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Indian Music & Dance Autumn Season 2011 Liverpool & Manchester
Indian Music & Dance
Autumn Season 2011Liverpool & Manchester
Welcome to an Amazing Autumn season!Are you looking for an evening out that is different, exciting and memorable all at the same time?Then look no further than the terrific programmes on offer in our autumn programme. Come in and join us and you will realise why spending one evening in the company of Milapfest is an occasion that is unique and memorable!
You see, there are concerts, and there are concerts! When we plan and produce an event, our focus is on YOU! We would like to make it a special night out for you where you can enjoy and relax. We bring together artists and art forms that are special and unique; so that we can create an ambiance that is at once welcoming, fun-filled and enjoyable! In short, we like to produce events that are different, and actually make a difference to our audiences.
Our Autumn programme kicks off with TARANG, the national ensemble for Indian Music perform a specially themed concert called “From Dusk to Dawn”, where you journey the moods of the day with a myriad of Indian ragas appropriate to that day.
October heralds a unique brand new musical concept uniting the deeply melodious Carnatic Veena with the rich sounds of a grand piano, in the company of two master musicians, Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh and Anil Srinivasan. You will be transported to an outstandingly rich sound scape.October also sees the return of the ever popular Diwali Dhamaka with a sumptuously mouth watering food bazaar, and many family oriented activities. The Lowry will resonate to beautiful Bollywood music in the company of a terrific musicians.
November arrives with NIRMANIKA. This is a brand new Milapfest commission in partnership with the highly acclaimed Singapore dance company, APSARAS, and features six brilliant British dancers as well. New choreography and new music will combine to enthral your senses.
November will also feature an inspired International Tour with two scintillating musicians: Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya on Santoor & Pandit Pravin Golkhindi on the bamboo flute. Here is the European premiere of two formidable musical talents and two exotic Indian instruments. It is the kind of concert which can make very special musical memories...
Come join us in ‘Uniting Hearts through Arts!’
The Milapfest Team
Saturday 22 October 2011 @ 2pmVenue— The Bridgewater Hall, ManchesterTickets— £12/10 concessions
Saturday 17 September 2011 @ 2pmVenue— The Bridgewater Hall, ManchesterTickets— £12/10 concessions
Jayanthi Kumaresh Veena& Anil Srinivasan Piano
From Dusk till Dawn Feat. Tarang The UK’s Indian Classical Music Ensemble
Sunday 30 October 2011 @ 1pmVenue— The Capstone Theatre, LiverpoolTickets— Free Admission
Saturday 24 September 2011 @ 1pmVenue— The Capstone Theatre, LiverpoolTickets— Free Admission
Indian music lovers are in for a treat with a unique confluence of two beautifully soft and melodic instruments, the veena and piano, as they are played together for the very first time in this special concert. The veena, an ancient stringed instrument from south India is loved for its sweet resonating sound. India’s foremost Veena player, Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh comes together with Anil Srinivasan, a musician pushing the boundaries of Indian classical music with the piano, creating a totally new sound for Carnatic music. This never before heard combination will excite and inspire listeners, and throw open the doors of opportunity for the future collaboration of eastern and western instruments.
Anil Srinivasan & Jayanthi Kumaresh will also be performing in London at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan on Saturday 29th October 2011. For more information call 0151 291 3949.
Tarang - the national Indian Classical Music Ensemble - is a dynamic innovation in the genre, and is made up of ‘maestros in the making’, young performers from the North and South Indian musical styles.Tarang’s music is all newly composed, or specially created for the ensemble, and commissioned by Milapfest from star composers of the Indian music world. In 2011, Tarang performs brand new creations by Flute Maestro Shashank Subramanyam, one of the most recognisable names in Carnatic Music. Taking listeners on a thematic journey from dusk till dawn, Tarang performs a programme of beautiful melodies on a variety of instruments like Veena, Sitar, Mridangam, Tabla, Santoor and Voice. The music is traditional and modern, classical and contemporary, capturing the essence of Indian Classical Music.
Part of the Music for the Mind and Soul SeriesPart of the Music for the Mind and Soul Series
Sunday 23 October 2011 @ 6.30pmVenue— The Lowry, Salford QuaysTickets— £15/12 concessions
Diwali Dhamaka Celebrate Diwali in style with Milapfest
Experience the festival of Lights with Milapfest and join us for a fun-filled day of Indian dancing, food and Bollywood.
