Tagore’s songs filled the Chhayanaut auditorium in Dhanmondi on Thursday as Rabindra Sangeet singers Laisa Ahmed Lisa and Imtiaz Ahmed performed a selection of solo and duet songs.
Organised by Anondodhara Arts UK, the programme, titled “E Amir Aboron”, featured eight sections. The evening began with the duo performing “Oi Asonotole”.
Lisa then performed “Modhur Tomar Shesh Je Na Pai” and “Bajao Amare Bajao”. Imtiaz followed with “Adhora Madhuri Dhorechhi” and “Modhur Modhur Dhoni Baje”.
The third section opened with their duet “Ogo Shefali Boner Moner Kamona”. Lisa performed “Bajilo Kahar Bina” and “Amalo Dhabalo Pale Legechhe”, while Imtiaz sang “Jibone Joto Puja Holo Na Sara” and “Boro Bedonar Moto”.
The fifth section brought the singers together for “Tumi Kemon Kore Gaan Koro Hey”. Imtiaz then performed “Tomay Gaan Shonabo” and “Tumi Nobo Nobo Rupe Esho Praney”.
Lisa returned with “Jodi Jantem Amar Kiser Byatha” and “Tomay Notun Kore Pabo Bole”. Imtiaz followed with “Amar Bhanga Pother Ranga Dhulay” and “Jete Jete Ekla Pothe”.
The final section featured Lisa performing “Kar Milan Chao Birahi” and “Aji Jhorer Rate”. The programme concluded with “Gaaner Bhetor Diye Jokhon Dekhi”.
Based in London, Imtiaz works as a doctor alongside his career as a Rabindra Sangeet singer.
Rashed Hasan, Granthana Yusuf and Laila also delivered readings on Tagore’s songs during the programme.
