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Sarod Tabla Ensemble Concert, Kolkata – Live In India

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:46:19 +0000

Sarod-Tabla Ensemble Concert, Kolkata – Live In India

What: The Meeting of Legends – Sarod-Tabla Ensemble Concert featuring the Living Legends Pandit Buddhadev Das Gupta and Pandit Shankar Ghosh – Live in India

When: Saturday 6th August 2011, 7.30 pm

Where: ICCR – 9A, Ho Chi Minh, Sarani, Kolkata

Hindustani Classical Music Concert This April @ Epicentre Gurgaon

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:50:35 +0000

Hindustani Classical Music Concert This April @ Epicentre Gurgaon

What: Concert Hindustani classical music

When: 27th April, 7 PM

Where: Epicentre (Apparel House Sector 44), Gurgaon

Programme Highlights: The lead performer is our Pdt Geetesh Mishra a classified A grade exponent of Hindustani classical music. Several of his disciples including Aarnon Mishra of Ardee School, Sashwat Rath of Scottish High International School and Mr Nitin Gupta civil engineer will be performing at this musical evening.

All of you are cordially invited to this cultural extravaganza.

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Weavers Studio – Centre for the Arts Presented an Evening of Classical Music

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 07:51:01 +0000

Weavers Studio – Centre for the Arts Presented an Evening of Classical Music, Kolkata India

What: Weavers Studio, Centre for the Art presented an Evening of Melodious Classical Music

When: Saturday, 25th Sept, 2010

Where: Weavers Studio, Centre for the Art, Ballygunge Place, Kolkata

Performance by Sohini Roy Chowdhury

Celebrate the Monsoons With Raag Malhar on “The Indian Cello” – Live Performance, New Delhi

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:08:29 +0000

Celebrate the Monsoons With Raag Malhar on “The Indian Cello” – Live Performance, New Delhi

What: Saskia Rao-De Haas performed the Malhar on “The Indian Cello”

When: July 23rd, 7 pm

Where: Amaltas Auditorium, Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi

Hindustani Vocalist Prasanna Gudi Enters Guinness World Records

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:13:17 +0000

Hindustani Vocalist Prasanna Gudi Enters Guinness World Records

The record attempt by Hindustani vocalist Prasanna Madhav Gudi of Dharwad, who presented the longest concert lasting 26 hours and 12 minutes in December 2008, has been considered as a record by the Guinness World Records Limited.

Prasanna Gudi, son of Hindustani vocalist Madhav Gudi, told press persons here on Thursday that he had received the certificate for the feat he completed on December 29, 2008.

An ecstatic Prasanna, accompanied by his family members, displayed the certificate proudly and attributed his achievement to hard work and constant support by family members and well-wishers.

On December 28, 2008, nonagenarian vocalist Gangubai Hangal had inaugurated the record attempt by Prasanna, which he had begun with a composition in Todi raga. Prasanna had concluded his “swara mahayaag” with a composition in Bhairavi raga on December 29, with the audience giving a standing ovation for his feat.

As many as 12 artistes accompanied Prasanna in his attempt. In between the Todi and the Bhairavi ragas, Prasanna sang compositions in various ragas, including Jeevanpuri, Goudasarang, Yaman Kalyani and Multani.

Apart from these, there were songs in Kannada and Hindi, Marathi abhangs and Dasara Padas. In accordance with the rules, Prasanna took a 15-minute break every three hours.

Subsequently, the organisers of the event, Kirana Sangeet Academy of Dharwad, submitted a complete recording of the concert to Guinness World Records Limited.

DHARWAD: Hindustani vocalist Prasanna Gudi, the son of renowned Hindustani musician Pt Madhav Gudi has set out with his much-awaited bid to create a Guinness Record.

He started a 24-hour continuous concert at the Mallikarjun Mansur Kalabhavan, Dharwad on Sunday. It is for the first time in the history of Hindustani classical music that such an attempt, especially by young musician, is being made in the country. Noted Hindustani vocalist Dr Gangubai Hangal who inaugurated his attempt, wished Prasanna luck.Seeking the blessings of Dr Gangubai Hangal and his parents, Pt Madhav Gudi and Rama Gudi, and also the blessings of his elders, Prasanna took position and began his concert by rendering Todi ragas around 9 am.

