Grand orchestra of 100 musicians
"Music contributes to the quality of life"- considering this theme 100 musicians of SONG INTERNATIONAL, Guwahati organised Grand Orchestra at Rabindra Bhawan on April 30 under the guidance of Ray Dorius. Renowned singer Dipen Baruah graced the occasion as the chief guest and performed one of his popular number. Musicians played Piano, Violin, Guitar etc. in the tune of several world famous musical symphonies, folk song, blues, gospel etc. It maybe mentioned that this kind of orchestra performed for the first time in the city since decades.
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