‘Saaneki – Indelible impressions of Assam’ – A cultural extravaganza to showcase the Sattriya culture of Assam is going to be held at the majestic NCPA – Experimental Theatre on 13th of November 2011.

Kuhipaat Foundation, being the non-profit initiative, would appreciate any kind of financial support from every person who feels for the cause of bringing out Sattriya Culture to the national platform.

We are very thankful to Mallika Kondoli Baideu, Mridusmita Das, the Gayan Bayan team, the Bhortal Nritya team, as they have agreed to do the performance without any demand of a professional fee.

NCPA in collaboration with VIDYA presents a spectacular evening to light up the lives of many. In a show of both warmth and fervour, watch Malaysia-based Odissi exponent Ramli Ibrahim perform his breathtaking production Vision of Forever, to raise funds for the education and empowerment of less privileged children across the country.

26 years ago, VIDYA was created on a verandah at IIT Delhi with six children from the nearby slums. Since then, it has transformed the lives of over 2,00,000 families through its programmes. The performance exemplifies the works of the late Odissi pioneer Deba Prasad Das. It unleashes powerful images from the Shaivite and Tantric traditions, bringing out the terrifying beauty associated with the repertoire of Ramli’s late guru. The work focuses on the spiritual awakenings of an acolyte who eventually encounters the vision of glory of the universal spirit through dance.

In Vision of Forever, Ibrahim has chosen an Odissi repertoire from three major gurus of this tradition: Durga Charan Ranbir, Gajendra Kumar Panda and Deba Prasad Das.

Most of the works were commissioned by Sutra over the past 25 years and will feature Sutra’s principal dancers: Rathimalar, Geethika Sree, Nishah Devi, Michelle Chang, Thrisherna and Guna. The focal point of Vision of Forever will be the Ardhanariswara performed by Ramli and Rathimalar.

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THE CLASS ACT – an English Play – (Comedy)

JUNE – Friday 17 -7pm | Saturday 18 – 7pm | Sunday 19 – 4pm & 7pm.

at NCPA, Nariman Point.

Call 22824567 for tickets | ONLINE Booking – www.bookmyshow.com

Written & Directed by Meherzad Patel.

CAST: Sajeel Parakh, Danesh Irani, Meherzad Patel, Danesh Khambata, Lucky Vakharia and Max Fernandes.

ABOUT THE PLAY – The play is based in an acting class where the students come from different religious backgrounds and disagree on almost everything leading to utter chaos and conflict in a classroom full of bad actors and social misfits who represent the myth of “unity in diversity” in our society today.

Production Team – Darayus Subedar, Sharmeela Kazerouni, Mihir Mehra, Ameen Kazerouni, Kushal Kakad, Sananda Mukhopadhyaya, Karan Jhaveri, Chetan Chand

NCPA, Nariman Point
Nariman Point
Mumbai, India

NCPA’s Mudra Dance Week is back!!!

Explore the Indian ‘Yang’ with Five Indian Dance forms over Four Fantastic days on the theme Nayaka — the male character in Indian dance tradition. From 26th to 29th April, 2011, at the NCPA

A famous dancer once said “It takes an athlete to dance, but an artiste to be a dancer.” The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), India’s premiere art and culture institution has curated and will present the third edition of Mudra Dance Week with eight outstanding artistes, from all over India, performing Kathak, Odissi, Kathakali, Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi on the theme of Nayaka — the male character in Indian dance tradition. The Festival will commence from 26th April leading to a grand finale on the 29th April commemorating the International Dance Day.

