First Lady Michelle Obama introduces a classical music recital at the White House. MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello. (Laughter.) Good afternoon. Welcome to the White House. How’s it been going? We’ve heard you everywhere. Good music going on. So I am — I’m thrilled that you could join us for this music workshop, where you’ve had a chance to learn from some of the greatest classical musicians alive today. And now we have a chance to hear from all of you, the classical music superstars of tomorrow. Is that who’s in the room? Say yes. (Laughter.) Yes, that’s me! Say yes. Own it! It’s me! (Laughter.) With us today are Joshua Bell on violin, Alisa Weilerstein on cello, Sharon Isbin on guitar, and Awadagin Pratt on piano. (Applause.) They are the best in the world, and we’re incredibly lucky to have them today. I also want to thank two of our youngest performers, Jason Yoder — Jason, where are you? Hey, Jason. Jason blew me away in Pittsburgh, and so much so that when we organized this, I said, get Jason. And Jason is here. Yay for Jason. And also Sujari — how are you? — Sujari Britt, who’s only eight years old, Sasha’s age, but is already performing on a regular basis. Let’s give those two a round of applause. (Applause.) We’re so proud of you both. And finally I want to thank all of you young people who have come from all over the country to play together, to learn together, and hopefully to make new friends today. I love events like this because this is what the White House is …

Rudra Veena is an ancient Hindu plucked musical instrument dating back to the age of Aryans. It is the purest amongst all the Veena family of musical instruments like the Sitar, Surbahar, Saraswati Veena, Godha, Kinnari and the Jantri Veenas. Beenkar Suvir plays Alaap, Jod, Jhala and two Gats , one in slow Chau Tal (12 Beats) and another in fast Sool Taal (10 Beats), in the Raga Malgunji. Suvir is a disciple of Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar and Nirmalya Dey. visit www.beenkar.com .
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