BHAVAN 50
PERFORMANCES
COLLABORATIONS
FESTIVALS
ARTISTS
Immerse in plethora of art showcasing the bets of artists across Indian classical Arts
STUDENTS
Learn from some of the senior most Gurus.
YOUTH
Indulge your creativity with workshops and events
AUDIENCE
Celebrate with us with performances, art exhibitions, and workshops tailored to suit various tastes.
BHAVAN 50 EVENTS
BOOKINGS OPEN FOR 2023 EVENTS
MAY 2023
'ASHTANAYIKAS AND RASA-BHAVA' - BHARATANATYAM WORKSHOP BY SITA NANDAKUMARA
'SAMKHYA' - SOLO THEMATIC BHARATANATYAM
by
SRINIDHI RAGHAVAN
COLOURS OF THUMRI -
Lecture - Demonstration and Workshop
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
GLIMPSE INTO OUR UPCOMING GALLERY EVENTS
PAST GOLDEN JUBILEE EVENTS
SA DHA ARTS PRESENTS – AN EVENING OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC AND DANCE
Krybaby Presents - NIHIRA JOSHI LIVE - Musically Speaking
GONGS FROM A BYEGONE ERA - Bengali New Year and Tagore inspired event
VIDYAAMAGNA -
Movement workshops for practitioners with
MARCELLA CAPPELLETTI & ARCHANA BALLAL
SANGEET UTSAV - THE BHAVAN'S INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
THE BHAVAN CONVERSATIONS - A DIALOGUE BETWEENHINDUSTANI AND KARNATIC STRING INSTRUMENTS
INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN CLASSICAL ARTS - A SERIES OF 4 ONLINE LECTURES
SESSION 1 | IMPACT OF SANSKRIT WITHIN THE INDIAN ARTS AND THE ESSENCE OF THE EPIC
Feb 16th, 7 - 8.30 pm (including q&a)
Feb 16th, 7 - 8.30 pm (including q&a)
The first session will explore the impact of Sanskrit as a language within the Indian arts and the essence of the epic. Hinduism bases itself on the scriptures called Vedas, which are the Rig Veda, the Sama Veda, the Yajur Veda, and the Atharva Veda and these are regarded as the source of knowledge harmony, and natural universal order acting as an integrating factor with its ritual norms and Sanskrit language.
Dr. Nandakumara in conversation with Candida Connolly
SESSION 2 | KARNATIC MUSIC - RHYTHM AND MELODY
Feb 23, 7 - 8.30 pm (including q&a)
Feb 23, 7 - 8.30 pm (including q&a)
This session will explore how melody unfolds and what patterns rhythm can create. It seeks to understand how Carnatic violin uses them in compositions and
improvisation structures, how the violin relates to the Indian drum (Mridangam) and to spoken rhythm and how it compares with Western Classical music.
Stella Subbiah and Candida Connolly in Conversation with Balu Raguraman and M Balachandar
Stella Subbiah and Candida Connolly in Conversation with Balu Raguraman and M Balachandar
SESSION 3 | BACK TO DANCE
March 2, 7 - 8.30 pm (including q&a)
March 2, 7 - 8.30 pm (including q&a)
Dance can be conceived as fundamentally about making connections with self and others
through Rhythmical movements and expressions. Dance scholars and practitioners have applied many methods to explain various aspects of dance. This ongoing investigation has added many layers to our understanding of movement practices of the body, the politics of culture reception, and spectatorship. The session will look at the organised movements in the classical art forms of Kathak, Kathakali, and Bharatnatyam and bringing to attention the interdisciplinary human knowledge and experience.
Stella Subbiah and Candida Connolly in conversation with Dipanjali Bedi, Girija Menon, and Justin Mc Carthy
SESSION 4 | ANCIENT TEACHINGS FOR MODERN TIMES
March 9, 7 - 8.30 pm (including q&a)
March 9, 7 - 8.30 pm (including q&a)
This session will look at Classical Indian Philosophy as a path to physical well-being.
