SANGEET NRITYA UTSAV - THE BHAVAN'S ANNUAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL
Performances and workshops
Sun 16, Sat 22, Sun 23, Sat 29 & Sun 30 March | 6pm onwards
Supported by Chellaram Foundation
Grateful to Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore, H.N. Suresh for suggesting the names of artists who teach at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan UK.
A month long Classical Music Festival with the best of South Indian and North Indian Music & Dance traditions.
A month long Classical Music Festival with the best of South Indian and North Indian Music & Dance traditions.
Sat 15 March | 1.15pm - 2.30pm | £10
Dhrupad Workshop by Pandit Uday Bhawalkar
Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Dhrupad with Pt. Uday Bhawalkar. This workshop offers a deep dive into voice training, the nuances of swaras, and the meditative essence of this ancient art form.
Sun 16 March | 6.00pm | £22/£17 (£20/£15 use code BVB2025)
Dhrupad by Pandit Uday Bhawalkar
Uday Bhawalkar, a leading Dhrupad vocalist, trained under Ustaad Zia Fariduddin Dagar and Ustaad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar. Known for his soulful style and global reach, he has performed at prestigious festivals worldwide since 1985 and collaborated with legends like Ustaad Zakir Hussain. A recipient of numerous honors, Uday has also contributed to international film soundtracks and taught at renowned institutions globally. He is a Guru at ITC Sangeet Research Academy and other prestigious centers.
Sat 22 March | 6pm | £27/£22 (£25/£20 use code BVB2025)
Sitar by Smt. Punita Gupta
Smt. Punita Gupta, a senior disciple of Bharat Ratna Pandit Ravi Shankar has devoted her life to create the next generation of sitar players. Her students will perform along with her. She will be accompanied by Vidwan Sri. M Balachandar on Mridangam and Hevylen Shenan on Tabla. Special guest artists like Rikhil Rai on Flute will also perform.
Sat 22 & Sun 23 March | 10.00am - 11.30am
Single day: £15 | Both days: £20
Veena Workshop by Vidwan Balakrishna
Join us for a unique workshop with Sri D. Balakrishna, a renowned Veena maestro of the Mysore school and son of the legendary Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. Mysore V. Doreswamy Iyengar.
Sun 23 March | 6pm | £22/£17 (£20/£15 use code BVB2025)
Veena by Vidwan Balakrishna
Sri Doreswamy Balakrishna, son and disciple of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. Mysore V. Doreswamy Iyengar, is a distinguished Veena artist of the Mysore school. Trained rigorously from childhood, he has performed acclaimed solo and duet concerts, known for his purity of notes, mellifluous ragas, and rhythmic precision.
Sat 29 & Sun 30 March | 9.30pm - 11.00am
Single day: £15 | Both days: £20
Carnatic Vocal by Sri Kalyanapuram S Aravind
Kalyanpuram S. Aravind is a renowned Carnatic vocalist, known for his unique raga alapanas, neravals, and bhava-rich virutham renditions. He began his training under Smt. Sudha Seshagopalan and later with Sri S. Kasthuri Rangan and mentored by the legendary Padmabhushan Sangeetha Kalanidhi Madurai Sri T.N. Seshagopalan.
Sat 29 March | 6pm | £22/£17 (£20/£15 use code BVB2025)
Carnatic Vocal by Sri Kalyanapuram S Aravind
Kalyanpuram S. Aravind is a renowned Carnatic vocalist, known for his unique raga alapanas, neravals, and bhava-rich virutham renditions. He began his training under Smt. Sudha Seshagopalan and later with Sri S. Kasthuri Rangan and mentored by the legendary Padmabhushan Sangeetha Kalanidhi Madurai Sri T.N. Seshagopalan.
Sat 29 & Sun 30 March | 10.00am - 12.00pm
Both days: £30 (incl music)
Bharatanatyam & Kathak Workshop
Experience the elegance of Kathak and Bharatanatyam in an exclusive workshop led by the acclaimed Sharat & Divya Prabhath (respectively). Delve into advanced techniques, intricate rhythmic patterns, and the nuanced art of storytelling. As part of the workshop, participants will learn a specially crafted composition, along with music.
Sun 30 March | 6pm | £22/£17 (£20/£15 use code BVB2025)
Tripath: Bharatanatyam, Harikatha & Kathak by Sharat, Divya & Bharat Prabhath
Descendants of Saint-Poet Purandara Dasaru, Sharat,
Divya, and Bharat Prabhath present a unique blend of
Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Harikatha. Presenting
Punyakoti, a folktale blending Kathak and Katha,
Apaharana, exploring Sita and Rukmini's journeys, and a
Kathak recital showcasing Jaipur and Lucknow gharanas.
