Shruti Arts Winter Spring 2014 Programme

Jan - AprChampioning and Celebrating South Asian Arts in the region

Winter - Spring Season 2014

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Shruti Arts would like to welcome everyone to a new and exciting programme full of the promise of spring with colourful and engaging events sure to appeal to our audiences. Shruti Arts begins the New Year with a unique Baithak style event, celebrating the talent of Kirpal Singh Panesar, one of the rising stars of the UK South Asian music scene for his skills with the Tar-Shehnai and the Dilruba. Joining, Kirpal are the two young stars of Santoor, Eeshar and Jeevan.

In March, we’re happy to invite to Leicester the much lauded Pravin Godkhindi, the masterful flautist from India representing the finest in ‘Gayaki’ style of flute playing. Joining him in a Jugalbandi is Rekesh Chauhan, a talented pianist whose unifying fresh style has made him a phenomenon amongst listeners for his unique ability of performing Indian Classical music on the Piano.

Our spring season reaches its climax with the return of Ashit and Hema Desai to Leicester. Ashit and Hema will work with Shruti Arts to train a range of voices to carve out a niche in the region’s musical expression, the Indian Choir. A showcase not to be missed.

Many more exciting events are planned for the year so keep an eye on the website www.shrutiarts.com and social media feeds about the launch of our school music training programme from January 2014 and the weekly academy events with our venue partner, The Peepul Centre.

Best Wishes,

Yogesh Joshi Shruti Arts

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2014 season programme

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Magical Strings

Sat 18th January 2014

Romance of the Bansuri Sat 1st March 2014

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Taraana

11th April - 4th May 2014

Music Classes Sitar | Vocal | Tabla | Santoor | Devotional Music | Sugam Sangeet | Gurbani


Music ClassesSitar | Vocal | Tabla | Santoor | Devotional Music | Sugam Sangeet | Gurbani

THURSDAY 6.00PM - 9.00PM - THE PEEPUL CENTRE

SITAR, VOCALDHARAMBIR SINGH MBE

Dharambir Singh is one of the most prominent Sitarplayer and Indian Music educator based in England.Disciple of the legendary Sitar maestro Ustad VilayatKhan, Dharambir has truly imbibed the sound of therich Imdad Khani and Vilayat Khani Gharana (style).For more information on Dharambir Singh visitwww.dharambirsingh.com

Regular weekly classes in Sitar & Hindustani vocal from beginners to advance level are lead by Dharambir at the Peepul Centre.


DEVOTIONAL & SUGAM SANGEET CHANDUBHAI MATTANI

Chandubhai Mattani has imbibed music from a veryyoung age and his rich sonorous voice has a greatappeal for the listeners. His highly intuitive musicsense is evident in his rendering of devotionalsongs of Narsinh, Meera, Kabir and Sugam Sangeet.His lifelong association with music and an eagerness to share the wealth of his musical experience is truly inspiring.

Regular weekly sessions of devotional & sugam sangeet for all are lead by Chandubhai at the Peepul Centre.



CLASSICAL VOCAL & GURBANIGUNWANT KAUR

Gunwant Kaur, is a senior and well experiencedvocalist with special experience of Gurbaniteaching for last 30 years. Her methodical approachto Hindustani vocal teaching has made her verypopular. Shruti Arts is now pleased to add Gurbanisinging with emphasis on Shabads in Ragas.

Regular weekly classes are lead by Gunwant at the Peepul Centre. The emphasis will be in developing the voice, musicianship, Raga and Tala.


SANTOOR & VOCAL KAVIRAJ DHADYALLA

Kaviraj is a young and upcoming talent in Indian classical music training with Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty and Sri Harjinderpal Singh in both Vocal and Santoor.

He has performed around the UK and Europe as a soloist and was also the youngest performer at the Darbar festival in 2008.

Regular weekly classes in Santoor and Hindustani vocal from beginners to intermediate are lead by Kaviraj at the Peepul Centre.