Delivered by Subhanu Saxena
Delivered by Subhanu Saxena
'THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO VISA AND TRAVEL COMPLICATIONS OF THE ARTISTS. ALL TICKET BUYERS WILL BE CONTACTED WITH THE REFUNDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING'
YAKSHAGANA PERFORMANCE BY SRI IDAGUNJI MELA, KEREMANE
'Panchavati from Ramayana'
'Panchavati from Ramayana'
THE CARNATIC COMFORT ZONE: Music Concert
The Berlin based German-Sri Lankan group, Carnatic Comfort Zone is led by the charismatic Sri Lankan singer and composer Manickam Yogeswaran. The Comfort Zone explores South Asian music traditions through Yogeswaran’s music, which combines poetry of Rabindranath Tagore and compositions based on the ancient Thirrukural, Thiruppugal and his own texts using some of the more unusual modes of the Melakartha Ragas with modal harmony, improvisation and funky bass lines. The Carnatic Comfort Zone explores the fault lines between ancient and modern traditions playing haunting arrangements in a kaleidoscope, which reflects the diverse backgrounds of the musicians in the band. The line-up includes Manickam Yogeswaran on Voice, Kanjira, Will Ramsay on saxophone, Martin Lillich on bass, Alexey Wagner on Guitar and Dietrich Woehrlin on drums.
Comfort Zone is delighted that Bhavan's residence teachers, Sri M Balachandar on mridangam and and Sri Balu Raghuraman on violin will perform together with the band. Yogeswaran is also joined by a long time collaborator in London including a concert at the South Bank, Lawrence Ball. The duo will present a piece of improvisational music (piano/voice). To add to the colours, Michael Tusch an exceptional lighting designer from the UK will synchronise music and lighting on this special day of Bhavan's jubilee celebrations.
ARTISTS
Manickam Yogeswaran - Voice Kanchira
Manickam Yogeswaran - Voice Kanchira
William Ramsay - Saxophone
Alexey Wagner - Guitar
Dietrich Wöhrlin - Drums
Martin Lillich - Bass
Balu Raguraman - Violin
M Balachandar - Mridangam
Lawrence Ball - Piano
Michael Tusch - Light design
Image credit - Peter Engelke
SITAR CONCERT BY
SMT. PUNITA GUPTA AND STUDENTS
Smt. Punita Gupta and her students present a special Sitar concert celebrating 50 years of her career as a Sitar player.
A senior disciple of Bharat Ratna Pandit Ravi Shankar, Smt. Punita Gupta is a renowned name in the field of Sitar.
Tabla accompaniment : Udit Pankhania and Hevylen Seenan
A senior disciple of Bharat Ratna Pandit Ravi Shankar, Smt. Punita Gupta is a renowned name in the field of Sitar.
Tabla accompaniment : Udit Pankhania and Hevylen Seenan
Mridangam : M Balachandar
WORKSHOP IN GLOBAL MUSIC : TOOLS FOR EDUCATION - Rhythmic Independence with Professor Dietrich Woehrlin
Rhythm can easily be experienced, internalised and re-created using the body. Body percussion is a practical way to learn and maintain rhythmic security. It allows the exploration of different rhythms without the need for instruments or written music.
The body is the instrument. In body percussion we stamp with our feet, drum on the body, recite rhythmic (Sol-kattu) syllables, snap our fingers and sing. Body Percussion can be used for basic and advanced rhythmic training but it also helps you to experience and understand polyrhythms. It is fun to do in a group but you can also practice alone.
image credit - Max Hartung
image credit - Max Hartung
WORKSHOP IN GLOBAL MUSIC : TOOLS FOR EDUCATION - Voice, Body Percussion, Saxophone, Bass, Guitar, Drums
The featured artists have been at the forefront of innovative new curricula for western and non-western
GLOBAL MUSIC
Modal String Techniques with Martin Lillich – Bass and Alexey Wagner - Guitar
music forms.
Participatory workshops create an opportunity for students to learn this looks at different musical styles and genres which are normally specific to a particular country or region, and create an interactive and flexible learning environment which will be suitable for students of all genres to improve their niche.
