Italian Embassy Cultural Centre present “Shakuntala and other Love Stories”

The charm of India in Opera and Ballet

Event Description : ART EXHIBITION : Italian Embassy Cultural Centre present “Shakuntala and other Love Stories”

The exhibition“Shakuntala and other Love Stories”, The charm of India in opera and ballet- is an exhibition of  the  sketches and costume designs, of the works The legend of Sakuntala by Franco Alfano, The Daughter of the King by Adriano Lualdi, The Woman without a shadow by Richard Strauss, The pearl fishermen by George Bizet, L’Africana  by Giacomo Meyerbeer and the Nutcracker ballets, The Sleeping Beauty by Peter Il’ic Cajkovskij and Mondo Tondo by Ennio Porrino belonging to the iconographic collection of the Teatro dell’Opera Foundation in Rome. The Historical Archive has conceived and created this exhibition, which aims to be a respectful tribute to what the culture of India has transmitted to the whole of the West. Composed of 16 sketches, 71 costume designs, made by famous scenographers and costume designers of the last century such as Cipriano Efisio Oppo, Mario Pompei, Veniero Colasanti, John Moore, Salvatore Russo, Mario Giorsi, Mario Cito Filomarino, the exhibition also features 10 original costumes.

MUSIC & DANCE “Kabir- Antarman ki Awaaz

Event Description : MUSIC & DANCE “Kabir- Antarman ki Awaaz”.

An Old World Culture Presentation.

A musical based on Kabir that is a rich confluence of poetry, music and dance to drench the audience with his spirit and aura. Live rendition by Vidhi Sharma will be accompanied with choreography, narration and visuals.

Music: Pt. Ajay Prasanna

Choreography: Maitreyee Pahari.

Evening of Bharatnatyam with Aditi Jaitly Jadeja

Event Description : DANCE : Salaam Baalak trust presents an evening of Bharatnatyam with Aditi Jaitly Jadeja, Disciple of Leela Samson.

Rhythmic harmony, traditional vocals and the beautiful narratives in Bharatnatyam, Salaam Baalak Trust presents a mesmerising fundraiser with Bharatnatyam recital by Aditi Jaitly Jadeja at Stein Auditorium, India habitat Centre on 25th April 2019 at 7.00pm. Known for their work in helping  street children for the past 30 years, Salaam Baalak trust has been instrumental in providing basic facilities to the children who live on the harsh streets of Delhi/NCR or who find themselves abandoned there. With a plethora of such fundraisers, the organisation has been able to help these marginalised kids realise their dream of a better life and a hope for a secure future. This event is one more such endeavor to further this cause and bring joy to those who often find themselves lost in this vast city of mankind.

Bharatnatyam has been revered as a performance art that enraptured the audience with its musical storytelling. Adding to the graceful movements of Aditi Jaitly Jadeja will be Sudha Raghuraman – a solo Carnatic Vocalist, G.Raghuraman, Flautist – an ‘A’ Graded artist of All India Radio and  M V Chandershekar, PERCUSSIONIST – ranked amongst the finest percussionists of his generation.

The evening will highlight the coming together of diverse instruments.

Critically acclaimed for her craft, Aditi began studying Bharatanatyam at the age of seven under Leela Samson, and performed her arangetram in 1989. From 1990 onwards she began travelling for performances across India and abroad. In 1996 Aditi spent a year in the UK, working with the Shobana Jeya Singh Dance Company. During her stint there, she was exposed to different dance and martial art styles such as ballet, western contemporary dance, kalaripayattu, mayurbhanjchau and tai chi. Aditi toured extensively with the company, both in the UK and abroad and has been part of her guru’s dance company, the Spanda Dance Company, since its inception in 1995. Having performed all over India, the United States , Singapore, and the Far East she is now a managing Trustee of the Spanda Trust and has also been teaching dance for several years.

Since it’s  inception, Salaam Baalak Trust has been a constant source of helping underprivileged children realize their rights and feel safe in this world. The trust has toiled tirelessly and garnered immense goodwill allowing it to support over 90,000 children in need. Today the trust has 12 contact points, 7 shelter homes. 12000 of these children go to regular schools and 18000 have been reunited with their families. Many of these children are rescued by the Child line (a dedicated help line manned 24×7) staff upon getting a phone call or after surveys done in child labor intensive areas with the help of the police.

“With this event we hope to help generate awareness and funds to continue our work with children. As they say, ‘it takes a big heart to shape a little mind’. We call on the many big hearts in our world to join us on our onward journey…. says Tanya  Alag – Head Resource Mobilization Culture and compassion, this fundraiser is the coming together of the best of both worlds!

Chit Sabhesa Nrityalaya presents “Stree: Shriya, Shakti, Samharini”

Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)

Mohiniattam and Kathak Recital

Event Description : DANCE : IIC Double Bill – Dance Recitals.

