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MILAPFEST Presents A world of Indian arts in the heart of Liverpool Saturday 27 July - Friday 2 August The Capstone Theatre
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This one-of-a-kind festival of music and dance celebrates the rich diversity of the Indian subcontinent, with performances by some of the world’s leading artists. The programme is a series of remarkable double-bill performances, ranging from piano to sarod, and kathak to bharatnatyam, so that there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Indika’s unique venue and setting, as part of an international summer school for music and dance, brings together a collection of artists in residence for one week, which results in some amazing, memorable (and sometimes spontaneous!) collaborations between musicians and dancers.
Transcript of Indika 2013
MILAPFESTPresents
A world of Indian arts in the heart of
Liverpool
Saturday 27 July - Friday 2 AugustThe Capstone Theatre
Welcome to Indika
Returning to The Capstone Theatre for its second year, Indika celebrates the rich diversity of the Indian subcontinent through music and dance. Featuring performances by leading musicians and dancers, performing art forms that originate from areas across India, Indika brings India to your doorstep!
Taking place in the intimate venue of The Capstone Theatre, almost every evening features a double bill performance of music and dance, meaning we truly have something for everyone to enjoy.
To open the festival we’ve joined up with Brouhaha International for a fun, family friendly outdoor garden party in the Angel Field Garden. With performances, workshops and delicious food available, come along and join the celebration on Saturday 27th July from 4pm!
In addition to the daily evening performances, we also have the return of the incredibly popular Morning Raga sessions, which were a highlight last year. Once again they’re free drop in sessions so do join us for a uplifting and invigorating start to your day on Sunday 28 July and Thursday 1 August at 8am.
We look forward to welcoming you at Indika!
The Milapfest Team
Outdoor Performances, workshops and food
To celebrate the launch of Indika we’ve teamed up with Brouhaha for a family friendly garden party in the Angel Field Garden situated just outside The Capstone Theatre. With workshops, live performances and delicious food available, join us for a fun filled afternoon of drumming, dance and music for all the family!
1st Half
Rakesh Chaurasia - bansuri fluteAnil Srinivasan - pianoKousic Sen - tabla
The piano, an instrument rarely heard in Indian classical music, is given a Carnatic make-over and heard alongside the haunting and emotive sounds of the bamboo flute in this unique and groundbreaking concert. Two of India’s highly acclaimed and brilliant musicians, pianist Anil Srinivasan and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia present the UK premiere their new jugalbhandi (duet). They will be joined by world renowned tabla maestro, Kousic Sen.
“Rakesh possesses the right balance of strength and serenity, very critical factors for an exceptional flautist”. The Hindu
2nd Half
Sujata Mohapatra - Odissi
Sujata Mohapatra is arguably one of the finest Odissi dancers of recent times. Her Guru, Kelucharan Mohapatra was a legend in the world of Indian dance, and Sujata embodies all the very best traits of his style - grace, beauty, passion, energy and striking stage presence. For Indika, she performs a selection of much-loved classical pieces from the Odissi repertoire.
“Sujata Mohapatra... represented everything that is classical and timeless in the Odissi tradition” . The Hindu
Saturday 27 July
Indika Garden Party
Angel Field Garden4-7pmFree Admission
Evening Performance
The Capstone Theatre7:30pm
Pandit Ranajit Sengupta - sarodRishii Chowdury - tabla
Uniquely, Indian music is played to rāgas (melodic scales), which are prescribed for a particular time of day, a mood, or a season. When played in this way, the music or raga is heard as it was originally intended and with maximum effect. In this traditional early morning concert, Pandit Ranajit Sengupta prepares you for the day ahead with an energising and uplifting concert, accompanied by Tarang member and rising tabla star, Rishii Chowdhury.
Morning Raga
Angel Field Garden8am
Sunday 28 July
1st Half
Nisha Rajagopal - Carnatic vocal
Nisha Rajagopal is an emerging Carnatic vocalist. Originally from Canada, she moved to India to pursue her dream of becoming a musician, and she is now widely regarded as one of the finest Carnatic vocalists of her generation. She performs a selection of beautiful classical ragas accompanied by violin and mridangam.
2nd Half
Anjana Anand - BharatanatyamPriyadarsini Govind - Bharatanatyam
Priyadarsini Govind and Anjana Anand perform a duet of Bharatanatyam in addition to a selection of solo pieces.
Priyadarsini Govind is among the very best Bharatanatyam dancers of India. Her mesmerising performances take audiences
on a journey of emotion experienced through a range of amazing dance works.. Priyadarsini is known for her brilliant form and grace, and is widely admired for her unique ability to tell stories through her expertise in Abhinaya - the ability to communicate words, thoughts, ideas and emotions through facial expression.
Anjana Anand represents the next generation of talented Bharatanatyam dancers. A graduate of the legendary Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai, she is a talented performer and choreographer, with recent works being presented in Singapore and Sri Lanka. Her poise and grace are only matched by her energy, making her an engaging and inspirational dancer to watch.
“When Priyadarsini Govind puts on a show, she pours everything into it - especially her eyes” . The New York Times
Evening Performance
The Capstone Theatre7:30pm
Monday 29 July
1st Half
Pandit Ranajit Sengupta - sarodKousic Sen - tabla
Renowned for his energy and incredible skill on the sarod, Pandit Ranajit Sengupta is widely recognised as one of the leading sarod musicians of our time. He has toured extensively all over the world collaborating and performing with musicians across genres, and this influence has resulted in a unique style and musicality which enthuses audiences around the globe. He will be accompanied by brilliant tabla maestro Kousic Sen.
