Jazz concert led by Christophe Marguet (drums, compositions) 
With Robin Fincker (saxophone); Bruno Angelini (piano); and Hélène Labarrière (double bass)

Pronto! Brings together four major personalities from the European jazz scene. The Quartet nurtures a collective language from each member’s universe to create a distinctive sound, a completely new sound identity, specific to the group

(Collaboration: Delhi Music Society)
 

Curated by Rajiv Mehrotra

Seven Wonders of the Muslim World
(56 min; 2008; English)

The film traces the history and message of Islam through the lives of six young people and the historic mosques across the Muslim world where they worship. As they leave their homes and families to travel to Saudi Arabia, they embark on a most sacred journey – the pilgrimage to Mecca, birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness The Dalai Lama)

The Prophet and the Poet

Presented by Bangalore Little Theatre

Designed and Directed by Vijay Padaki

With Naveen Tater and Karan Singh

Narrator: Minti Jain

An original play based on the exchange of letters and articles between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore over 25 years, with the Indian freedom struggle as the backdrop. The letters reveal how the two personalities differed significantly on the form and content of the freedom movement. The differences widened over the years. However the depth of their personalities maintained genuine respect for each other in spite of deep differences on ideological grounds

This programme is presented to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee year of both the IIC and Bangalore Little Theatre

Kathak Recital
By Nishtha Budhlakoti from Delhi, disciple of  Guru Prerana Shrimali 
Accompanists: Fateh Singh Gangani (tabla); Fateh Ali (sitar); and  Arti Srivastava Gedam (padhant)

At 19:00
Kuchipudi Recital
By T. Reddi Lakshmi from Delhi, disciple of  Gurus, Padmasri Jayarama Rao and Vanashree Rao 
 

Carnatic Vocal Recital

By Sudha Raghuraman
Accompanied by G. Raghuraman (flute); and M.V. Chandra Shekar (mridangam)

Followed by
Dhrupad Recital

By Ustad Faiyazuddin Wasifuddin Dagar
Accompanied by Pt. Mohanshyam Sharma on pakhawaj

(Collaboration: Dagar Brothers Memorial Trust)
 

Hindustani Violin Recital

By  Durga Sharma from Bangalore, disciple of  Vidushi Madhuram Krishnam  & Pt. Shailendra Janardan
Accompanist: Manoj Patidar on tabla

At 19:00
Hindustani Vocal Recital

By Vishwas Shirgaonkar from Pune, disciple of  Pt. Ratnakar Pai; Pt. Anandrao Limaye and Pt. Yeshwantbuwa Joshi

Accompanists: Kaustuv Swain on tabla; and Mausam on harmonium  

Children’s cultural film festival, a screening of films on heritage made by children across different schools in Delhi

(Collaboration: Intach)

1st International Puppet Film Festival organised in collaboration with Katkatha Puppet Arts Trust; and with the support of the French Institute, New Delhi. The festival presents 21 films from 11 countries that hero the puppet. The festival is divided into three categories - children’s films, documentaries and fiction. The festival also includes an exhibition; discussions with filmmakers and puppeteers who will present their work and vision; as well as workshops

Film Screening Details

At 18:00
Sattriya  Duet Recital

By Mridusmita Das from Delhi, disciple of Guru Bhuban Bora and Guru RamkrishnaTalukdar; and Tusti Tanaya Saharia from Delhi, disciple of Shri Ramakrishna Talukdar and Guru Indira P.P. Bora

At 19:00
Bharatanatyam Recital

By Suhail Bhan from Delhi, disciple of Guru Justin McCarthy
 

Songs of Love, Longing and Separation

The Langa and Manganiar are both hereditary musician communities from Western Rajasthan, and have a rich and varied musical repertoire handed down from generations. Songs of longing and separation are one of the most evocative of their repertoire, as is the case in many musical traditions of India. These range from romantic songs sung at weddings for the patrons, devotional songs pining for the divine lover, or those that are part of romantic ballads among others

An evening with Multan Khan Manganiar; Askar Khan Langa and Sardar Khan Langa (vocals & Sindhi sarangi); Firoz Khan Manganiar (vocal & dholak); and Ghewar Khan Manganiar (vocals & kamaicha)

Conceptualised and curated by Shubha Chaudhuri