About The Event
Manjari Chaturvedi presents songs and stories from the Gwalior Gharana, from the traditions of the Royal Courts. Songs that were sung in the royal darbars. These will be sung by Vidushi Meeta Pandit, daughter of Guru L K Pandit the doyen of Gwalior gharana gayaki, who was in the Darbar of the Rulers of Gwalior, The Scindias. Vidushi Meeta is the 6th unbroken lineage of the Pandit family of Gwalior Gharana, which has kept classical music alive for over 250 years. Manjari Chaturvedi, will be telling the stories of the singers/dancers/musicians of the Gwalior court and do baithki bhaav abhinaya to the songs and the audience will be transported to the erstwhile Darbars.
The stories and music of an era that was larger than life, were all woven into a dream. Two women on stage lead you to a forgotten era, where one tells a story the other sings a composition associated with that story, and so on.
6th unbroken lineage of the Pandit family of Gwalior Gharana. A family that has kept classical music alive for more than 250 years. Experience the music and hear the stories of a bygone era. Ever wondered what music the Royalty listened to? Here we bring that to you!
- The Royal Darbar of Gwalior hears the stories from the lost pages of history, of the musicians as never before.
- The music of a lost era, recreated. A time warp. Travel back in time.
- The stories are from the actual incidents and oral narratives of Gwalior Gharana, that Pandit ji has shared with us. Some will make you laugh, some will leave you astounded by the sheer opulence of it.
- The first time relive the royal art of the performers of a lost century.
Come and experience the Royal Music of a lost era as two women performers weave a magical royal world of music, dance, and stories!
Tickets at Rs.200, Rs.350 & Rs.500 are also available at the Programmes desk, India Habitat Centre.
