FILMS ON SPIRITUALITY AND OTHER DIMENSION
Curated by Rajiv Mehrotra
The Motivation Breakthrough: Secrets to Turning on The Tuned-Out Child
(90 min; dvd; English)
A film presented by Richard Lavoie
What does it take to motivate the “forgotten” student that traditional methods just don’t seem to reach? Educator, Richard Lavoie draws on decades of teaching experience to demonstrate six basic motivational styles and strategies for inspiring the most withdrawn and reluctant student
When The Pleats Dance
An exhibition that traces the evolution of Bharatanatyam dance costumes over four decades based on the collection of Geeta Chandran, well-known Bharatanatyam exponent
Curated by Sandhya Raman, designer
Preview on Tuesday, 9 June 2015 at 18:30
The visual journey begins with the early traditional costumes in various styles – pyjama costume, cycle-cut costume and skirt costume; the process of dance-costume designing; drawings and sketches; fabric samples and colour stories, etc. Costumes photographed in action by Rakesh Sahai; and a display of hair jewels and dance jewellery
As part of the exhibition, there will be brief demonstrations in the Art Gallery at 18:30 by students of Natya Vriksha on 12 and 13 June 2015 and 19 and 20 June 2015
Curated by Sandhya Raman, designer
Preview on Tuesday, 9 June 2015 at 18:30
The visual journey begins with the early traditional costumes in various styles – pyjama costume, cycle-cut costume and skirt costume; the process of dance-costume designing; drawings and sketches; fabric samples and colour stories, etc. Costumes photographed in action by Rakesh Sahai; and a display of hair jewels and dance jewellery
As part of the exhibition, there will be brief demonstrations in the Art Gallery at 18:30 by students of Natya Vriksha on 12 and 13 June 2015 and 19 and 20 June 2015
India – Sri Lanka: The Fishermen Dispute
Speaker: Professor V. Suryanarayan, Nelson Mandela Chair for Afro-Asian Studies, Department of International Relations, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (Kerala)
SONGLINES – EXPLORING MUSICAL GENRES
On and Off the Records (52 min; 2014; dvd; English)
Director: Pratik Biswas
The history of 20th century Hindustani classical music and the travelogue of recording in India are inseparable. How does this constant and continuous interplay affect the aesthetics of one of the oldest musical traditions of the world? What is the impact of this influence on the overall musical experience of both the musician and the audience?
Director: Pratik Biswas
The history of 20th century Hindustani classical music and the travelogue of recording in India are inseparable. How does this constant and continuous interplay affect the aesthetics of one of the oldest musical traditions of the world? What is the impact of this influence on the overall musical experience of both the musician and the audience?
SONGLINES – EXPLORING MUSICAL GENRES
Ocean of Melody – I & II
(52 min; 2014; dvd; English & with subtitles)
Director: Laili Dutta
Ocean of Melody is a two-part documentary that delves into key aspects that construct the framework of Indian classical music vis a vis its two forms – Hindustani and Carnatic. The film explores the fluidity that these forms of music allow within a well-defined structure – one that is derived intrinsically from constant improvisations by the performer
(52 min; 2014; dvd; English & with subtitles)
Director: Laili Dutta
Ocean of Melody is a two-part documentary that delves into key aspects that construct the framework of Indian classical music vis a vis its two forms – Hindustani and Carnatic. The film explores the fluidity that these forms of music allow within a well-defined structure – one that is derived intrinsically from constant improvisations by the performer
SONGLINES – EXPLORING MUSICAL GENRES
Knocking on Heaven’s Door (52 min; 2011; dvd; English & with subtitles)
Director: Sanjay Barnela & Samreen Farooqui
Spanning across multiple musical genres, Tripti, Shehnaz, Afflatus and Jivi Ben bare their hearts, sing and speak their truths about their aspirations and struggles in a documentary that seamlessly weaves personal stories with the soul of blues, pop, rock and devotional folk music
