One of the most sought after Bansuri players right now Pravin Godkhindi performs at the Bhavan Centre for the first time. This gifted musician speaks to Bhavan's Marketing Officer Tulika Pandey about this very special concert and what he's got in store for those coming along on 9th March 2014. He also talks about his beloved Bansuri, gives tips to those learning the instrument and about the people who have been "instrumental" in his training. 

This will be a chance to witness his masterful playing as he promises to make the Bansuri sing. On Tabla will be highly acclaimed artiste and Bhavan’s dynamic Tabla teacher, Rajkumar Misra.

He'll also be giving a two-day workshop on Sat 8th and Sun 9th March at the Bhavan, and which is open to all. 

Log onto www.bhavan.net for more info..

Interview of Indian Classical Flute player Pravin Godkhindi

It was a sombre event but a celebration nonetheless, paying tribute to one of the world’s greatest musical minds. The memorial event for Sitar virtuoso and Bhavan’s Patron Pandit Ravi Shankar on 24th February 2013, was not only attended by those who were lucky enough to be closely associated with him, but also countless others who were enchanted by the man and his music.

Speakers at the event included the Acting High Commissioner for India, His Excellency Dr V.K Paul, Bhavan’s Vice Chairman Padma Shri Dr John Marr, Pandit Ravi Shankar's student Pirashanna Thevarajah and Anoushka Shankar.

The piece in this report (Raag Bhairavi) was composed by Pandit Ravi Shankar and was performed on the night by one of his students and Sitar teacher at the Bhavan, Sanjay Guha. He was accompanied by resident guru for the Mridangam M.Balachandar, along with Vina, Sitar and Tabla students from the centre.

Tribute to Ravi Shankar

The Bhavan Centre's Odissi department presents a long-awaited performance by some of the most talented Odissi dancers in the UK and India and their students. 

Bhavan speaks to Urbi Basu, the current teacher at the Institute who took over from her mentor and trainer Swapnokalpa Dasgupta over a year ago. She starts off with describing the story of Behula, a famous figure from the ancient traditional tale of the Mangal Kavyas. 

Saturday 1st December | 6pm
Tickets: £10, £7.50
To book, call 020 7381 3086/4608
www.bhavan.net 

Venue: 4a Castletown Road, West Kensington, London, W14 9HE

Behula's story

Features of Odissi dancing: contributor Urbi Basu (Bhavan's resident Odissi dance teacher)
Picture: Swapnokalpa Dasgupta

This interview was recorded in preparation for a special Odissi dance performance at the Bhavan on Saturday 1st December | 6pm

Saturday 1st December | 6pm
Tickets: £10, £7.50
To book, call 020 7381 3086/4608
www.bhavan.net 

Venue: 4a Castletown Road, West Kensington, London, W14 9HE

Features of Odissi dancing

Urbi Basu speaks about the importance of performing on stage, for a student and why it's an integral part of training. 

The interview was recorded to mark a special Odissi dance show, taking place at the Bhavan on Saturday 1st December | 6pm

Picture: Urbi Basu

Saturday 1st December | 6pm
Tickets: £10, £7.50
To book, call 020 7381 3086/4608
www.bhavan.net 

Venue: 4a Castletown Road, West Kensington, London, W14 9HE

Performing on stage

Urbi Basu talks about the process involved in putting a show like this together and its most interesting aspects.

The interview was recorded to mark a special Odissi dance show, taking place at the Bhavan on Saturday 1st December | 6pm

Picture: Urbi Basu with her dance students

Saturday 1st December | 6pm
Tickets: £10, £7.50
To book, call 020 7381 3086/4608
www.bhavan.net 

Venue: 4a Castletown Road, West Kensington, London, W14 9HE

Putting a dance show together

Urbi Basu describes why she chose the story of Behula as the basis of the second half of the show.
 
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The Bhavan Centre's Odissi department presents a long-awaited performance by some of the most talented Odissi dancers in the UK and India along with their students. 

Saturday 1st December | 6pm
Tickets: £10, £7.50
To book, call 020 7381 3086/4608
www.bhavan.net 

Venue: 4a Castletown Road, West Kensington, London, W14 9HE


Why Behula?

A final comment about what the audience should take away from the show......a special message perhaps, Urbi Basu gives us her thoughts...

Saturday 1st December | 6pm
Tickets: £10, £7.50
To book, call 020 7381 3086/4608
www.bhavan.net 

Venue: 4a Castletown Road, West Kensington, London, W14 9HE

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