Varanasi.
  2. Music and songs composed in various  Musical and serious plays and Tele Filims. Like “Abu Hasan”, “Raja Harishchandra” “Pagla Ghoda” “Mother” “Amru Ka Kurta” “Chanda Bedni” “Jagar Magar Andher Nagar” “Agra Bazar” “Kabira Khada Bazar Mein” “Raja Ka Swang” “Banjh Ghati” Salony Goraiya” “Swang Shakuntala”.Bhagwatajjukam, Films: “Urdu Hai Jiska Naam”, “Gwalior Gharana”,  “The Sacread Earth”, “Azadi Ka Mahasamar”, “Ujaas” Documentry film on Pt. Krishan Kishore Dwivedi.
  3. Many articles, Music reviews and Interviews in different journals and News papers.

Visit Abroad:

  1. Was sent as an Indian Classical Musician by the Govt. Of India under the Nepal India Cultural  exchange programme for a week on the occasion of Republic day of Kathmandu Nepal in 1976.
  2. One oraganization has arranged fifteen concerts in whole Switzerland, Europe in 1979.
  3. On a prestigious offer from a well known organization ‘Musee Guimet’ Paris, France, Italy, Holland and Switzerland for 20 concerts for  two months in 1980.
  4. Private concerts tour-travel granted by ICCR New Delhi to France, Holland, Austria, Switzerland, W. Germany and England, in April-May1983, 20 concerts in 40 days. Also participated in Traditional Art Festival in Renne, France.
  5. Bangla Desh-1995
  6. South Korea-1997
  7. Was sent as an Indian classical musician by I.C.C.R., Govt of India to Turkey and Oman for six concerts in Sept. 2003.

    Awards:
  1. A Gold Medal for the 1st position  in B.Music Vocal faculty of performing Arts, BHU
  2. A Gold Medal for the 1st position in B. Music Tabla Faculty of Performing Arts, BHU
  3. Selected for National Scholorship by the Govt. Of India for advance training in Santoor.
  4. Ustad Alauddin Khan Fellowship by the Govt. of Madhya Pradesh to develop the new technique in Santoor in 1979.
  5. ‘Surmani’ in 1974 by Sur Singar Samsad, Bombay.
  6. ‘Sangeetendu’ in 1983 by Sangeet Kala Bharti, Bikaner.
  7. ‘Kala Sadhna’ in 1983 by Karwat Kala Parishad, Bhopal.
  8. ‘The man of Achievment’ in 1999 by Intenational Publishing House, New Delhi
  9. ‘Khalid Siddiki Samman’ for outstanding contribution to the Music World by Cantabae, Bhopal-2001
  10. ‘K. Lalitha Life Time Achievement Award’ for outstanding contribution to the music World by Lalit Kala Nrityalaya Delhi June 2002.
  11. ‘Sangeet Shiromani Samman’ for Swar Vaividhya ke Ranjankari Shilpi, from Sarvodaya Yuva Sansthan & Ujjaiyani Kala Sangam, Ujjain. December 25, 2002.
  12. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Samman  for excellent Kalavid from MP Pichada varg                                Adhikari evam Karmchari Sangh Bhopal in February 2006.
  13. Acharya Brahaspati Sangeet Sewa Samman for excellent artist of SANTOOR and  the best organizer from Brahaspati Kala Kendra And Research Institute Chandigarh, in February 2007.

LP; CD;  Cassettes and Publications :