GLOBAL MUSIC
Modal String Techniques with Martin Lillich – Bass and Alexey Wagner - Guitar
This workshop will look at finger technique and hand positions based on dividing the modes into their constituent tetrachords. It will also contain exercises to develop control, fluency and flexibility when playing in a specific mode. There will also be exercises to develop control, fluency and flexibility in the pluck hand. Open to all string players.
Applying Modal Harmony to Carnatic Modes – In this interactive workshop members of the band will demonstrate how they approached the different modes used in the Carnatic Comfort Zone repertoire and what solutions they found to develop the compositions using both modal and functional harmony. Participants will also be able to experiment themselves, - Both singers and Instrumentalists are welcome. A workshop suitable for all ages who are interested and curious about learning.
ARTISTS:
ARTISTS:
Manickam Yogeswaran - Voice
Professor Dietrich Wöhrlin - Drums, body percussion
William Ramsay - Saxophone
Alexey Wagner - Guitar
Martin Lillich - Bass
(Scroll down for the second workshop details)
image credit - Max Hartung
(Scroll down for the second workshop details)
image credit - Max Hartung
TABLA
Short course
This course will be a comprehensive taster into the nuances of Tabla, the north Indian percussion instrument. Students will get an insight into the basics of Tabla, rhythm, pace and clarity.
Open to all levels including beginners, the lessons will be modified to suit every student no matter their stage of learning.
The course will be taught by Bhavan resident teacher Pt. Rajkumar Misra
THE BHAVAN CELEBRATES SHIVARATRI
The Bhavan welcomes you to our annual Shivaratri puja celebrations. Join us for Vedic Puja, chanting, and music and dance performances by the Bhavan students. Prasad will be served in the form of dinner.
Event sponsored by Smt. Pratibha Sharma and family.
THE BHAVAN PRESENTS - TRIVENI – 3 DAYS OF TRIPLE BILLS | DAY 3
The Bhavan Youth Festival of Indian Classical Dance and Music
The Bhavan announces the first edition of a spectacular festival celebrating young talents nurturing their art forms at The Bhavan. Join us to watch the future torch bearers of Indian Classical Arts in the UK
DAY 3 | Feb 19 – Featuring senior disciples of Odissi, Kathak, Bharatanatyam
ODISSI – Richi Mohanty, Ashvini Ojha (Keshavan), Katrina Rute. Trained by resident Guru Katrina Rute.
KATHAK – Kiran Krishna, Anagha Mainkair, Sobella, Emma, Prerona, Ananya, Neha, Shivali. Trained by resident teachers Abhinav Mishra and Amun Bhachu
BHARATANATYAM – Lakshaajeni Thevapalan, Thivahene Thevapalan, Roshani Kulendran. Trained by resident Guru Sri Prakash Yadagudde
KARNATIC VIOLIN - Music Appreciation and and introduction to Karnatic Violin
Short course
This short course introduces the art of Karnatic violin.
Students will learn basic ragas, playing techniques and an insight into music appreciation.
Taught by resident Guru Balu Raguraman.
SPOKEN HINDI |
Short course
A short course on everyday spoken Hindi for beginners. You will learn the basics of the language and get a strong foundation on conversational Hindi for easy everyday use. In this course you will learn basic Hindi words, names of fruits, vegetables, animals, birds, and insects. You will learn names of daily routine things and short simple sentences, as well as short stories and poems.
The course is taught by Bhavan’s Hindi tutor Smt. Indu Barot.
