Gopal Mishra

Sarangi maestro Pt. Gopal Misra was born to the family of distinguished artists in Varanasi. In early years his training began under his father Pt. Sursahay Misra, uncle Pt. Bade Ramdas and his elder brother Pt. Hanuman Misra. Under the meticulous guidance of these recognized musicians he acquired great mastery over the instrument and emerged as one of the prominent and leading sarangi players of Banaras Gharana. Gopal Mishra was equally best in Sarangi solo playing & accompaniment. He performed in India and abroad for a long time.