He will sing continuously for 24 hours and till Monday morning. As per the Guinness Book norms, there will be a rest period of 10 to 15 minutes after every three hours. About 8 sessions are expected to be completed during this day-long concert.

Prasanna underwent rigorous training of around 16 hours a day and also rehearsed 20 hours a few days before starting this feat.

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Flute Recital : Carnatic Music Performance, Chennai

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:01:40 +0000

Flute Recital : Carnatic Music Performance, Chennai, South India

What: Carnatic music – flute – kutcheri by Master Visveshwar

When: 02.04.2010 – (Good) Friday – evening 6.30 to 8.30 pm

Where: TTD Venkatachalapathy Temple on Venkatnarayana Road, T.Nagar

Accompanied By: Visveshwar is accompanied on violin by Ms Akkarai Sornalatha, Mridangam Shri Guru Bharadwaj and Kanjira Shri Madipakkam Gopalakrishnan.

Achievements:

Visveshwar has been awarded “MOST PROMISING TALENT IN THE 12 TO 18 YEARS CATEGORY – INSTRUMENT 2009-10” by Times of India, (chosen out of young artistes who performed during the Margazhi music season – decemeber/jan 2009-10 – at various sabhas) and received the award from the hands of the great musician Dr m.balamuralikrishna, on 14.03.2010.

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Bhajan Vaishnav Jan To – Remembering Mahatma Gandhi

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:59:17 +0000

Bhajan Vaishnav Jan To – Remembering Mahatma Gandhi

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Hindustani Classical Vocalist Gangubai Hangal Passes Away

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:32:55 +0000

Hindustani Classical Vocalist Gangubai Hangal Passes Away

Well known and renowned Hindustani Classical Vocalist / Singer Gangubai Hangal passed away on 21st July, 2009. She was 97.

Gangubai was the recipient of several prestigious awards -

1. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, 1973.

2. Padma Vibhushan, 2002.

3. Karnataka Sangeet Nritya Academy Award, 1962

4. Padma Bhushan, 1971.

Listen to Ragas by Gangubai Hangal here: http://www.raaga.com/channels/hindustani/singers/Gangubai+Hangal.html

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Indian Classical Music & Its Global Reach

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:09:37 +0000

Indian Classical Music & Its Global Reach

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Indian “Raga Pianist” wins Ireland’s MAMA Awards 2008

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:58:34 +0000

Indian “Raga Pianist” wins Ireland’s MAMA Awards 2008 – Utsav Lal becomes the First Indian to win the prestigious MAMA Awards 2008.

Acclaimed worldwide for his Indian classical ragas…. on the believe it or not….Grand Piano, young Indian Pianist, based in Dublin, Utsav Lal has added one more laurel to his musical pursuits. With multiple Raga Piano concerts at prestigious venues in Ireland, UK & Europe, Utsav has bagged the title of the winner for the coveted Media & Multicultural Awards (MAMA) 2008.

The annual awards founded by Metroeireann & Iris O’Brien foundation are Ireland’s way of recognizing excellence & initiatives of people & organizations who have worked to celebrate & promote cultural diversity in the country. Utsav’s musical achievements were no mean feat, with him having taken the sound of ragas on Piano to many reputed events including Festival of World Cultures, National Concert Hall, Dublin, and Music amongst Mosaics etc.

First commended by the Embassy of India in Ireland who nominated Utsav Lal, “Raga Pianist” for the awards, the eminent jury panel said that… “amongst the short listed award contenders, Utsav’s entry touched their hearts.” He was the youngest award winner and the first Indian to win the award at the glittering ceremony at Abbey Theatre, Dublin on 27th Nov 2008 in the seven years of the running of MAMA Awards.

In his acceptance speech, while Utsav thanked all for their support & said that Irish audiences like Indians are music lovers. Their overwhelming response to Indian classical music on the piano proves once again that Music unites globally and speaks one language. Invited on the Irish national Talk show post his win, Utsav said that he is was proud to be an Indian and is determined to take the magical sound of ragas on the Piano to diverse worldwide audiences.

For all Indians back home, we can watch excerpts of the show on You Tube.
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www.mamawards.com
www.utsavlal.com

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