Monday, February 20, 2012

LECDEM: Dr Arawind Thatte

Sangeet Vimarsha: Lecture-Demonstration by Dr. Arawind Thatte

Dr. Arawind Thatte, the veteran Harmonium player is also well known for his fundamental thoughts on music. In his book ‘Sangeet Vimarsha’, he has written about many of his original theories and thoughts about Hindustani Art music.

Maharashatra Cultural Centre has organized a 4-day Lecture-demonstration by Dr Arawind Thatte. In this Lec-dem, Dr Thatte will explain his thoughts on Graam-Murchhana-Shruti-Swar system, Tanpura, Raag Rachana & Vistaar, Bandish, Laya-Taal-Theka, Tanta Ang – Gayaki Ang, Dhrupad Ang – Khayal Ang. This Lec-dem will be held at Sudarshan Rangamanch, Shaniwar Peth, Pune from 20th to 23rd Feb. 2012 (Monday to Thursday), 6 pm to 8 pm. For registration, contact Maharashtra Cultural Centre’s office (020-24430803) or Chaitanya Kunte (keshavchaitanya@gmail.com). Entry fees: Rs. 400/- (4 days), Rs. 150/- (per day).

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"संगीत विमर्श" : डॉ. अरविंद थत्ते यांची सप्रयोग व्याख्यानमाला

विख्यात हार्मोनिअमवादक डॉ. अरविंद थत्ते हे संगीतावर मूलगामी विचार करणारे व्यासंगी अभ्यासक म्हणून सुपरिचित आहेत. त्यांनी विकसित केलेली एकल हार्मोनिअमवादनाची व स्वरजुळणीची पद्धती प्रस्थापित आहेच, शिवाय संगीताच्या मूलभूत स्वरूपाबद्दल त्यांनी केलेला विचार त्यांच्या संगीत विमर्शया ग्रंथात मांडला आहे. महाराष्ट्र कल्चरल सेंटर या संस्थेने डॉ. अरविंद थत्ते यांची एक विशेष सप्रयोग व्याख्यानमाला आयोजित केली आहे. या सप्रयोग व्याख्यानमालेत डॉ. अरविंद थत्ते हे या विषयांवर आपले विचार मांडणार आहेत -

ग्राम मूर्छना श्रुति - स्वरव्यवस्था, तानपुरा, रागरचना व विस्तार, बंदिश, लय ताल - ठेका विचार, तंत अंग - गायकी अंग, ध्रुपद अंग - खयाल अंग

संगीताचे विद्यार्थी व प्रगत साधक अश्या दोन्ही गटांसाठी हा उपक्रम उपयुक्त ठरेल. चार दिवसांची ही व्याख्यानमाला दि. २० ते २३ फेब्रुवारी २०१२ (सोम. ते गुरु.) रोजी रोज सायं. ६ ते ८ वा. सुदर्शन रंगमंच येथे होणार आहे. पूर्ण उपक्रमासाठी सहभाग शुल्क रु.४००/- आहे. नावनोंदणीसाठी महाराष्ट्र कल्चरल सेंटरचे कार्यालय (दूरध्वनि क्र. ०२०-२४४३०८०३) वा चैतन्य कुंटे (keshavchaitanya@gmail.com) यांस संपर्क करावा.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

CONCERT: Pt. Vijay Sardeshmukh

"Swaraangan-the chhotekhani mehfil" presents SHUBHAARAMBHA - Concert By Pt. Vijay Sardeshmukh
Pt.Vijay Sardeshmukh (senior disciple of Pt.Kumar Gandharva) will perform on 18th feb 6pm @ Shreekrishna Dhyan Mandir (Law Collage Road) Dr.Arawind Thatte & Shree Bharat Kamat will accompany him.
You all are most welcome for this SHUBHAARAMBHA concert!!

Friday, February 10, 2012

BaaJaa GaaJaa 2012

Baajaa Gaajaa is an annual music festival dedicated to the richness and diversity of Indian music, and to the indie music industry that is gradually gaining ground in India. Curated by Indian musicians Shubha Mudgal and Aneesh Pradhan , the festival is now in its fourth year, and is scheduled to take place in Pune, India from Feb 10 to 12, 2012.

