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{{Infobox musical artist | {{Infobox musical artist | ||
| name | | name = Abraham Mazumder | ||
| origin = [[Kolkata]], [[India]] | |||
| instrument = [[Violin]]<BR>[[Viola]]<BR>[[Piano]] | |||
| genre = [[Classical music|Classical]], [[Bengali music|Bengali]] | |||
| origin | | occupation = [[Music education|Music instructor]]<br/>[[Conducting|Conductor]] | ||
| instrument | | years_active = 1984–present | ||
| genre | | associated_acts = [[Moheener Ghoraguli]] | ||
| occupation | |||
| years_active | |||
| associated_acts = [[Moheener Ghoraguli]] | |||
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== Career == | == Career == | ||
Abraham Mazumder started learning music in the 1970s under the guidance of Father Theodore Mathieson. He earned ATCL and LTCL degrees in [[violin]].{{Citation needed|date=January | Abraham Mazumder started learning music in the 1970s under the guidance of Father Theodore Mathieson. He earned ATCL and LTCL degrees in [[violin]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2026}} | ||
Mazumder began teaching music at [[Calcutta Boys' School]] in 1974. In early 1976, he met Goutam Chattopadhyay and became closely associated with his music. Later on he became the youngest member of the band [[Moheener Ghoraguli]]. He continued playing with the band until it broke up around 1982.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.netguruindia.com/cal/alaap/abraham.html |title=Personality - Abraham Mazumdar : Unchained melodies |author=Dwaipayan Dutta |author2=Sanjay Mandal |publisher=netguruindia.com |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061116060614/http://www.netguruindia.com/cal/alaap/abraham.html |archivedate=2006-11-16}}</ref><ref name=WildHorses>{{cite news |author=Mathures Paul |title=Wild horses run free forever |url=http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?date=2007-12-26&usrsess=1&clid=26&id=209401 |work=The Statesman |date=2007-12-26 |accessdate=2008-01-17}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> | Mazumder began teaching music at [[Calcutta Boys' School]] in 1974. In early 1976, he met Goutam Chattopadhyay and became closely associated with his music. Later on he became the youngest member of the band [[Moheener Ghoraguli]]. He continued playing with the band until it broke up around 1982.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.netguruindia.com/cal/alaap/abraham.html |title=Personality - Abraham Mazumdar : Unchained melodies |author=Dwaipayan Dutta |author2=Sanjay Mandal |publisher=netguruindia.com |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061116060614/http://www.netguruindia.com/cal/alaap/abraham.html |archivedate=2006-11-16}}</ref><ref name=WildHorses>{{cite news |author=Mathures Paul |title=Wild horses run free forever |url=http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?date=2007-12-26&usrsess=1&clid=26&id=209401 |work=The Statesman |date=2007-12-26 |accessdate=2008-01-17}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> | ||
Since 1983, Mazumder has taught music at La Martiniere for Boys. He formed his own [[orchestra]] at the premises of ''Alliance Francaise de Calcutta'' (Park Mansion), ''L'Atelier de Musique'' in 1983.{{Citation needed|date= | Since 1983, Mazumder has taught music at La Martiniere for Boys. He formed his own [[orchestra]] at the premises of ''Alliance Francaise de Calcutta'' (Park Mansion), ''L'Atelier de Musique'' in 1983.{{Citation needed|date=January 2026}} | ||
Now, he has even opened his own music academy called the Abraham Mazumdar Academy in which many kinds of instruments will be taught to students.{{Citation needed|date= | Now, he has even opened his own music academy called the Abraham Mazumdar Academy in which many kinds of instruments will be taught to students.{{Citation needed|date=January 2026}} Instruments include, the violin, piano, guitar, and trumpet. Singing is also taught here.{{Citation needed|date=January 2026}} | ||
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
{{Main | {{Main|Moheener Ghoraguli discography}} | ||
*''[[Shangbigno Pakhikul O Kolkata Bishayak]]'' (1977) | *''[[Shangbigno Pakhikul O Kolkata Bishayak]]'' (1977) | ||
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*{{cite news |title=Bouquet of tribute to Tagore |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071114/asp/calcutta/story_8545570.asp |work=The (Calcutta) Telegraph |date=2007-11-14 |access-date=2008-01-17| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071217103147/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071114/asp/calcutta/story_8545570.asp| archive-date= 17 December 2007 <!--DASHBot-->| url-status= | *{{cite news |title=Bouquet of tribute to Tagore |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071114/asp/calcutta/story_8545570.asp |work=The (Calcutta) Telegraph |date=2007-11-14 |access-date=2008-01-17| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071217103147/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071114/asp/calcutta/story_8545570.asp| archive-date= 17 December 2007 <!--DASHBot-->| url-status= dead}} | ||
{{Refend}} | {{Refend}} | ||
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[[Category:Indian male composers]] | [[Category:Indian male composers]] | ||
[[Category:Indian violinists]] | [[Category:Indian violinists]] | ||
[[Category:Indian pianists]] | [[Category:Indian pianists]] | ||
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[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]] | [[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]] | ||
[[Category:Male pianists]] | [[Category:Male pianists]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century conductors (music)]] | [[Category:21st-century Indian conductors (music)]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century violinists]] | [[Category:21st-century Indian violinists]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:50, 25 January 2026
Abraham Mazumder | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kolkata, India |
| Genres | Classical, Bengali |
| Occupation(s) | Music instructor Conductor |
| Instruments | Violin Viola Piano |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Associated acts | Moheener Ghoraguli |
Abraham Mazumder is an Indian conductor and violinist. He is a former member of the Bengali band Moheener Ghoraguli and has been active in Kolkata's western classical music world since the 1980s.
Career[edit | edit source]
Abraham Mazumder started learning music in the 1970s under the guidance of Father Theodore Mathieson. He earned ATCL and LTCL degrees in violin.[citation needed]
Mazumder began teaching music at Calcutta Boys' School in 1974. In early 1976, he met Goutam Chattopadhyay and became closely associated with his music. Later on he became the youngest member of the band Moheener Ghoraguli. He continued playing with the band until it broke up around 1982.[1][2]
Since 1983, Mazumder has taught music at La Martiniere for Boys. He formed his own orchestra at the premises of Alliance Francaise de Calcutta (Park Mansion), L'Atelier de Musique in 1983.[citation needed]
Now, he has even opened his own music academy called the Abraham Mazumdar Academy in which many kinds of instruments will be taught to students.[citation needed] Instruments include, the violin, piano, guitar, and trumpet. Singing is also taught here.[citation needed]
Discography[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Dwaipayan Dutta; Sanjay Mandal. "Personality - Abraham Mazumdar : Unchained melodies". netguruindia.com. Archived from the original on 16 November 2006.
- ↑ Mathures Paul (26 December 2007). "Wild horses run free forever". The Statesman. Retrieved 17 January 2008. [dead link]
- "Bouquet of tribute to Tagore". The (Calcutta) Telegraph. 14 November 2007. Archived from the original on 17 December 2007. Retrieved 17 January 2008.
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