Saturday, January 19, 2008

Felicitation of Dr. Ashok Da. Ranade


Dr. Ashok Da. Ranade will be felicitated on 19th and 20th January 2008 for completing 70 years of Musical life!! The programme is organised by Maharashtra Cultural Center, in Pune. The venue for the programme is Yashawantrao Chavan Auditorium in Kothrud.

About Dr. Ashok Da. Ranade:

Ashok Da. Ranade is a Hindustani classical vocalist, musicologist, voice-culture expert, and an ethnomusicologist. He has composed music for plays, documentaries and films. His writings in Marathi and English on music and theatre are widely appreciated and read throughout India and the world. Broad cultural vision, rigorous analysis, clarity and thought provoking presentations are his strengths. He seeks to explore everything that is touched by music.

The Programme is as follows:

19th Jan- 5.30 P.M.

Concert by Dr. Ranade
Interview of Dr. Ranade by Aneesh Pradhaan and Shubha Mudgal
Felicitation of Dr. Ranade

20th Jan- 12.30 P.M.

"Sakalaanche Soyare" - A programme conceived and composed by Dr. Ranade, about the Saint Poets, their lives and poetry!!

NOTE: This activity is supported by many of Dr. Ranade's Students, other sponsors and interested listeners....!! You can send your contribution/ donation to-

Dr. Ravindra Damle, Maharashtra Cultural Center,Sudarshan Hall, Shaniwar Peth,Pune 411 030.

The cheques should be drawn in favour of " MAHARASHTRA CULTURAL CENTRE"

You can also call for further details- Sameer on 98225 41785, Chaitanya Kunte 94223 06088

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