From the States

New Delhi

Music transcends all boundaries and limitations. A unique piano concert of nostalgic old melodies 'darkness to light' presented by a young child prodigy Utsav Lal organized by the National Association for the Blind (NAB) stands testimony to this fact.

The young child prodigy on the piano and the children of NAB lending their melodious voices enthralled the audience by playing an unforgettable collection of Indian melodies.

The hi-point of the concert was the outstanding performance by the visually impaired children on the item number 'Dhoom…' A couple of songs like "Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye, Aa Chal Ke Tujhey Main Le Ke Chalu, Aye Meri Zohara Zabeen", presented by the young and talented Utsav Lal kept the audience captivated. Talking about the concert Utsav, Lal said that it was an honour for him that he was performing and contributing for a cause.

Adding a punch to the excitement, model turned actor Milind Soman and actress Sushma Seth also made their presence. Sushma said that it was good to see and feel the harmony of the young boy. She added that support without sympathy could help them lead a normal life.

Agreeing to this Milind Soman said that they had a power to help make a difference to the world. He further added that he would be happy to help and serve for such a cause in any way that he could.

The piano concert was a fundraiser in aid of the new centre as well as for several ambitious projects being planned by NAB.

Source: Darkness to light. Mid Day, New Delhi, 3rd April 2006.