April- June 2010

Smt. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande (Vocal)  

Glimpses of Indian Classical Music

Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, an artiste of great caliber, is amongst the vocalists of the today's generation of the Jaipur-Atrauli tradition of Khyal singing. Systematic exposition of the Raag structure, brilliant phrasing, variety of taan patterns, ease and grace in all of the three octaves mark her singing. She presents the gammer of a Raag, and builds it up into an aesthetically pleasing experience. She will be accompanied by on Seema Shirodkar harmonium and Vishwanath  Shirodkar on the tabla.

September-October 2010

Pt. Ronu Majumdar (Flute), Dr. M. Manjunath (Violin)  

Instrumental Duet : Sangeet Sangam

A unique instrumental duet of not only two different instruments, but also of two
different music streams of India, performed by Pt. Ronu Majumdar ( Hindustai Flute) and Vidwan M.Manjunath (Carnatic Violin). Accompanied by Pt. Ramdas  Palsule (Tabla) and Vidwan Arjun Kumar ( Mrudangam).

September-October 2010

Pt. Uday Bhawalkar (Vocal)

Dhrupad 'Darshan'

Dhrupad is one of the oldest forms of North Indian classical music. Pt. Uday Bhawalkar is a standard bearer and a strong force in its growing recognition and popularity of 'Dhurpad. Uday believes that by total immersion in note and raga, the self disappears, and music takes on its own existence - The principle of ‘darshan’.

September-October-November 2010

Smt. Yogini Gandhi

Nritya Rang -Creative Hues of Indian Classical Dance

Acclaimed Danseuse Yogini Gandhi and troupe will tour the US in the fall of 2010 presenting Indian Classical Dance Concert – Nritya Rang. A rare combination of talent, intellect and beauty, Yogini is amongst very few dancers who can perform two Indian classical dance styles - Kathak & Odissi - with equal dexterity and virtuosity.