6:00 pm : Mohiniattam Recital By Mythili Marat Anoop from Hyderabad, disciple of Kalamandalam Kshemavathi

7:00 pm : Kathak Recital By Deepak Aurora from Delhi, disciple of Pt. Rajendra Gangani

Unity in Diversity

PHD Arts & Culture

Appreciation Awards & Cultural Evening

Special Cultural Performance – Anekanta

Musical performances

Art & Craft Exhibition on the sidelines by Indian & International Arrt & Culture Associations

Kathak & Bharatanatyam Recitals

Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)
Note : Call 011-24619431 (IIC) to re-confirm any last minute change or cancellation of the event.

Venue : C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003
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Area : Lodhi Road Area Events

Event Description : DANCE : IIC Double Bill – Dance Recitals

AT 18:00
Kathak Recital By Arunima Sengupta Basu from Kolkata, disciple of Smt Luna Poddar and Pt. Rajendra Gangani

AT 19:00
Bharatanatyam Duet By Archana and Chetana from Bangalore, disciples of Guru B. Bhanumati and Guru Sheela Chandrasekhar

PHD ART & CULTURE SAMMAN & CULTURAL EVENING

Delhi-the Seductress (a heritage walk)

The Mehrauli Archaeological Park, lying adjacent to the Qutub Minar complex, offers a rich sense of continuous history, from remains of Lal Kot built by the Rajputs in the early 11th century to Metcalfe’s constructions over the Mughal and Sultanate period monuments in the 19th century.

During the walking trail, our participants will get to meet Dilli! She will charm the audience with her stories, her poetry and with her Ada. She will make you climb up the beautiful 17th-century Dilkhusha, a tomb constructed for Mughal noble Quli Khan. You will also explore the depths of the 16th-century stepwell called Rajon ki bauli and experience the tranquility of the famous Jamali Kamali mosque. The walk will end with eternal love stories of the Piri Muridi tradition of Sufis.

The walk begins at 8.45 am at Qutub Minar ticket counter.

HOW TO REACH

– The closest metro station is Qutub Minar on the Yellow Line.

– Parking is available at Qutub Minar

About the walk leader:

Nitika Arora is an actor-theatre workshop facilitator. She is formally trained in a yearlong intensive theatre making and acting course from The Drama School Mumbai. She is a post-graduate in Social Work from Delhi University.  She is one of the co-founders of Darwesh.

Rumination of An Unfettered Mind, solo show by Laxmi Gupta

Entry : Free

Event Description : Rumination of An Unfettered Mind, solo show by Laxmi Gupta.

This series represents a transcendence of our perceived reality, a freedom from our self inflicted shackles. Given any circumstance, our minds can wander, roam the earth, venture into untraversed realms and even dance with the Gods.These works in mixed media on paper have a predominance of pen and ink. The pen allows me a sense of control whereas the free flowing nature of the inks affords a life of its own, a balance of yin and yang. I am excited to invite you to view the series.

Part Proceeds to CanSupport – Caring for People with Cancer

Kathak duet by Vasu Krishna Maharaj & Vaibhav Krishna Mahara

Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)

TCLP’s Great Book Giveaway

The IIC Double Bill Dance Recitals

Event Description : The IIC Double Bill Dance Recitals

at 18:00
Bharatanatyam Recital
By Divya Ravi from Bangalore, disciple of Guru Dr. Soundarya Srivatsa

AT 19:00
Odissi Recital
By Abhayalakshmi from Bangalore, disciple of Smt. Sharmila Mukherjee

The evening will conclude with a dance duet of Bharatanatyam and Odissi by Divya Ravi and Abhayalakshmi

Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)

Long Night of Literatures 2019, Literary Fest

Entry : Registration Link : tinyurl.com/y33lezkm

Event Description : Literary Fest ‘Long Night of Literatures’ is being organized to celebrate the linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe. An evening to meet international authors from 13 European countries like Finland, France, Hungary, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Portugal.   Literature zealots in the city can block their date to meet these eminent authors who will mesmerize them with their compositions of prose and poetry.

29th Rajasthani Folk Dance And 7th Painting Competition

Shrinkhala Dance Company’s Production, in Indian and Contemporary Styles

Event Description : DANCE – Shrinkhala Dance Company’s production, in Indian and Contemporary styles, traces the lives of three figures across the historical and mythological continuum. The virtues of Lord Shiva, Gautam Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi, such as those of compassion, wisdom, patience, benevolence, kindness, courage to stand up against injustice, equanimity, truth and nonviolence, etc. will be recreated through a philosophical narrative

Sangeet Samaroh – A Festival of Indian Classical Music & Dance

Event Description : Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan-Delhi Kendra is organising “Sangeet Samaroh – A Festival of Indian Classical Music & Dance”.

The event will feature renowned artists – Smt. Aruna Sairam -Carnatic Vocal, Dr. Narthaki Natraj – Bharatanatyam, Km. A. Kanyakumari- Violin, Smt. Sujata Mohapatra -Oddisi, Pandit Purbayan Chatterjee – Sitar and Pandit Rajan & Sajan Mishra – Hindustani Vocal.

Event Description : Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan-Delhi Kendra is organising “Sangeet Samaroh – A Festival of Indian Classical Music & Dance”.