Artistic Journey
Dr. Pragya Pyasi’s journey is a harmonious confluence of tradition, scholarship, and innovation, representing the finest ethos of Indian Classical Music and contributing meaningfully to its preservation and growth. Dr. Pyasi’s music bridges the traditional and contemporary, with a focus on (a) Reviving interest in Hindustani Classical Music through soulful sitar performances, (b) Promoting classical music in rural areas and nurturing upcoming talent by bringing music to untapped spaces, and (c) Connecting audiences with the aesthetic richness of ragas and classical forms.
Dr. Pragya Pyasi is a sitar artist whose music resonates with the deep traditions of Hindustani Classical Music. Trained in the revered Guru-Shishya Parampara, she continues to hone her craft under the guidance of internationally acclaimed sitar maestro Pandit Sanjoy Bandopadhyay.
Her artistry and dedication to the sitar have earned her the prestigious National Scholarship from the Ministry of Human Resource Development. Dr. Pyasi has mesmerized audiences across India, performing at music festivals and cultural events and showcasing the timeless beauty of Indian classical music.
Notable Performances
Dr. Pyasi’s sitar recitals have graced prestigious platforms, leaving a profound impact on listeners:
• Sangeet Natak Academy, Lucknow
• “Navankur” Festival, Sangeet Natak Academy, Lucknow
• Bhatkhande Smriti Samaroh, Kamla Sangeet Vidyalaya, Raipur
• Chhattisgarh Parv, Raipur
• IGNCA (Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts), Hyderabad
• Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Regional Meet, Rajnandgaon
• Acharya Tulsiram Devangan Smriti Samaroh, Raipur
• Hanumat Vishwa Kala Sangeetashram, Pramodvan, Ayodhya
Her commitment to sharing her music extends to various cities and cultural platforms:
• Shri Ramlal Sangeet Sammelan, Jhansi
• Vivekanand Bharat Parikrama, Jhansi
• Shri Ganesh Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Jhansi
• Maharashtra Samaj, Ganesh Mandir, Jhansi
• Bangiya Samiti, BHEL, Jhansi
• Shri Ram Mandir, Orchha
• Cultural events in Bilaspur, Lalitpur, and Chhatarpur
Accolades and Recognition
• National Scholarship from the Ministry of Human Resource Development, recognizing her exceptional talent.
• Winner of State and National-level competitions, establishing her as a distinguished performer in Indian Classical Music.
For performance inquiries or collaborations, Dr. Pyasi can be reached at pragya.sitar@gmail.com or 9452669634