Magical StringsEeshar & Jeevan – Santoor Duet | Kirpal Sing Panesar – Tar-Shehnai

Gurdit Singh Panesar - Tabla

SATURDAY 18TH JANUARY 2014 - 8.00PM - 10.30PM

An evening that showcases two very contrasting instruments and artists.

EESHAR & JEEVAN The brothers, Eeshar & Jeevan, the two young stars of Indian classical music making their presence felt through their remarkable dexterity on the Santoor and Tabla.

In contrast we feature the genius of Kirpal Singh Panesar on the Tar- Shehnai which echoes the era of a bygone sarangi era of Pt. Ram Narayan and Ustad Sultan Khan.

KIRPAL SINGH PANESARKirpal Singh Panesar arguably one of the finest talents to emerge in UK in recent years on the Tar Shehnai and Dilruba. Kirpal began learning the Tar Shehnai and Dilruba with Ustad Surjeet Singh (disciple of Pt Ram Narayan) in 1994. Kirpal’s remarkable musical ability was immediately recognised and by the grace of Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji, he had the great honour of becoming a disciple of the late legend, Ustad Bismillah Khan.

GURDIT SINGH PANESARGurdit Singh Panesar started his tabla training with the blessings of Sri Satguru Ji in 1994. Gurdit is the disciple of Pandit Rajesh Malviya Ji (disciple of Ustad Allah Rakha Ji) of the Punjab Ghrana and of Ustad Sukhwinder Singh Namdhari (disciple of Pandit Kishen Maharaj) of the benaras ghrana.

PROGRAMME FORMAT: BAITHAK

VENUE: SABRAS RADIO, RADIO HOUSE, 63 MELTON ROAD, LEICESTER, LE4 6PN

TICKET: £5.00 MORE DETAILS: WWW.SHRUTIARTS.COM


Romance of the Bansuri

PROGRAMME FORMAT: THEATRE STYLE CONCERT

VENUE: UPPER BROWN STREET (THE OLD PHOENIX), LEICESTER, LE1 5TE

TICKET: £10.00 (£8 SHRUTI ARTS MEMBERS) MORE DETAILS: WWW.SHRUTIARTS.COM

SATURDAY 1ST MARCH 2014 - 8.00PM - 10.30PM

A remarkable combination of Pravin’s ‘Gayiki’ bansuri style and eclectic classical Western piano is a musical partnership that promises to enthrall the audience. Come and let your senes be overwhelmed by a confluence of the best of the Eastern and Western musical traditions.

PRAVIN GODKHINDIFew have come close to Pravin Godkhindi in his masterful expression of the ‘gayaki’ style of Bansuri. The use of the ‘pancham’ in the Hindustani tradition though not new, finds an exponent who truly makes the Bansuri sing.

SHAHBAZ HUSSAINShahbaz Hussain is fast emerging as one of the most promising tabla virtuosos of his generation. He has received numerous accolades for his captivating performances, including receiving the prestigious “Son of Lahore” Award from the Government of Pakistan in 2008. He has mastered all the imperative traditional skills as well as the ability to project those skills to more contemporary styles.

REKESH CHAUHANUnifying a fresh style has made him a phenomenon amongst listeners and the breakthrough artist is highly appreciated for his unique ability of performing Indian Classical music on both the Piano and Guitar. He went on to study Western Classical Music and within a few years it became apparent that Chauhan was about to situate an innovative novel platform in the world of music.

Surmani Pravin Godkhindi - Bansuri

Shahbaz Hussain - Tabla | Rekesh Chauhan – Piano


TaraanaAshit & Hema Desai with Taraana (the Indian Choir)

With a range of Musical accompaniment.

11TH APRIL 2014 TO 4TH MAY 2014

TARAANA

The Taraana showcase composed and arranged by Ashit Desai will take us onto a musical journey exploring the creative soundscape of India with the remarkably gifted and talented musical duo. Over a period of three weeks Ashit & Hema with Shruti Arts will train a range of voices to carve out a niche in the regions musical expression, the Indian Choir. A showcase not to be missed. (A National Tour Programme).

