KSEEB Class 10 · English (2nd language) · KTBS Revised 2024-25
The Concert
Chapter summary, hard words and model exam answers for Karnataka Board Class 10 English.
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About the author
Shanta Rameshwar Rao (1924–2015) - Indian writer. "The Concert" (unit Music the Ambrosia) retells how Pandit Ravi Shankar played for a dying boy.
Summary
Smita (16), her brother Anant (15), and parents stay in Bombay for Anant's cancer treatment. Anant was a star athlete and sitar student; now he is on life support.
Smita (16), her brother Anant (15), and parents stay in Bombay for Anant's cancer treatment. Anant was a star athlete and sitar student; now he is on life support.
Smita reads that Pandit Ravi Shankar will perform at Shanmukhananda Auditorium next day. Anant whispers he must hear him - "the chance of a lifetime."
Smita reads that Pandit Ravi Shankar will perform at Shanmukhananda Auditorium next day. Anant whispers he must hear him - "the chance of a lifetime."
Anant is too weak to go. Mother consoles him; Smita and Father get tickets. Anant smiles and tells them to enjoy - hiding his own longing.
Anant is too weak to go. Mother consoles him; Smita and Father get tickets. Anant smiles and tells them to enjoy - hiding his own longing.
At the concert Smita is moved by the ragas but remembers Anant. After the performance she pushes through the crowd to the stage.
At the concert Smita is moved by the ragas but remembers Anant. After the performance she pushes through the crowd to the stage.
She tells Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Allah Rakha about her brother. Despite a pompous speech-maker's objections, both masters agree to play at Anant's home next morning.
She tells Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Allah Rakha about her brother. Despite a pompous speech-maker's objections, both masters agree to play at Anant's home next morning.
They sit by Anant's window with his oxygen cylinder and play. He listens in joy; life leaves him gently. Music fulfils a dying boy's last wish - SSLC's most touching prose.
They sit by Anant's window with his oxygen cylinder and play. He listens in joy; life leaves him gently. Music fulfils a dying boy's last wish - SSLC's most touching prose.
Hard words & meanings
| ambrosia | something divinely delightful - here, music |
| maestro | an eminent musician |
| raga | pattern of notes in classical music |
| auditorium | a large hall for performances |
| life support | equipment helping a critically ill patient |
| ovation | enthusiastic clapping by audience |
| compassion | deep sympathy leading to help |
| fulfil | to satisfy a wish |
| tabla | percussion instrument in Hindustani music |
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