Presented by Yaqub Ghauri and Sadia Rahman
Directed by Yaqub Ghauri

Research and scripted by Sadia Rahman, the theatre voice presentation focuses on the story of the legendary film actor, Dilip Kumar. In Hindustani, the performance unveils the saga of a fruit merchant’s son, Yusuf Khan and his transformation into Dilip Kumar
 

A segment from the Act of the Ashoka Garden ('Aśokavanikāṅkam'), the Fifth Act of Shaktibhadra's play, Ascharyachudamani, showing Ravana addressing the Moon while pining for Sita

Presented by Margi Madhu, son and disciple of Guru Moozhikkulam Kochukuttan Chakyar, who was the torch bearer of the Ammannoor style of acting

With artists of Nepathya – Centre for Excellence in Kutiyattam

Accompanists: Thalam: Dr. Indu G.; mizhavu: Kalamandalam Manikandan & Nepathya Jinesh; edakka: Kalanilayam Rajan; and make-up: Kalanilayam Sreejith Sundaran

Kutiyattam is one of India’s oldest living theatrical traditions. In 2003, it was proclaimed Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
 

CONCERT
Carlos Kleiber conducts New Year’s Concert 1992
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
(90 min; 1992; dvd)

One of the most gifted conductors of the second half of the twentieth century also excelled in the lighter Viennese classics, of which the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual New Year’s Concerts are such a notable celebration. This 1992 concert celebrated the 150th Jubilee Year of the VPO and won particular acclaim. Kleiber’s unorthodox conducting looks so expressive, so fluid, that at times it seems as if it must be improvised on the spot. In fact, he was wont to insist on copious rehearsal time in which to secure those lean, crystalline textures. Featuring music by Johann Strauss II, Johan Strauss I, Josef Strauss and Otto Nicolai.

Curated & Introduced by Sunit Tandon
 

Shakkar ke 5 Daane (75 min)
Play in Hindi written by Manav Kaul
Directed by Vishaal Vashishtha

Presented by Nabhya Theatre Group

Shakkar ke paanch daane (Five grains of sugar) recounts the personal journey of Rajkumar – a young man from small town India, where nothing spectacular ever happens. The play revolves around the choices he makes, especially when pushed into a corner. Rajkumar’s is a universal journey filled with delightful events and speckled with life-changing experiences

OPERA
Gaetano Donizetti: L’Elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love)
(133 min; 2006; dvd; English subtitles)
From the Opera National de Paris with Heidi Grant Murphy (Adina); Paul Groves (Nemorino); Laurent Naouri (Belcore); Ambrogio Maestri (Dulcamara); Aleksandra Zamojska (Giannetta)

Orchestra and Chorus of the Opera National de Paris
Conductor: Edward Gardner
Stage Direction & Costumes: Laurent Pelly

A classic ‘rom com’ of an opera – both funny and touching. Naïve Nemorino is besotted with the beautiful land owner Adina. However, she torments him with her indifference and attaches herself instead to the experienced charmer Belcore. After hearing about the legend of Tristan and Isolde Nemorino, in desperation, wonders if a love potion may be the answer to his prayers. He seeks the help of the traveling quack Dr. Dulcamara, who gives him ‘The Elixir of Love’. Is this the reason for Nemorino’s sudden popularity with every girl in the village? Will he gain Adina’s love before it’s too late?

Curated & Introduced by Sunit Tandon

By Rishabh Jain, award-winning Indian pianist based in London, UK

Rishabh will present a concert featuring compositions by Indian composer Nipun Cheema, whose works are inspired by art, philosophy, and science fiction, juxtaposed with timeless classics from the Western repertoire, including Claude Debussy, Ludwig van Beethoven and the British composer Edwin York

BALLET
Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird & The Rite of Spring
(85 min; 2008; dvd)
From the Mariinsky Theatre

The Firebird with Ekatarina Kondaurova (The Firebird); Ilya Kuznetsov (Ivan Tsarevich); Marianna Pavlova (The Princess); Vladimir Ponomarev (Kashchei)

The Rite of Spring with Alexandra Iosifidi (The Chosen One); Elena Bazhenova (300-Year-Old Woman); Vladimir Ponomarev (The Wise Elder)

Mariinsky Orchestra and Ballet
Conductor: Valery Gergiev

The Firebird (1910), Stravinsky’s breakthrough masterpiece, was inspired by a Russian legend telling of the capture by Prince Ivan Tsarevich of a marvellous bird from a tree of golden apples in the enchanted garden of the evil and immortal Kashchei. The Firebird, in exchange for its freedom, gives Ivan one of its flaming feathers, telling him that one day it would be useful..

The Rite of Spring (1913) completed the break with the old style of music and choreography and caused a scandal at its premiere. It tells of a great pagan ritual in which wise elders are seated in a circle and are observing the dance before death of the girl whom they are offering as a sacrifice to the god of Spring.

The design and choreography of both ballets are rare re-constructions of the original productions by Sergei Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes

Curated by Samaresh Chatterji. Introduced by Sunit Tandon
 

CONCERT
Lang Lang Live at Carnegie Hall
(103 min; 2003; dvd)

The star Chinese pianist Lang Lang, featuring in his first DVD, a live recording of his sensational Carnegie Hall debut recital on November 7, 2003, featuring music by Schumann, Haydn, Schubert, Tan Dun, Chopin and Liszt.

Curated & Introduced by Sunit Tandon
  

(51 min; 2023; English)
Directed by Nisha Mahajan who will introduce the film

Screening will be followed by a discussion with the Director

The film showcases a dance production designed to create awareness about the role of Yoga in helping one achieve excellence in physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. 

Organised as part of the programmes to mark World Yoga Day 2024
 

Carnatic Vocal Recital
By Chaitrra Sairam from Chennai, disciple of Smt Bombay Jayashri Ramnath 

At 19:00
Carnatic Violin Recital
By G. Raghavendra Prasath from Delhi, disciple of  Kalaimaamani Shri V.S.K Chakrapani