Director: Sanjay Barnela & Samreen Farooqui
Spanning across multiple musical genres, Tripti, Shehnaz, Afflatus and Jivi Ben bare their hearts, sing and speak their truths about their aspirations and struggles in a documentary that seamlessly weaves personal stories with the soul of blues, pop, rock and devotional folk music
SONGLINES – EXPLORING MUSICAL GENRES
Two Films by Vasudha Joshi
To Catch the Wind (30 min; 2008; dvd; English)
As a musician has pointed out, “people have always travelled, and so has music.” It is not strange therefore to encounter the notes of American blues music across the folk traditions of India from Phulbani, Jharkhand, Assam or Kerala. The film seeks to explore these connections and hints at the deep-rooted links between musical traditions which have thrived on opposite ends of the globe
Songlines (45 min; 2010; dvd; English)
An exploration of blues notes in folk music across India
To Catch the Wind (30 min; 2008; dvd; English)
As a musician has pointed out, “people have always travelled, and so has music.” It is not strange therefore to encounter the notes of American blues music across the folk traditions of India from Phulbani, Jharkhand, Assam or Kerala. The film seeks to explore these connections and hints at the deep-rooted links between musical traditions which have thrived on opposite ends of the globe
Songlines (45 min; 2010; dvd; English)
An exploration of blues notes in folk music across India
SUMMER SONATA – FILMS ON OPERAS AND BALLETS
Don Quixote (85 min; dvd)
Ballet by Mikhail Baryshnikov
With Cynthia Harvey, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Richard Schafer, Brian Adams
Choreography: Mikhail Baryshnikov
Music: Ludwig Minkus
Conductor: Paul Connelly
Baryshnikov’s sparkling full-length production of Don Quixote captures all the excitement, Spanish colour and humour of Cervantes’ original masterpiece. It is one of the most popular and joyful ballets surviving from the Imperial Russian ballet’s repertory
Ballet by Mikhail Baryshnikov
With Cynthia Harvey, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Richard Schafer, Brian Adams
Choreography: Mikhail Baryshnikov
Music: Ludwig Minkus
Conductor: Paul Connelly
Baryshnikov’s sparkling full-length production of Don Quixote captures all the excitement, Spanish colour and humour of Cervantes’ original masterpiece. It is one of the most popular and joyful ballets surviving from the Imperial Russian ballet’s repertory
SUMMER SONATA – FILMS ON OPERAS AND BALLETS
La Fille du Regiment (The Daughter of the Regiment)
(121 min; dvd; English subtitles)
Gaetano Donizetti’s comic opera in two acts follows Marie, a feisty young girl raised by a regiment of French soldiers high in the Alps during World War II
With Juan Diego Flórez, Patricia Ciofi
Orchestra and Coro del Teatro Carlo Felice di Genova
Conductor: Riccardo Frizza
(121 min; dvd; English subtitles)
Gaetano Donizetti’s comic opera in two acts follows Marie, a feisty young girl raised by a regiment of French soldiers high in the Alps during World War II
With Juan Diego Flórez, Patricia Ciofi
Orchestra and Coro del Teatro Carlo Felice di Genova
Conductor: Riccardo Frizza
SUMMER SONATA – FILMS ON OPERAS AND BALLETS
Die Kamiliendame (Lady of the Camellias)
(123 min; dvd; 1987)
Ballet by John Neumeier
Music: Frédéric Chopin
With Marsha Haydéé, Ivan Liška, François Klaus, Colleen Scott
Hamburg Ballet, NDR Sinfonie Orchester
Conductor: Heribert Beissel
Based on Alexander Dumas’ 19th century French novel, Lady of the Camellias follows the tragic affair of Marguerite, one of Paris’ most sought-after courtesans, and Armand, a young gentleman from the country
(123 min; dvd; 1987)
Ballet by John Neumeier
Music: Frédéric Chopin
With Marsha Haydéé, Ivan Liška, François Klaus, Colleen Scott
Hamburg Ballet, NDR Sinfonie Orchester
Conductor: Heribert Beissel
Based on Alexander Dumas’ 19th century French novel, Lady of the Camellias follows the tragic affair of Marguerite, one of Paris’ most sought-after courtesans, and Armand, a young gentleman from the country