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Visually-impaired children of Sunetra School for the Blind proved that sound of music knows no bounds when they enthralled listeners at a concert titled `Halo of darkness'. The concert was in aid of collecting funds for the students of the school.
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THE BEAT of the drums and the tune of the flute brought life into the static summer air, and the lyrical voices of the singers appeased the crowd. Seemed like any other concert. However this musical performance was enhanced by its special musicians - visually impaired students of Sunetra School for the Blind.
FUSION TIME: The singers had the crowds enthralled.
`Halo of darkness' was the name of the concert, a name that signified the ethereal delight that emanated from the music played by these unusual yet prolific performers. The NISIET amphitheatre proved to be an ideal location for these young visually impaired students to display their musical prowess. No feeling of nervousness could be discerned as these musicians played with dexterity and ease. Rendering a mix of Telugu and Hindi songs, these students had the crowds enjoying every song. I love my India, the patriotic song from the movie Pardes was performed with such fervour that the audience couldn't help but join and sing along. Having played at over 200 concerts across the State, these performers seemed to have mastered the art of enchanting their listeners.
To display their talent and enthral the crowd wasn't the only aim of this concert. The aim was to raise funds for 160 students at the Sunetra School for the blind. Sunetra School comes under ITRRODDD (Institute for training, relief, rehabilitation of disabled, distressed and disinherited children).
This programme was organised by NISIET in association with ACT (an international cultural organisation exclusively for the world disabled). Says Madhukar Reddy, secretary of ACT, that the aim of this organisation is that the new millennium should offer equal opportunities to these exceptional people especially in the fields of art and culture.
WARM ACCOLADES: The students efforts were appreciated.
The opportunity to display their talents gives these musicians a feeling of pride and accomplishment. "I feel very happy," says Someshwar on the flute. Das on the keyboard also agrees.
Music gives these students a sense of unparalleled joy. But it is the culmination of talent and hard work that results in their wonderful performances. Nagendra has been learning to play the drums since the age of five. Singers Moshe, Chandra and Madhavi have also been training their voices since a tender age. All of them also show equal dedication to their studies as well, some studying for the intermediate and degree examinations.
Music, however, is what pleases them the most and to perform in front of an audience gives them a sense of satisfaction and contentment. Indeed the sound of music knows no bounds, it crosses all boundaries and can be expressed even in darkness. These visually impaired musicians have proved they could create an aura of musical delight.
UZMA HYDER
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