Question

"Question 2 Use your notes on Kishori Amonkar to introduce her to an imaginary audience. You may use one of the following phrases to introduce a guest: I am honoured to introduce.../I feel privileged to introduce.../We welcome you..

Class 9 - English - The Sound of Music Page -29"

Answer 1

I am honoured  to introduce to you all Padma Bhushan Kishori Amonkar. She is  the finest female vocalist . She is born in 1931. Her mother was  a great artist Smt. Mogubai Kurdikar.  She has  her own style that is  different in some respect from of Ustad Alladiya Khan's 'Jaipur- Atrauli gharana'. She is very much  inspired by the teachings of the ancient Vedic sages. And her careful research of the raagas has lead her to recreate  soul searching quality of  her music  and emotions through her music.


She has honoured  with many prestigious awards, which include the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1985), the Padma Bhushan (1987) and the highly coveted Sangeet Samradhini Award(consider one of the most prestigious awards in the Indian classical music (1997).


We all are highly thankful  to her for honouring us with her gracious presence.

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Answer 2

Notes on Kishori Amonkar

• Born in 1931 to artist Smt. Mogubbai Kurdikarher style, a variant of the Jaipur school of music, is unique and individual

• Explores the world of raagas to recreate the subtle shades of emotions

• Inspired by the teachings from the ancient devotional Vedic teachings

• Won several honours and awards like the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1985), the Padma Bhushan (1987) and the highly coveted Sangeet Samradhini Award (1997)

(A model answer has been provided for students' reference. It is strongly recommended that students prepare the answer using their own understanding.)

Good morning teachers, students and everyone else present over here.

Today, it is my pleasure to have amongst us here, miss. Kishori Amonkar, the finest female vocalist of her generation. born to one of india's music legends mogubai kudikar, amonkar is a disciple of sir. ustad alladiya khan. though trained by in the 'jaipur-atrauli gharana' she soon moved onto explore music in her own individual ways. she is both intellectual and emotional in her approach to music. inspired by vedic , her music has a soul- effect to it. she has been awarded the padma shri, padma bhushan, sangeet natak akademi award and sangeet award, india's most prestigious awards in music.  

Let me welcome you on stage to speak a few words, ma'am.