  1. ‘LE SANTOOR DE Omprakash Chourasiya’ ‘L.P. Record released in 1983 by ‘Musee Guimet’ Paris, France. Raga : Chandraneel, Dhun
  2. Audio cassette released in 1982, Switzerland.
  3. Audio Cassette released by Rythem House Bombay in 1986
  4. Audio cassette  released by Megna Sound, Bombay in 1989. Raga: Yaman, Chandrakauns, Dhun.
  5. ‘Desh Geetanjali Vande Matram’ Vrindgana audio cassette released by M.P. Govt. in 1988
  6. ‘Vinay Patrika’ ‘Vrindgana audio cassette’ Madhukali Vrind, Bhopal released in August 2001
  7. ‘Kabir Ke Rang’ Vrindgan audio cassette of Madhukali Vrind,  Bhopal Released in August in 2001.
  8. Shruti Aur Smriti – Mahan Sangitangya, Pt. Lalmani Mishra-Edited Book in Hindi
  9. Shashtriya Sangeet aur Navachar- Edited Book in Hindi.
  10. Sangeet aur Samaj –Edited Book in Hindi.
  11. Sangeet-Ras, Parampara Aur Vichar – Edited. Book in Hindi
  12. Veena Vani – Edited Book in English & Hindi.
  13. Distance Education in Music – Edited Book in English & Hindi.
  14. An audio Cassette 12 different Melodies of ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara’ Edited and released in Aug.2002
  15. ‘Chhand-Swachhand’ vrindagan audio cassette of ‘Madhukali Vrinda’ Bhopal released in Aug.2002.
  16. Vrind Satrang Vrindgan VCD of Madhukali Vrind, Bhopal, released Oct, 2002
  17. Shabe Gazal, Audio cassette and CD of ‘Madhukali Bhopal’ released in April.
  18. Evening Ripples – Audio CD live concert of Santoor on 2003. Raga-Kausi    Kanhda,Dhun.
  19.  Bharat Pyara Desh Hamara’ Vrindgan of Patriotic Songs. Audio CD and Cassette releaded in 2004
  20.  ‘Mukti Ka Mahayagya’ Vrindgan of Patriotic Songs.(Sangeet Roopak)
  21.  Audio CD released by Music Guild. Mumbai Live Concert of Santoor in 2004. Raga- Pooriya Dhanashri and Sohni.
  22. ‘Badal Raga- Virndgan of selected 9 Songs of Mansoon. Audio CD and cassette released in 2005.
  23. Whispering Strings- Audio CD of Live concert with Sarangi released in 2005. Raga- Rageshwari, Megh, Dhun.
  24. Fibers of Silence – Audio CD with Sitar released in 2005. Raga – Hemant and Dhun.
  25. Meditative Morn – Audio CD of Santoor released in 2007 Raga Ahir Bhairav  and Dhun 
  26. Mehfil – Audio CD of Santoor  live concert  released in 2007 Raga Bageshwari    and Dhun
  27. Dharohar – Audio CD of Santoor Live concert released in 2007 Raga Jog.
  28. Dhai Aakhar – Vrindgan of 12 selected poetries of 10 poets, Audio CD released in 2007
  29. Mukti Ka Mahayagna – Vedio CD of Sangeet Roopak Choriograph by Shri Manoj Nair Released in May 2008.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
    Organized and Advised:
  1. Alauddin Khan Samaroh, Maihar 1977-2004.
  2. Aarambh, Bhopal 1980-1992.
  3. Kathak Prasang, Bhopal-1981-1990
  4. Dhrupad Samaroh, Bhopal 1975- 2000
  5. Durlabha Vadya Vinod, Bhopal 1980-2004
  6. Chakradhar Samaroh, Raigarh 1986-2001
  7. Amir Khan Samaroh, Indore 1987–2004
  8. Kumar Gandharva Samaroh, Dewas 1992-2004.
  9. Sarangi Mela, Bhopal –1989
  10. Dagar Saptak, Bhopal –1982
  11. Bhimsen Joshi Prasang, Bhopal-1985
  12. Mullikarjun Mansoor Prasang Bhopal –1981
  13. Tansen Samaroh, Gwalior – some year
  14. Khajuraho Dance Festivel – some year
  15. Madhya Pradesh Sangeet Samaroh – some year
  16. Veena Samaroh, Bhopal 1996
  17. International seminar on Distance Education in Music, Bhopal-2000
  18. Ghungru, M.P. –1985-2004.
  19. Uttaradhikar, M.P. – 1995-2004.
  20. Alauddin Khan Vyakhan Mala, Bhopal- 1981-2004.
  21. Parampara, Bhopal 1982-1990.
  22. Saptak, Bhopal 1985–1990.
  23. Briju Maharaj Prasang, Bhopal 1984
  24. Sangeet-Nrityotsav, M.P. – 2001-2004.
  25. Pt. Lalmani Misra Sangeet Samaroh, Bhopal 1983 to continue.

      26.As Resource Person Provided Expert Advice and Guidence to Indira Gandhi
Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya,Bhopal in Organising Naearly 25 Presentation on Indian classical Music in the Programme Series Poonam, and over a Dozen such other presentation featuring eminent musicians from the country from 1992 till date.

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