Baajaa Gaajaa 2012 brings you over 40 amazing performances spread over three days, and three venues , at Ishanya mall, Pune

For details, check http://baajaagaajaa.com
Schedule:

Jalsaghar

Feb 11, 2012

TimeArtisteVocal/InstrumentalGenre/Notes
11am – 11.45amRamakant Gaikwad accompanied by Pandurang Pawar (tabla) and Swanand Kulkarni (harmonium)VocalHindustani Classical
11.45 am-12.15 pmSanjoy Singh, Ranbir Singh, Sunder Singh, Neelachandra SinghPung Cholom,Dhol Dholok CholomManipuri music
12.15 pm-1 pmUjjalendu Chakrabarti accompanied by Prasad Awad (pakhawaj)SurbaharHindustani Classical
3 pm-3.45 pmJaydeep Swadia accompanied by Prashant Pimpale (dhol and octopad) and Sachin Pimpale (tabla)VocalFolk Music of Gujrat
3.45 pm-4.15 pmDilip Das and groupDhakFolk Music of Bengal
4.30 pm-5 pmHari Bagade accompanied by Vinod Padge (harmonium)PakhawajHindustani Classical
5 pm-5.45 pmSantosh Sant and Amit Kavthekar (tabla), Ajay Joglekar (key-board), Atonu Gautam (guitar) and Deepak Borkar (additional percussion) – ‘Emotions’InstrumentalThematic music
Feb 12, 2012

TimeArtisteVocal/InstrumentalGenre/Notes
11 am-11.45 amChintan Upadhyay accompanied by Pratap Awad (pakhawaj)Vocal (dhrupad)Hindustani Classical
11.45 am -12.15 pmPrachi DublayVocalAdivasi music of Gujarat
12.15 pm-1 pmRavindra KatotiHarmoniumHindustani Classical
3 pm-4.30 pmBandish dangal-Aditya Khandwe, Sanjeev Chimmalgi, Hrishikesh Badwe, Aparna Kelkar, Hema Upasani, Archana Kanhere, Uttara ChousalkarMusical game
4.30 pm-5 pmBhimanna JadhavSundriHindustani Classical
5 pm-5.30 pmSiddhesh Bicholkar accompanied by Swapnil Bhise (tabla)JaltarangHindustani Classical
5.30 pm-6.15 pmShubha JoshiVocal (Thumri and Ghazal)Hindustani Classical

Aangan

Feb 11, 2012

TimeArtisteVocal/InstrumentalGenre/Notes
11 am-11.30 amBen Walsh (Demonstration and in conversation with tabla player Bobby Singh)Drums (Wheel of Life)Experimental
12.15 pm- 1 pmMax Clouth, Marc Intl, Benoni SoansInstrumentalJazz
3 pm-3.45 pmPia Sukanya and AnuragVocalAcoustic folk
3.45 pm – 4.30 pmPrateek Kuhad and Veer Singh BrarVocalPop-rock
Feb 12, 2012

TimeArtisteVocal/InstrumentalGenre/Notes
11 am-11.30 pmJoe Vesavkar and bandInstrumentalMarches, fado and mando (from Goa)
11.30 am-12.15 pmAvyaktaVocal & instrumentalFusion-rock
12.15 pm- 1 pmArjun Verman and Brian CitroVocal
3 pm-3.45 pmDhruv VisvanathVocalAlternative
3.45 pm-4.30 pmHighway 61Vocal & instrumentalRock


AMPHITHEATRE

DateTimeActivityParticipants
Friday,Feb 10, 20127 pmInaugurationChief Guest: Javed Akhtar(Eminent poet, film personality, and Member of Parliament)
7.30 pm-10 pmSongs for Papa Rock: A tribute to Amit Saigal(concert)

1. Adil and Vasundhara Mishra
2. Pink Noise
3. Soulmate

Sunday, Feb 12, 20127.30 pm-9.30 pmMORE STORIES IN A SONG: A Musical collage of Theatre, Literature and History(musical theatre)Directed by: Sunil Shanbag,Conceptualized by:Shubha Mudgal,Research, music composed and selected by Shubha Mudgal and Aneesh Pradhan
Sunday, Feb 12, 20127.30 pm-9.30 pmDHAMAAL: A celebration of drumming and percussion styles(concert)Ambience designed by SabyasachiCurated by: Aneesh Pradhan