HIGHLGHTS OF THE FESTIVAL

8 different artists from around India to perform
5 different dance forms Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Bharatanatyam, Odissi and Kathak to be performed
3 great male artists Lingaraj Pradhan (Odissi), Sheejith Krishna (Bharatanatyam) and Margi Vijayakumar (Kathakali) to perform
3 group, 3 solo and 1 duet performance over a span of 4 days
Finale of the NCPA Mudra Dance Week on International Dance Day to feature two stalwarts: Sujata Mohapatra, disciple and daughter-in-law of Kelucharan Mohapatra, and Sheejith Krishna of Kalakshetra

See the full Schedule here: http://www.ncpamumbai.com/announcements/ncpa-mudra-dance-week-april-26-29-ncpa

Download the press release here: http://www.ncpamumbai.com/files/NCPA%20Mudra%20Dance%20Week%20release_0.pdf

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April 26th, 2011
Experimental Theatre, NCPA
7.00 pm
Lingaraj Pradhan (Odissi solo)
Shambhavi Vaze (Kathak group)

April 27th, 2011
Experimental Theatre, NCPA
7.00 pm
Margi Vijaykuar (Kathakali solo)
Sharmila Biswas (Odissi group)

April 28th, 2011
Little Theatre
7.00 pm
Umang Divyasena (Bharata Natyam) & Shobha Korambli (Kutchipudi)

April 29th, 2011
Tata Theatre, NCPA
7.00 pm
Sujata Mohapatra (Odissi solo)
Sheejith Krishna (Bharata Natyam group)

NCPA, Mumbai,

Chamber music concerts
Quatuor Ebene
Shani Diluka, Piano
Akiko Yamamoto, Piano
Mathilde Borsarello-Herrmann, Violin
…Olivier Patey, Clarinet
Gauthier Herrmann, Cello
Tata Theatre
Wednesday, 9th – 7.00 pm
Experimental Theatre
Thursday, 10th and Saturday, 12th – 7.00 pm

The 7th Arties Festival at the NCPA will feature some masterpieces and some unusual music from the Chamber music repertoire. Founded in March 2008 by cellist Gauthier Herrmann, in partnership with the NCPA, Arties Festival has become an event which is much awaited by music lovers in Mumbai.

The growing family of musicians, who participate in the festival, include some of the most sought-after musicians in the world, who play at important festivals and venues, and who are section leaders of prominent orchestras. The programmes are always inventive, yet pleasing, and the festival has enabled audiences in Mumbai to hear some music which has never been performed here as well as masterpieces from the repertoire.

Programme for March 9:

Schubert: Fantasie for piano 4 hands D 940
Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 59 No. 1 Razumovsky
Brahms: Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet Op. 115

Programme for March 10:

Debussy: Sonata for Violin and Pianoin G minor
Dvorák: Dumky trio Op. 90
Ravel: String Quartet in F major

Programme for March 12:

Beethoven: Trio Op. 11 for Clarinet, Cello and Piano
Louise Farrenc: Trio Op. 44 for Clarinet, Cello and Piano

Quatuor Ebene: Pierre Colombet, Violin 1; Gabriel Le Magadure, Violin 2; Mathieu Herzog, Viola; Raphaël Merlin, Cello

Tickets: Rs. 500, 300 & 200/- (Tata Theatre)
Rs. 500 & 300/- (Experimental Theatre)

http://www.ncpamumbai.com/event/arties-festival-i-march-2011

An NCPA Centre for the Promotion of Arts and Culture Trust presentation

NCPA, Mumbai,

For adults who have always wanted to learn dance, an opportunity to try the steps, mudras, and expressions of four different forms of classical Indian dance- Bharata Natyam, Mohiniattam, Odissi and Kathak.

Participants will warm up, stretch, learn dance steps, watch short demonstrations by the instructors, and see the costumes, jewellery and music that are all a part of classical Indian dance. The workshop is for those aged seventeen and above.

All are welcome; no previous dance experience is required.

Registration Fee: `2,000/- (for both days, all-inclusive, to be paid in advance). Registration now open. Please contact Binaifar at (022) 6622 3822 or 9869112010 or Bilva at (022) 66223745.

Venue: West Room 1
Time: Saturday, 12th & Sunday, 13th – 10.30 am to 12.30 pm

NCPA, Mumbai,