Timetable:
Tues: 17:00 - 18:00
Thurs: 17:00 - 18:00
Fri: 17:00 - 18:00
Sat: 11:00 – 12:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 – 12:00 pm
* Suitable for beginners
THE BHAVAN PRESENTS - TRIVENI – 3 DAYS OF TRIPLE BILLS | DAY 2
The Bhavan Youth Festival of Indian Classical Dance and Music
The Bhavan announces the first edition of a spectacular festival celebrating young talents nurturing their art forms at The Bhavan. Join us to watch the future torch bearers of Indian Classical Arts in the UK
DAY 2 | Feb 12 – Featuring senior disciples of Karnatic vocal, Veena, Karnatic violin
KARNATIC VOCAL – Srividhya Srinivasan, Balahari Balatkumar, Malathi Anton, Niharika Dasaka, Lakshmi Nair, and Sreeya Daruri
Trained by resident Guru Sri Sampath Kumarachary Daruri
Mridangam - Aniyanth Kannan
Mridangam - Aniyanth Kannan
VEENA – Shangary Rajendran, Pairaviy Rajendran, Shaaruka Vasudevan, Roshani Kulendran. Trained by resident Veena Teacher Shangary Rajendran
Mridangam - Thayaparan Thanapalan
Mridangam - Thayaparan Thanapalan
KARNATIC VIOLIN - Rachanna Chittari, Rohit Bharadwaj Chivukula, Sharanya Ghanti, Aditi Shri Prabhu , Rohith Vikram Prabhu, Agastya Iyer.
Trained by resident Guru Sri Balu Raguraman
Mridangam - Ramanath Iyer Vaidyanathan
Trained by resident Guru Sri Balu Raguraman
Mridangam - Ramanath Iyer Vaidyanathan
THE BHAVAN PRESENTS - TRIVENI – 3 DAYS OF TRIPLE BILLS | DAY 1
The Bhavan Youth Festival of Indian Classical Dance and Music
The Bhavan announces the first edition of a spectacular festival celebrating young talents nurturing their art forms at The Bhavan. Join us to watch the future torch bearers of Indian Classical Arts in the UK
DAY 1 | Feb11 – Featuring senior disciples of Hindustani vocal, Sitar, and Tabla
HINDUSTANI VOCAL - Chiraag Agarwal, Gaurav Uniyal, Shayonima Ghosh, Pramodini V Nayak. Trained by resident Guru Smt. Chandrima Misra
HINDUSTANI VOCAL - Chiraag Agarwal, Gaurav Uniyal, Shayonima Ghosh, Pramodini V Nayak. Trained by resident Guru Smt. Chandrima Misra
SITAR – Sujaya Matthews, Sani Chawla, Naveen Kaiser, Caroline Macedo Guandalin. Trained by resident Guru Sri Sanjay Guha
TABLA – Soumyaraj, Gobind, Akshay, Siddhant, Aadit, Amey . Trained by resident Guru Pt. Rajkumar Misra
CELEBRATION OF THE REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIA
The Chairman and Executive Committe of The Bhavan UK request the pleasure of your company at this year’s
CELEBRATION OF THE REPUBLIC DAY OF
INDIA.
We are delighted to have the gracious presence of
HIS EXCELLENCY MR VIKRAM DORAISWAMI, High Commissioner of India as our Chief Guest of Honour for the event.
6.30 pm - 7 pm: Snacks
7.00 pm: Speeches followed by a short cultural programme of patriotic songs and dances.
We are delighted to have the gracious presence of
HIS EXCELLENCY MR VIKRAM DORAISWAMI, High Commissioner of India as our Chief Guest of Honour for the event.
6.30 pm - 7 pm: Snacks
7.00 pm: Speeches followed by a short cultural programme of patriotic songs and dances.
TRIBUTE TO LATA MANGESHKAR BY POOJA ANGRA AND KARAN RANA
Brother Sister duo Pooja and Karan return to the Bhavan to pay tribute to the Nightingale of India - Swar Kokila Lata Mangeshkar. They will be performing timeless melodies spanning various genres from Lata Mangeshkar's repertoire.
DOUBLE BILL: LECTURE AND DANCE PERFORMANCE
DIVYA KASTURI PRESENTS ‘VARNAM’ - THE MYRIAD SHADES
A classical Bharatanatyam dance concert with live musicians.
Fresh from her critically acclaimed work
“To Varnam…with love” - that has toured nationally in the UK recently, Divya brings a classical version to the Bhavan stage that she will ascend after more than a decade.
“To Varnam…with love” - that has toured nationally in the UK recently, Divya brings a classical version to the Bhavan stage that she will ascend after more than a decade.
