Prateek Chaudhuri
Appearance
Prateek Chaudhuri | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Prateek Chaudhuri |
Born | 7 September 1971 |
Origin | Delhi, India |
Died | 6 May 2021 Delhi | (aged 49)
Genres | Indian Classical Music, Fusion |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Sitar |
Labels | Saregama |
Website | prateekchaudhuri |
Pandit Prateek Chaudhuri (7 September 1971 – 6 May 2021) son of Padmabhushan Pandit Debu Chaudhuri, was an eminent Indian classical sitarist of the Senia Gharana (school) and graded as a "Top Class" Artist of India by the Radio & National Television, Government of India. He was also associated as a Professor with the Faculty of Music, University of Delhi, India.
Biography
He initiated his musical training under the tutelage of his father Pandit Debu Chaudhuri and also from his Father's Guru Ustad Mushtaq Ali Khan Sahab.[1]
Discography
Death
Prateek Chaudhuri died of COVID-19 on 6 May 2021 in Delhi.[4][5] This took place only five days after his father had passed from a covid-related illness on May 1st.
Publications
- Plucked Instruments of Northern India with Special Reference to Sitar, ISBN 9788174531735, Sanjay Prakashan-2005, New Delhi, India
- Indian Music. ISBN 9788174530202, Sanjay Prakashan-2005, New Delhi, India.
References
- ^ "The Senia traditionist, Sitarist Prateek Chaudhuri, son of Padma Bhushan Pandit Debu Chaudhuri". Prateekchaudhuri.com. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ http://www.saregama.com/album/prateek-chaudhuri-sitar_102581[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.saregama.com/album/debu-chaudhuri-and-prateek-chaudhuri-sitar_57162
- ^ "Renowned Sitar Player Prateek Chaudhuri Dies of Covid-19 at 49". News18. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Prateek Chaudhuri passes away due to Covid: Remembering the renowned sitar player". The Indian Express. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.