02/03/2023
Artist Introduction: Suresh Raj Bajracharya
Suresh Raj Bajracharya is a highly skilled musician with a Master's degree in Music (Sangeet Praveen) from Prayag Sangeet Samiti in Allahabad, India. He specializes in playing the sarod, Sitar, and tabala, as well as various Nepali folk instruments such as Madal, Tungna, and traditional drums like Dhaa, Nayakhin, Dafakhin, and Damakhin. Suresh's passion for music was passed down from his family, where his father, Keshav Raj Bajracharya, and his grandfather, Gandharva Raj Bajracharya, both taught him traditional and folk songs from a young age.
Under the guidance of his main Guru, Sangeet Praveen Mohan Prashad Joshi, who had a wealth of knowledge in classical instruments, Suresh has become a renowned artist who has played in many national and international places, including Hong Kong, Japan, Norway, Germany, and China, among others. His impressive musical experiences include serving as the Assistant Music Director of Nepal Academy, an Executive member of Vadhya Siromani Gharana, an Assistant Professor at the Music Department of Kathamandu University, and a member of the Music Department at Tribhuwan University and Kalanighi Indira Sangeet Maha Vidyalaya.
Suresh has also received numerous awards for his musical talents, including first, second, and third prizes from Radio Nepal, the Kirateshwor Youth Music Award in 2006 from Kirateshwor Sangeetashram, and the Rameswar Youth Classical Music Award in 2006 from Manjushree Sangeet Maha Vidhyalaya. In 1997, he had the honor of performing for Royal Highness King Charles at Kathmandu, as well as for King Birendra. Suresh's expertise in Nepali folk music and classical instruments has made him a celebrated musician both locally and globally.
