IImbibing the musical temperament from his family, Abhay Phagre was initiated into the world of Indian

classical music at a very young age. He had his

initial training in the percussion instrument 'Tabla' under the guidance of Prof. Kiran Deshpande at Bhopal and later he graduated from the Khairagarh
University of Music. Simultaneously, flute the instrument interwoven so intimately with the Indian musical ethos, culture, mythology and mysticism,
inspired him and thereafter became the medium of expression of his musical creativity. Abhay received his training in flute from Shri Ravindra Garuda at
Bhopal, thereafter he became a disciple of the flute maestro Pt. Raghunath Seth at Mumbai.
Apart from Abhay's formal training it was his close association with the eminent vocalist Shri.Madhup Mudgal at Delhi that helped him in refining his
sensibilities and gained him insight into the profundities of Indian classical music.
Later, years of interaction with Ms. Meera Rao,one of the senior most disciples of Pt.Kumar Gandharva, at Bhopal, further broadened Abhay's
comprehension of ragas.
Enriched with his wide exposure to the most insightful in classical music, Abhay's pursuit of excellence in his art form has lead him to delve in and explore
the intricacies of flute and make suitable innovations in his instrument.
An accomplished and experienced soloist, Abhay extends his sensibilities to composing and conducting music for theatre and providing accompaniment
for classical dance. Besides, he is a committed teacher and has been imparting training to students for the past several years.
He has performed at many prestigious festivals in India and has toured extensively in the Russian and Baltic countries, France, Germany, Holland Spain,
England, Brazil, Japan and New Zealand.
Presently he is associated with the All India Radio, Bhopal.

Address:
Abhay Phagre
Chandrika,
67 Chanakya Puri,
Chuna Bhatti,Kolar Road,
Bhopal - 462016
M.P., India.
+91755-2424693
+919425017711
abhayphagre@yahoo.co.in