DPS Srinagar Hosts Celebrated Indian Classical Music Concert

Srinagar, Aug 23: In a magnificent tribute to the classical music heritage of India, Delhi Public School (DPS) Srinagar today became a venerable stage for a sublime classical music concert. The school leadership expressed its profound delight and immense pride in hosting an event of such cultural significance on its campus.

Presented by Benu Heritage in collaboration with Sopori Academy of Music and Performing Arts (SaMaPa), the event was supported by Matrix Freight Systems Pvt. Ltd.

The cultural gathering was honored by the august presence of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, who attended as the Chief Guest. He was joined by a host of distinguished dignitaries, including the Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, the Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar, and the Senior Superintendent of Police, Srinagar. The event was also graced Smt. Padmaja Chakraborty, Chairperson of Benu Trust, and Prof. Aparna Sopori, Chairperson of SaMaPa. Also in attendance were Mr. Vijay Dhar, Chairman of DPS Srinagar, Principal Ms. Shafaq Afshan, faculty, and students.

The proceedings commenced with a poised welcome by student anchors from Class 8. The concert unfolded with a soul-stirring vocal recital by Dr. Ojesh Pratap Singh. The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor was welcomed with the playing of the National Anthem. Students of Grade 4 delivered a disciplined performance in a classical raag.

The auditorium was then captivated by Santoor maestro Abhay Rustum Sopori. The grand finale featured a mesmerizing flute recital by the legendary Pt. Chetan Joshi.

A significant moment of the ceremony was the felicitation of the artists, conferred by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor and the Chairman. Ms. Sadhna Srivastav also presented felicitations on behalf of Benu Heritage.

Vijay Dhar, Chairman of DPS Srinagar, called the maestros the custodians of India’s classical tradition. Encounters like these are not mere events; they are formative experiences that sow the seeds of cultural appreciation and create lasting inspiration for young minds. This collaboration reaffirms our unwavering commitment to a holistic, culture-centric education that shapes not just scholars, but sensitive and enlightened individuals, he said.

Shafaq Afshan, Principal of DPS Srinagar, added, “To see our students perform with such grace on the same stage as these luminaries is a powerful validation of our pedagogical approach. We extend our deepest gratitude to Benu Heritage and SaMaPa.. By bringing living heritage directly to our campus, they have enriched our cultural environment and bolstered our students' artistic confidence.