A means to invoke and cherish the generosity of her esteemed Gurus, Divya presents this special Dance Offering as an ode to Tradition, Lineage, Ancestry and Guru-Parampara.
Divya is being supported by a team of ace-musicians consisting of Sri Mavin Khoo (Nattuvangam) Sri Vamshikrishna Vishnudas (Vocal), Sri M. Balachander (Mridangam) and Sri Vijay Venkat (Flute).
DOUBLE BILL: LECTURE AND DANCE PERFORMANCE SPECIAL LECTURE OF DANCE SCULPTURES AND TEMPLES OF INDIA
Dr. K Sivakumar presents a special lecture on the temples of India which are known for their sculptures of dance including Brihadeeshwara temple and the famous Chidambaram.
The art of Bharatanatyam began in the temples and continued in the kingly courts before finally moving to the present-day auditoriums we see.
The art of Bharatanatyam began in the temples and continued in the kingly courts before finally moving to the present-day auditoriums we see.
This lecture is designed to echo the dance performance following.
It will throw light on the history of the sculptures, the movement/poses depicted in them, and the sculptures of music and instruments, concluding with a brief insight into the Natyashastra.
It will throw light on the history of the sculptures, the movement/poses depicted in them, and the sculptures of music and instruments, concluding with a brief insight into the Natyashastra.
THE BHAVAN'S FOUNDERS DAY 2023
The Bhavan is proud to host its annual celebration of students’ talents in a weekend extravaganza of performances. All the dance, music and language departments will showcase their art. Join us in this visual and artistic treat as we applaud, appreciate and encourage our students and teachers for their dedication towards their art.
Theatre/Acting Intensive Series - THE ART OF EXPRESSION |
Short course
Join this two-day theatre intensive which focuses on emoting through the body, face, and text in theatre through individual and group exercises; with a specific focus on the methodologies detailed in the Indian dramatic text of Natyashastra.
Both the days will culminate with a short monologue performed by all participants.
Open to all over 18 years with an interest in theatre.
Both the days will culminate with a short monologue performed by all participants.
Open to all over 18 years with an interest in theatre.
Suitable for beginners and advanced students.
Workshop led by Anvi Prabhu.
The workshop will be facilitated in English
This is the first in a series of theatre workshops planned for the coming months. These intensives will delve more deeply into aspects of theatre, including Indian aesthetics and western methodologies. Please follow our website for further announcements.
Workshop led by Anvi Prabhu.
The workshop will be facilitated in English
This is the first in a series of theatre workshops planned for the coming months. These intensives will delve more deeply into aspects of theatre, including Indian aesthetics and western methodologies. Please follow our website for further announcements.
BHAVAN'S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AND TRIBUTE TO DR. JOHN MARR &
MRS. WENDY MARR
Join us for our annual Christmas celebrations at The Bhavan.
Along with the Christmas celebrations, we will be paying tributes to one of the most respected couple - Dr. John Marr and Mrs. Wendy Marr.
Dr John Marr was associated with the Bhavan for over 40 years, and served as the Bhavan's former vice chair.
Bhavan students will present carols, trained under James Marr. This will be followed by short dance performances.
The event will be followed by snacks.
Along with the Christmas celebrations, we will be paying tributes to one of the most respected couple - Dr. John Marr and Mrs. Wendy Marr.
Dr John Marr was associated with the Bhavan for over 40 years, and served as the Bhavan's former vice chair.
Bhavan students will present carols, trained under James Marr. This will be followed by short dance performances.
The event will be followed by snacks.
KALAIMAMANI BALA DEVI CHANDRASHEKAR PRESENTS -
'PADMAVATI - AN AVATAR'
Renowned artist Bala Devi Chandrashekar presents a stunning dance drama; an immortal classic from Gita Govindam by poet Jayadeva. This production gives us a glimpse into the character of Padmavati, the divine consort of Lord Venkateshwara.
