Monday, December 7, 2009

Sangeet Sankalpa Mahotsav - A Festival of Music

Sangeet Sankalpa Mahotsav - A Festival of Music from Sangeet Sankalp, Pune, and in association with the FLAME School of Performing Arts and The Maharashtra Cultural Center.

Dates: 4 - 7 December 2009
Locations:
1) Sudarshan Hall, Shaniwar Peth, Pune
2) Performing Arts Studio, FLAME Campus, Village Lawale, Pune

All Welcome.
Entrance free of charge.


PROGRAM:

4 DECEMBER 2009

Time: 6.30pm
Location: Sudarshan Hall, Shaniwar Peth, Pune, 411030

Artists
Sanchari Bakshi - Sitar (Delhi)
Rajendra Vaishnav - Vocal (Jodhpur)

5 DECEMBER 2009

Time: 6.00pm
Location: Sudarshan Hall, Shaniwar Peth, Pune, 411030
Artists
Prakash Sontakke - Guitar (Benglur)
Neeta Mathur - Vocal (Delhi)

Time: 6.30pm
Location: FLAME Campus, GAT NO. 1172, Village Lavle, Vadzhai, Taluka Mulshi, Pune 411029

Artists
Sanchari Bakshi - Sitar (Delhi)
Rajendra Vaishnav - Vocal (Jodhpur)

6 DECEMBER 2009

Time: 6.00pm
Location: Sudarshan Hall, Shaniwar Peth, Pune, 411030

Artists
Seema Ranade - Vocal (Pune)
Govind Bhilare & Ganesh Papal - Pakhvaj Jugal Bandi (Pune)
Arohi Rajurkar - Vocal (Pune)

Time: 6.30pm
Location: FLAME Campus, GAT NO. 1172, Village Lavle, Vadzhai, Taluka Mulshi, Pune 411029

Artists
Prakash Sontakke - Guitar (Benglur)
Neeta Mathur - Vocal (Delhi)

7 DECEMBER 2009

Time: 6.30pm
Location: FLAME Campus, GAT NO. 1172, Village Lavle, Vadzhai, Taluka Mulshi, Pune 411029
Artists
Seema Ranade - Vocal (Pune)
Govind Bhilare & Ganesh Papal - Pakhvaj Jugal Bandi (Pune)
Arohi Rajurkar - Vocal (Pune)
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Artist Information
Sanchari Bakshi
Sanchari Bakshi, born in a Bengali family, started learning SITAR from her father SHRI ANUPAM BAKSHI from a very early age. Her parents were her inspiration in her early years. Since 1990, Sanchari has been a direct disciple of PADMA BHUSHAN PANDIT DEBU CHAUDHURI.
Rajendra Vaishnav
Born into a family of musicians of Indian classical music. Gurus - Atrauli Gharana : Shri. Dhansukhdaasji, Hukum daas ji, Bhanwarlaal Ghelot Guidance - Bhanwarlal Kabra. Gwalior Gharana Talim - Pt. Narayan Vyas , Prof. Vidyadhar vyas. Achievements - Sangeet Prabhakar, Surmani, Sangeet Nipun awards. B high vocalist from AIR National Progs. Specialization - Khayal, Tarana, Tappa, Bhajan & semiclassical. Professional Life - Performing artiste & professor in Music Jainarayan Vyas Uni, Jodhpur. Hon. Principal - Vishnav Sangeet Vidyalay, Jodhpur.
Dr. (Smt.) Neeta Mathur
Dr. (Smt.) Neeta Mathur M.A., M. Phil., Ph.D. in Hindustani Music (Delhi University) was initiated into music at an early age by her mother Smt. Uma Mathur. Neeta is a disciple of vidushi (prof.) Krishna Bisht, a well-known Khayal exponent of Delhi Gharana.
Prakash Sontakke
One of the only musicians from Karnataka to have won the Independent Award for world music for his international trio LEHERA . A Performer, Producer, Director, Innovator, Prakash Sontakke is one of the leading names in the field of Hindustani Classical and Fusion music.
Seema Ranade
Trained in music in Nagpur by Shri Bhaskarrao Morone and under Shri. Madhusudan Patwardhan, Smt. Dr. Sudha Patwardhan and Pt. Rajabhau Kogaje. At present learning from veteran singer Dr. Veena Sahasrabuddhe. All India Radio certified B+ Grade singer. Trained in Marathi Natyasangeet’ (Marathi traditional Musical Drama) by Smt. Shaila Datar also acted in Marathi Musical Plays.

Govind Bhilare
MA in Tabla & Pakhawaj from Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune Univarsity. Disciple of Pakhawaj from Pt.Tukaram Buwa Bhumkar and Tabla from Shri Pandurang Mukhdeji Pt.Ramdas Palsule and also received guidance from Taalyogi Pt.Sureshji Talwalkar.
Ganesh Papal
The young and talented Pakhawaj player belonging to the Panse Gharana, Ganesh Papal draws his inspiration from his father Bhivdas Papal and Guru Tukaramji Bumkar. Winner of many awards, he has interacted with many musicians and is further learning Pakhawaj with Talyogi Pandit Suresh Talwalakar

Arohi Rajurkar
Arohi Rajurkar M.A. (Music), M. Phil., is a distinguished artist of Gwalior gharana. She is known for her sweet and melodious voice along with the expressive tonal quality. She had been initiated in music by Pt. Vamanrao Rajurkar and then trained under renowned artists of Indore, Smt. Verulkar, Late Pt. N.R. Kavishwar, Ms. Suman Dandekar and Smt. Chhapekar.