Legendary Singer Deepak Kharel’s First Full Orchestra Show Announced

By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Mar. 30: The immortal voice of Nepali modern music, Deepak Kharel, will hold his first grand solo concert with a full orchestra, titled Echoes of Eternity, on Friday, 27th Chaitra, at the Nepal Academy.

In the programme, Kharel will perform 17 of his timeless songs, including Purnimako Raat Pani, Timro Tyo Hansilo Muharko, Yo Karmabhumi Ko Aanganma, Pratiksha Gar Meri Mayalu, Badal Banaideu, Garun Ki Mitho Bhool, and Bihaniko Siretomma.

This special musical evening will feature 52 instrumentalists and a chorus of 16 young people and children, including four artists from Norway, according to the organiser, Sudhakar Violin School. Musicians aged between 11 and 70 will take part, creating a musical bridge between three generations.

Kharel said, “I am preparing to give an unforgettable experience to those who love Nepali modern music. A programme with such an orchestra will offer listeners a unique experience.”

According to the event’s conceptualiser, Sudhakar Wasti, Echoes of Eternity is being organised to preserve Kharel’s classic songs and pass them on to the new generation. “We are holding this grand orchestral event to give Nepali music lovers a historic musical experience,” he explained.

Supporting institutions for the programme include Kathmandu Pragya Kunj School and Annapurna School of Orchestra. Tickets will be available through the Khalti app.

Deepak Kharel is a distinguished and timeless voice in Nepali modern music. Born on 13th Shrawan 2013 BS in Kavrepalanchok, he developed a deep passion for music from childhood and pursued his musical journey alongside his academic career.

After completing a master’s degree in management and serving the nation, he formally began his singing career in 2034 BS with the song Maile Racheko Geet.

Through his songs, he has expressed patriotism, love, separation, and human emotions in a simple yet profound way. With more than 400 songs and 14 albums, Kharel has enriched Nepali music.

His singing style is considered difficult to imitate. Honoured with awards such as the Gorkha Dakshin Bahu, National Talent Award, and Chhinnalata Award, Kharel is recognised as a towering figure in Nepali music, a national pride, and a deeply emotional voice.