"Where Dance meets poetry, this production is a beautiful lyrical dance-drama laced with romance"
- Indian Express
"Where Dance meets poetry, this production is a beautiful lyrical dance-drama laced with romance"
- Indian Express
Dr. Sastry Memorial Lecture Series - 'The beauty of Sanskrit' by Diwakar Acharya
Join us for our annual Dr. Sastry Memorial Lecture Series. This year, we are delighted to present a lecture on 'The Beauty of Sanskrit' by Diwakar Acharya.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER - Diwakar Acharya, a fellow of All Souls College, is the Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics at University of Oxford. He is also the chief editor of Journal of Indian Philosophy. He is an expert on Indian religions and philosophies, and Sanskrit literature. He has discovered rare Sanskrit and Prakrit texts from Nepalese manuscript archives, and published widely on topics which extend from the early Upaniṣads to philosophical systems, from early inscriptions to pre-modern documents, and from poetry to ritual manuals.
THE BEAUTY OF SANSKRIT
Sanskrit is important for the understanding of India and Indians and their relations with other civilisations in Asia and beyond. It is beautiful in multiple ways. It allows artistic compositions with layers of meanings. It is a metalanguage, a language of languages, that is used for the analysis of Indic languages including Pali, Prakrit, Marathi and Dravidian languages and also of Classical European languages.
However, Sanskrit is not just a language; it stands for a corpus of all kinds of texts of various knowledge systems. Sanskrit beautifully bridges not only North and South India but also Indian and Chinese cultures and unites people across the Himalayas and across the oceans.
Therefore, to understand ourselves, our cultural selves, our minds and hearts, and the grounds of ethical judgement, we should heed to Sanskrit texts.
This talk will reflect on these and other aspects of the beauty and purpose of Sanskrit language and literature, and the culture it conveys.
PRAKASH YADAGUDDE PRESENTS 'NRITHYARCHANA' 2022
The Bhavan is proud to present an evening of Bharatanatyam by the emerging talents of our students, training under Guru Prakash Yadagudde.
A melange of traditional pieces as well as new, thematic choreographies, the evening will showcase all the multifaceted aspects of Bharatanatyam.
A melange of traditional pieces as well as new, thematic choreographies, the evening will showcase all the multifaceted aspects of Bharatanatyam.
KALAKAR ARTS UK PRESENTS
‘JALSA' – A LIVE MUSICAL
Celebrating the life and music of Gauhar Jaan and Indubala
Jalsa - a fresh new take on Indian classical music for the music-lovers of the globe- is bringing the mystery and magic of the untold and unheard stories of the forgotten courtesans and queens of Thumri and other breathtaking genres of Indian semi-classical music in the early twentieth century.
Researched extensively, scripted and directed by one of the finest Indian classical vocalists Chandra Chakraborty, the production portrays the story of tireless struggle against patriarchy, revival of dying but powerful styles of some immortal music through impeccable presentation of acting, dancing and hypnotic singing.
Kalakar Arts UK will be launching a series of musicals, ‘Tale of Tawaifs’.
The series will see 4 stunning musicals premiered in the UK based on the life and music of eight famous Tawaifs (courtesans).
Jalsa will be the very first, and the launch of the series.
Artists: Vidushi Chandra Chakraborty, Amy Freston, Pandit Chiranjeeb Chakraborty, Dr Vijay Rajput, John Erik Schelander, Satarupa Ghosh, Sangeeta Lahiri Srivastav, Shree Ganguly, Indrani Datta, Gairika Mathur, Maher Ahmed, Shantanu Goswami, Manash Chowdhury, Amith Dey, Aniruddha Mukherjee.
HINDUSTANI MUSIC FESTIVAL
Bhavan’s resident Hindustani vocal Guru Smt. Chandrima Misra presents her students in
a two-day classical music recitals with a
melange of solos, duets, and group performances.
a two-day classical music recitals with a
melange of solos, duets, and group performances.
The first evening ‘BHAIRAV TO BHAIRAVI’ and the second evening ‘VARIOUS EVENING RAGAS’ offer the audience a chance to soak up the beauty, complexity, and the variety in Hindustani Classical music.
'RANG' - INTERNATIONAL KUCHIPUDI FESTIVAL
Arunima Kumar dance company in collaboration with the Bhavan presents the annual Kuchipudi International dance festival 'RANG' – the largest in the UK.
