Vasantosav 2010

Update: Due to intermittent rains, Vasantotsav 2010, to be held on 19th, 20th, and 21st November has been postponed. New Dates would be declared soon...

Stalwarts like Pandit Jasraj, Mukul Shivputra, Pandit Vishwamohan Bhatt and Hariharan will feature in the fifth edition of Vasantotsav,' the annual music festival to be held in the city between November 19 and 21. The festival is organised by city-based Vasantrao Deshpande Pratishthan. The fest will take place at the New English School, Ramanbaug, from 5:30 pm to 10 pm everyday.

Addressing a news conference here on Monday, Rahul Deshpande, noted classical singer and grandson of late Vasantrao Deshpande said that Vasantotsav' will continue its tradition of presenting different formats of music to Puneites. It will have a blend of classical, fusion, folk and gazals this year.

19th Nov 2010

- Jugalbandi' between Rahul Deshpande and singer Swapnil Bandodkar.

- Performance by Pt Vishwamohan Bhatt with a renowned Rajasthani folk group. Vijay Ghate will accompany them on tabla.

20th Nov 2010

- Pt Mukul Shivaputra,

- Sham-E-Gazal', a live performance by Gazal maestro Hariharan

21st Nov 2010

- Sitar Funk', by celebrated Sitar player Niladri Kumar, Vijay Ghate, Rupak Kulkarni, Gino Banks, Sheldon D'Souza, Agnelo Fernandes, Elvis Lobo, Sheetal Kolwalkar and Kaveri Sageder

- Pt Jasraj