presents
The Mehfil Series
An afternoon of exquisite Classical North Indian Vocal Music
special guest from India
Amol Ghandarva
A disciple of Pandit Gangadhar Pimpalkhare
and of the great Pandit Ajay Chakraborty.
with Kaustubh Datar - Harmonium
and Nikhil Harischandrakar - Tabla
Experience acoustic, intimate, scintillating ragas
in a traditional mehfil (soiree) setting.
Sunday 18th November
2:30pm (approx 2 hours)
Tickets at the door $22/18 con
The Dickson Space
35-39 Dickson St Newtown.
(Look for The Newtown Yoga Room sign.)
Short walk from Newtown Station or by Bus 422.
Snacks available in the courtyard/Disabled access available/
All welcome.
About the Musicians: Amol Ghandarva began his studies at a very young age with Gangadhar Pimpalkhare (Gwalior and Kirana Gharanas). Later he became the disciple of the esteemed Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty (Patiala Gharana), a doyen in the field of music, under the strict precepts of the Guru-Shishya parampara (student teacher traditional training method). This intensive study has launched Amol into the world of music where he has been well received in many concerts both with his Guru and solo concerts all over India in many prominent festivals and broadcasts.
Kaustabh Datar is a fine local musical talent who learnt music and the Harmonium from an early age. He has accompanied many artists visiting Australia including Pt. Vinayak Torvi, Rahul Deshpande and Shri Aphale.
Nikhil Harischandrakar, disciple of Ustad Haneef Mirajkar and Ramdas Palsule, has been learning tabla for eighteen years. With a Masters Degree in Tabla, he has accompanied many fine artists in India and during their tours in Australia including Pandit Pimpalkhare Guru, Panditr Vinayak Torvi, Rahul Deshpande, Pt. Vijay Bakshi and Shri Aphale.
About Sangeet Australia: a small, grass roots, artist run organisation presenting monthly recitals, and a range of other activities including workshops and concerts for local and international artists alike, to increase awareness and understanding of this rich and complex tradition. Founded in 2004 by Dr Adrian McNeil, sarodiya and ethnomusicologist and visual artist Pavane Oliveiro, our focus is to present the most excellent standard of this music in a manner that is sensitive to and respectful of the artists involved. Sangeet Australia mehfils provide a unique opportunity for the discerning music lover to engage with this music in a relaxed and thoughtful way. We are committed to supporting the arts and the development of cultural life in Sydney with a view to further and more comprehensive activities. We need your support to continue.
To contact Sangeet Australia call 0416 352 900.
Dearest Patrons,
I look forward to your company.
This should be a dynamic and beautiful afternoon of music from a disciple of one of the greats.
Please tell your friends about Sangeet Australia and join us for an afternoon of heavenly vocal music. We are much obliged to Amolji and ensemble for participating in our mehfil series.
or send me an email.
