Saturday 28 January 2012 03:03 AM



The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan welcomes all who have an interest in Indian art and culture. The Bhavan's teachings follow those of Mahatma Gandhi. In the light of this philosophy, the Bhavan is a secular, non-political institute open to all regardless of race, gender or creed.

GENERATION NEXT
03-02-2012
Tag line: One wedding. Three different years, And a whole heap of problems. Don't miss this exciting new play written by Asian screen icon Meera Syal and directed by Ram Gulrajani, showing at the Bhavan. Generation Next follows the couple and their guests on their explosive wedding day in 1979, 2005 and 2035. Three shows every night from Friday 3rd February to Sunday 5th February. Su

MADHURA SMRITI
11-02-2012
Manodharma U.K presents a Karnatic vocal concert to mark Manorama Prasad's 20 years of service to music in the UK A special performance by this talented musicologist, performer, conductor, music teacher and composer who has been in the mainstream music industry for the last two decades.

OVERTONE WORKSHOP
12-02-2012
This one-day overtone singing workshop for beginners covers all the basic mouth positions and theory to get everyone singing overtones. The workshop is conducted by Overtone singer Rollin Rachele, who has a First class honours degree in Indian classical music, which the Bhavan has been running in association with Trinity Laban.

BHINNA ABHINNA
12-02-2012
This concert will search for new beginnings using classical music traditions through modern experimental approaches with Indian and Western instruments and the voice. Bhinna Abhinna (translated from Sanskrit to mean Separate yet One) is a series which celebrates and highlights the compatibility between different musical styles.

COLOURS AND SHAPES-
14-02-2012
Feb 14-23, 2012 Private View: Tuesday 14 Feb , 6pm. Lucia Dan, Elisa Tobia, Clelia Cortemiglia, Erica Sclavi, Ivano Pardi, Matilde Mulè, Gianluigi Serravalli, Marino Lecchi, Maria Bonfiglio, Stefania Buccio Gonzato, Romeo Michelotto, Roberta Diazzi, Enrico Agosti, Carla Monti, Ruth Withall, Gabriella Ceccherini, Luciano Iannucci, Paolo Remondini, Antonio Gentilini, Riccardo Codig

SAMPRADAYAM
18-02-2012
An evening featuring two instruments that are iconic to Indian Classical Music. The concert will be presented in two halves. Smt Subathra Raguraman will start the proceedings as she lends her smooth touches to the vina. The second half will feature Sri Balu Raguraman on the violin, as he continues to collaborate with some of the greatest percussionists from the world of Indian classical music.

SHIVRATRI POOJA
20-02-2012
Cultural programme of music and dance, pooja followed by Prasad (dinner). Sponsored by Bhagwan Mirchandani Family

PRAVISHA RADHE
03-03-2012
An evening of Bharatanatyam, where the dancers portray the various nayikas (heroines) through Radha and her eternal love for Krishna. A collaboration between the Indian Dance Society and guest artists

A RARE MUSICAL EVENING
10-03-2012
Hindustani classical at its best - this show promises to be a treat for any music lover. It features one of the top most tabla players of his generation, who is guaranteed to leave you spellbound. Also performing will be well established and emerging talent in Indian Classical music based here in the UK.

PARAMPARA
11-03-2012
An evening of solo violin recitals by the students of Balu Raguraman.

 

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