THE ARTISTS

Like a spring of water bursting forth from the earth, the music within Ashit is a force eager to be released. Ashit’s repertoire flows both wide and deep. In his rich baritone voice as a singer, as a composer and arranger. Well known for his soulful light classical renderings he is equally sought after for his creative faculty which covers an astoundingly range from composing scores for dramas, dance ballets, TV serials and films. Ashit’s association with Sitar Maestro Pt Ravi Shankar is possibly the most significant phase of his career. The maestro enlisted Ashit in composing music for the Asiad, & placed him in charge of overall coordination of cultural events. This brought him the conferment of the coveted Asiad Jyoti Medal by the Indian President. Hema Desai’s fluid voice has won many plaudits with over 40 albums to her credit. Together, Ashit and Hema have carved a musical niche rarely equalled and never surpassed in their range of compositions, recordings and public and private showcase that has elevated the Sugam Sangeet genre to new heights.

PROGRAMME FORMAT: THEATRE STYLE CONCERT VENUE: NATIONAL TOUR

MORE DETAILS: WWW.SHRUTIARTS.COM


11TH APRIL 2014 TO 4TH MAY 2014

PROGRAMME FORMAT: THEATRE STYLE CONCERT VENUE: NATIONAL TOUR

MORE DETAILS: WWW.SHRUTIARTS.COM

TARAANA

50 voices will be selected from an audition round adjudicated by Ashit and Hema. The successful participants will form a group of 50 who will be trained in all aspects of good voice culture, posturing, breathing and undergo intensive vocal training over two weeks to create the incomparable Indian Choir.

Do you wish to be a part of this incredible musical journey that will showcase with a national tour in April - May 2014?

Then contact Shruti Arts now and apply to ‘Join Taraana’.

THE ACCOMPANYING ENSEMBLE

The Indian Choir will perform with a strong ensemble support of both Indian and Western classical musicians. If you are a musician in the following discipline; Sitar, Santoor, Tar-Shehnai, Dilruba, Violin, Mandolin, Indian or Western Flute, Tabla, Pakhawaj & Dhol and wish to be a part of the Taraana Ensemble then contact Shruti Arts now and apply to ‘Join Taraana Ensemble’

Send us a small recording via a you tube link and email to:[email protected]

Closing date for Taraana applications 20th February 2014.


Budhaditya Mukherjee with Shruti Arts in the 1984

King of Ghazals - Jagjit Singhwith Shruti Arts 2000

down memory lane

Ustad Vilayak Khan Saheb with Shruti Arts in the late 80’s

Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia with Shruti Arts in 1983

Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan with Shruti Arts in the 90’s

Anup Jalota with Shruti Arts in the 80’s


Ashit & Hema Desai conducting the vocal workshop in 2010

Navratri celebrations 2010 Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia & Rakesh Chaurasia at Shruti Art’s

25th Anniversary, 2008

down memory lane

Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi 2005

Niladri Kumar & Rakesh Chaurasiawith Shruti Arts 2005

Rakesh Chaurasia & Devaki Panditwith Shruti Arts 2007

MAGICAL STRINGS

Sat 18th January 2014

ROMANCE OF THE BANSURI

Sat 1st March 2014

TARAANA

11th April - 4th May 2014

Shruti Arts was established in 1983 with a remit specifically to promote the best of South Asian Music and Performing Arts in Leicestershire and beyond and it celebrated its 25 years of successful activities in the UK in 2008.

Celebrated artists such as Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Bismillah Khan, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Indian classical dance giants Pandit Birju Maharaj, Pandit Durga Lal, Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh, Hariharan, Lata Mangeshkar have all honoured Shruti Arts with their indelible performances and the list goes on.

With a changing cultural and artistic climate in the region during the new millennia, Shruti Arts continues to find ways of building long term interests in the arts and to draw new audiences and forge partnerships with organisations and grow into a successful arts organisation with a vision for the future.

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Contact Shruti Arts: 134 Marjorie Street, Leicester, LE4 5GX

Tel: 0116 261 2264 Email: [email protected]

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