“His style of sarod playing resembles that of Ali Akbar Khan and reminds of the lyricism so much associated with the late Ustad, once described by Yehudi Menuhin as the greatest instrumentalist of all times”. The Hindu
2nd Half
Sanjukta Sinha - Kathak
Vibrant and beautiful are terms that immediately come to mind when one sees the young and talented Sanjukta Sinha take the stage. A student of legendary Kathak dancer and choreographer, Padma Bushan Smt. Kumudini Lakhia, she is able to push the classical boundaries of Kathak while retaining the traditional form with contemporary and aesthetically brilliant choreography, music, costumes and lighting.
“Sanjukta Sinha delighted in the immaculate technique, verve and involved intensity”. The Hindu
Evening Performance
The Capstone Theatre7:30pm
Photo: Devanch Jhaveri Photography
Sangeet Ratna Awards for the Young Musician of the Year
The Capstone Theatre7:30pm
Nritya Ratna Awardsfor the Young Dancer of the Year
The Capstone Theatre7:30pm
Tuesday 30 July Wednesday 31 July
Milapfest presents the first ‘Young Musician of the Year’ award in Indian classical music - the very first award of its kind in Europe. The competition recognises and applauds the talented youth who have dedicated themselves to the practice, preservation and promotion of Indian classical music in the UK and beyond. Six highly talented contestants will perform before a distinguished panel of world class musicians. The winner of the award will be announced at the end of the evening.
Milapfest presents the first ‘Young Dancer of the Year’ award in Indian classical dance - the very first award of its kind in Europe. The competition recognises and applauds the talented youth who have dedicated themselves to the practice, preservation and promotion of Indian classical dance in the UK and beyond. Six highly talented contestants will perform before a distinguished panel of world class musicians. The winner of the award will be announced at the end of the evening.
Rakesh Chaurasia - bansuri
The traditional morning raga concert is rooted in the Hindustani (North Indian) tradition where ragas are prescribed for a specific part of the day, season or mood. Start your day with the calming and uplifitng sounds of the bamboo flute, played by world renowned flautist Rakesh Chaurasia.
Morning Raga
Angel Field Garden8am
Thursday 1 August
Thursday 1 August
1st Half
Gaurav Mazumdar - sitarShahbaz Hussain - tabla
Among the leading sitarists of today, Gaurav Mazumdar is a world class performer and composer, and is the current Conductor of the UK’s National Youth Orchestra for Indian Music, Samyo. Discovered and taught by the Late Pandit Ravi Shankar, Gaurav is now one of the most sought-after and versatile sitarists of his generation. He is accompanied by Shahbaz Hussain on tabla.
“Gaurav Mazumdar conjured up magic on the meends of the sitar”. The Hindu
2nd Half
Prashant Shah - KathakKousic Sen - tabla
Presenting Kathak in a fresh and imaginative way is a hallmark of Prashant’s Guru, Padma Bushan Smt. Kumudini Lakhia, and Prashant continues the impressive tradition with performances which offer a unique and captivating Kathak experience. Now one of the world’s leading Kathak dancers, Prashant’s incredible skill and technique have enthralled audiences around the world. Prashant is accompanied by tabla maestro Kousic Sen.
“… new thinkers like Prashant Shah gives Kathak dance a promising future”. The Hindustan Times
Evening Performance
The Capstone Theatre7:30pm
Friday 2 August
1st Half
Lalgudi GJR Krishnan - violinPrathap Ramachandra - mridangam
Listening to the rich and resonant sound of Lalgudi GJR Krishan’s violin is a mesmerising experience taking audiences on a richly melodious journey into the heart of Carnatic music. Lalgudi GJR Krishnan is the torchbearer of an incredible musical legacy left by none other than his own father, the Late Lalgudi Jayaraman. His violin is complemented by Prathap Ramachandra on the quintessential south Indian drum, the mridangam.
2nd Half
Leela Samson - Bharatanatyam
Padma Shri Leela Samson is arguably the leading Bharatanatyam soloist of her generation. Strict adherence to the precise Kalakshetra style of her alma mater is the keystone of Leela’s performances, and out of this precision comes a purity and grandeur which are seldom seen in dance. Her immense sense of grace, control and technical brilliance are a joy to watch. For Indika, Leela performs a selection of pieces which feature pure dance (nritta), depictions of a various emotions (abhinaya) and drama (natya).
Evening Performance
The Capstone Theatre7:30pm
Find Us
PARKING
Limited parking is available at the venue 45 minutes prior to evening performances. Altenative parking is also available at Q Park on Epworth Street, just two minutes walk from the venue. For sat nav use L6 1LY. Hope University visitors are entitled to a discount rate, please request vouchers at Capstone Theatre reception.
BY CAR
From M62 follow signs to City Centre and Universities. For sat nav use Liverpool Hope University, L6 1HP.
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Bus: From Liverpool City Centre, Queens Square Bus Station, take any of buses 12, 13, 14, 14a, 14b and 19a, all of which ston near the campus on Islington near a large Staples store - please look out for this. The 21 and 345 stop directly outside the Campus on Shaw Street.
Rail: The Capstone Theatre is less than a mile away from Liverpool Lime Street Station. The main entrance to the station is directly opposite Queen Square bus terminal
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IndIkaSaturday 27 July - Friday 2 AugustThe Capstone Theatre
Indika Garden PartySaturday 27 July / 4pm-7pmFree
Daily evening performances / 7:30pmTickets £10 / £8 concessions / £5 U16sFestival pass £50Booking www.milapfest.com (no booking fee)Reservations 0151 291 3949 (Lines open Mon-Fri, 10am - 5pm)
Morning RagasSunday 28 July / 8amThursday 1 August / 8amFree admission
For for further details and bookings please visit www.milapfest.com or alternatively contact us with any queries at [email protected] or by calling 0151 291 3949.
Indika’s world-class performances create memorable experiences that will linger in your memory long after the event is over – so join us to uplift your senses and your summer!