The evening will present artists from diverse backgrounds and ages and will showcase the art of Kuchipudi in all its glory.
Also featuring Counterpoint and Natarang (Poland) artists.
The evening will present artists from diverse backgrounds and ages and will showcase the art of Kuchipudi in all its glory.
Also featuring Counterpoint and Natarang (Poland) artists.
SITAR BY GAURAV MAZUMDAR ACCOMPANIED BY Pt. RAJKUMAR MISRA ON TABLA | RAVI SHANKAR MEMORIAL CONCERT
As part of our annual Ravi Shankar Memorial Concert series, we are proud to present Sri. Gaurav Mazumdar in a solo Sitar concert. He will be accompanied by Pt. Rajkumar Misra on Tabla.
The Ravi Shankar memorial Concert Series are sponsored by The Kamini and Vindi Banga Family Trust
The Ravi Shankar memorial Concert Series are sponsored by The Kamini and Vindi Banga Family Trust
'AUNTY' - A TRIBUTE TO OUR GURU
Please join us in celebrating the life of our beloved Smt. Sivasakthi Sivanesan on 30th October 2022, one year on from her passing.
The celebration will honour her memory and legacy through performances by The Bhavan’s music and dance students whose lives she blessed.
‘Aunty - A Tribute to Our Guru’ will be a ticketed event with all proceeds going to the Sivan Arul Foundation, a charity which aims to empower the vulnerable in the Northern and Eastern parts of Sri Lanka.
All donations welcome.
KARNATIC FLUTE RECITAL BY FLUTE J.A.JAYANT AND TEAM
Flute J.A.Jayant, young exponent on the Karnatic flute is a true prodigy having started performing since the age of seven. He has been featured in major festivals and venues across the globe and has won the best instrumentalist award 7 times from The Madras Music Academy. He has collaborated with Pt. Ronu Majumdar, Guitar Prasanna, Veena Rajhesh Vaidhya, Nandini Shankar to name a few. He is the first Karnatic flautist to unveil the 106 cms long Double Bass bansuri in performances.
Accompanists:-
Accompanists:-
Sumanth Manjunath - violin
K. Sai Giridhar - Mridangam
SITAR AND SAROD JUGALBANDHI – THE MOHAN BROTHERS
The Bhavan presents a scintillating evening of the best of classical instrumental music. The Mohan brothers Lakshay Mohan and Aayush Mohan present a jugalbandhi concert of Sitar and Sarod. The first Indians to perform at the Grammy Museum at Los angeles, the brothers have achieved critical acclaim for their art.
They will be accompanied by Pt. Rajkumar Misra on Tabla and M Balachandar on Mridangam.
"The first Indians to perform at the Grammy Museum Los Angeles."
-- The Times of India
"Unique style of playing"
"Unique style of playing"
- FOX Television, USA
SOLO KATHAK RECITAL BY MAYA DHANANJAY
Young danseuse Maya Dhananjay presents a solo Kathak recital. The evening will feature ‘Nrithyabandhas’, traditional pieces of the Kathak repertoire.
About the artist
Maya Dhananjay has been training in the sacred dance forms of Kathak and Bharathanatyam since her birth under the able guidance of her mother and teacher, Guru Shubha Dhananjay, Artistic director of Natyantharanga, Bengaluru, India. She also received intensive training under Guru Smt. Geethanjali Lal and Sri Raghavraj Bhatt. She is a graded artist for the National Broadcast Media Doordarshan in
both Kathak and Bharathanatyam forms. She has achieved her proficiency/ Videath qualification in both the styles as well. She has extensively performed at various prestigious platforms across India, USA, Dubai, China, Malaysia, Indonesia and UK for which she has been entitled many awards. Maya also practices Odissi dance with equal grace and charm.
She is an engineer, an MBA graduate and currently sharing her love for art and culture through youth and community development projects as a Lead Culture Artist at Young Asian Voices, Sunderland UK.
“Dance is that unfathomable human experience which can never be suppressed”, says Maya and that, there’s a constant growing need for
that direct contact with life which is felt through DANCE!!