Take part in energising Bollywood and Bhangra dance workshops, stroll through a grand bazaar filled with Indian arts and crafts, and enjoy some truly delicious Indian food.The day ends on a high with a brilliant Bollywood music performance showcase.
Diwali is a time for fun and revelry. During Diwali, India comes to a standstill except for family life and feasts. Diwali is a time for decorating the house, wearing crisp new clothes, bursting firecrackers, meeting family and friends, and of course enjoying the scrumptious food!
A great fun filled day for all the family!
Grand Bazaar in Quays Bar 4pm - 6:30pmDrop-in Bollywood/Folk Dance Workshops 2pm - 4pm
Sunday 13 November 2011 @ 5pmVenue— The Lowry, Salford QuaysTickets— £12/8 concessions
Confluence with SAMYO
Confluence showcases Samyo, the UK’s only South Asian Music Youth Orchestra, The orchestra is known for it’s creative combinations of Classical and Contemporary styles and for bringing this new generation of orchestral Indian music to new audiences. Prepare for an explosive performance that is sure to propel them to the forefront of the Indian Classical Music stage.
Samyo is the UK’s National South Asian Music Youth Orchestra. It is a unique phenomenon, as it combines both North and South Indian music with Contemporary elements and brings out brand new compositions, written by some of the world’s finest artistes. Samyo is the first of its kind in the world of Indian music, bringing you a brand new genre of Orchestral Indian Music which is both contemporary and classical.
Saturday 19 November 2011 @ 2pmVenue— The Bridgewater Hall, ManchesterTickets— £12/10 concessions
Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya Santoor& Pravin Golkhindi Bansuri (Flute)
Saturday 26 November 2011 @ 1pmVenue— The Capstone Theatre, LiverpoolTickets— Free Admission
When played together, the santoor and bansuri flute create a hauntingly beautiful sound instantly creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere. Santoor Maestro Tarun Bhattacharya has been a pioneering and revolutionary musician of the Maihar Gharana who has changed the face of Indian classical music. Here he is joined by Pravin Godkhindi whose spellbinding performances on the Bansuri (bamboo) flute have enthralled audiences around the world. They are joined by a prolific and widely admired musician – Kousic Sen.
Part of the Music for the Mind and Soul Series
Saturday 19th November 2011 @ 7pmVenue— The Capstone Theatre, LiverpoolTickets— £10/8 concessions (Ticket price includes a pre-event dinner from Mayur restaurant)
NirmanikaThe Beauty of Architecture
Architecture and dance have more in common than many of us think; both manipulate space, both create sculpted forms. Architecture and dance come together in a dynamic way with Nirmanika, a new dance production whose name means “architectonics” in Sanskrit. Specifically, Nirmanika explores various aspects of Indian temple architecture through the medium of Bharathanatyam dance. Through Bharatanatyam’s unique movements and expression, Nirmanika touches on concepts of geometry, space, structure, form, philosophy, history and more in five unique and beautifully choreographed dance pieces. This exciting international collaboration features dancers from Britain and Apsaras Dance Company from Singapore, along with live music.
Nirmanika will also be performing in London at the Southbank Centre on Friday 18th November 2011. For more information call 0151 291 3949.
Part of The Cornerstone Festival
Get Involved!
You can help support our work and directly impact on people’s lives by joining our KALANIDHI programme. Please contact Milapfest on 0151 291 3949 for more information.
Join our fantastic team of volunteers! Email [email protected] for more information
Try out classes in Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Bollywood, Sitar and Tabla.
FREE OPEN DAY 10 September 2011 11am - 1pmPlease email Milapfest at [email protected]
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Milapfest is Britain’s premier Indian Arts Development Trust commissioning and touring high quality arts events thoughout the year. Look out for exciting events in your area - visit our website — www.milapfest.com
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WSTel 0161 907 9000Email [email protected] www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk
The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZTel 0843 208 6010Email [email protected] www.thelowry.com
The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool Hope University, 17 Shaw Street, L3 8QBBox Office held @ Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Tel 0151 709 3789Email [email protected]
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