Melbourne Hindustani Classical Music Society

the home of Hindustani Classical music in Melbourne.

Melbourne Hindustani Classical Music Society

The MHCMS hosts recitals of talented and knowledgeable Hindustani Classical Musicians for the wider community to enjoy.

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2023 Melbourne International Festival of

Hindustani Classical Music

Friday 10th - Sunday 12th March 2023

An enchanting weekend of world-class music

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Pt Govindrao Tembe Memorial Recital

7pm Friday 10th March 2023

The curtain raiser for the 2023 edition of Melbourne International Festival of Hindustani Classical Music will feature the esteemed Jaipur gharana vocalist Pt Sudheer Pote , with highly regarded young musicians - Yashwant Vaishnav and Tanmay Deochake accompanying him on the Tabla and Harmonium respectively.

The evening will open with a Sarod recital by Melbourne based Saby Bhattacharya with Jay Dabgar on Tabla (also Melbourne based).

This recital is presented in the memory of Pt Govindrao Tembe, a classical Harmonium player trained in the Jaipur gharana, stage actor, and music composer.

To be held at Hawthorn Arts Centre

Deepika Shome Memorial Recital

2pm Saturday 11th March 2023

A rare afternoon event showcasing the introspective afternoon Raags of Hindustani classical music, and featuring an all-Melbourne based ensemble of musicians.
Viraj Salvi will open the afternoon with a vocal recital accompanied by Pandurang Torvi on Tabla and Prasad Karve on Harmonium.

Vinod Prasanna will present a classical flute recital in the second half with Pranav Ramji on Tabla.

This recital is presented in the memory of Deepika Shome, a much loved Melbourne based teacher of Hindustani classical music who introduced this wonderful music to an entire generation of Melbournians.

Dr. Vaman Betigeri Memorial Recital

7pm Saturday 11th March 2023

A musical treat with one of India’s pre-eminent vocalists, Vd Aarti Ankalikar-Tikekar, with highly regarded young musicians - Yashwant Vaishnav and Tanmay Deochake accompanying her on the Tabla and Harmonium respectively. Vd Ankalikar-Tikekar sings in the Agra as well as Gwalior and Jaipur styles, and was trained by the legendary Vd Kishori Amonkar.

She is also well known as a singer in the Marathi, Konkani and Hindi film Industry who has received two National Film Awards for Best Female Playback Singer. She was the main playback singer for the iconic Shyam Benegal film, Sardari Begum, and has also sung for the movies Antarnaad, De dhakka, Savlee, and Ek Hazarachi Note.

The evening will open with a vocal recital by Melbourne based Ranjitha Suresh, with Pandurang Toravi on Tabla and Saugato Ghosh on Harmonium.

This recital is presented in the memory of Dr. Vaman Betigeri, a Melbourne based medical practitioner who loved Hindustani classical music.

Satyendra Misra Memorial Recital

10am Sunday 12th March 2023

A morning of deep, meditative Raags presented by ‘Surmani’ Kuljit Singh Sangar, Yashwant Vaishnav on Tabla and Tanmay Deochake on Harmonium. Kuljit ji is a masterful vocalist whose recitals feature an evocative blend of technique, artistry and finesse.

The morning will open with a Sitar recital by Saikat Bhattacharya, accompanied on the Tabla by Mansa Singh Namdhari.

This recital is presented in the memory of Satyendra Misra, the inaugural President and co-founder of Melbourne Hindustani Classical Music Society.

Pt Vishnu Digambar Paluskar Memorial Recital

7pm Sunday 12th March 2023

The finale of the 2023 edition of Melbourne International Festival of Hindustani Classical Music will feature the mesmerising Kirana gharana vocalist, Pt Jaiteerth Mevundi, accompanied by highly regarded young musicians - Yashwant Vaishnav and Tanmay Deochake on the Tabla and Harmonium respectively. Pt Mevundi’s music reflects his deep spiritual leanings, and is reminiscent of his legendary Dada-Guru, Pt Bhimsen Joshi.

The evening will commence with a short presentation of Harmonium and Tabla solos by Tanmay Deochake and Yashwant Vaishnav.

This recital is presented in the memory of the legendary Hindustani vocalist Pt Vishnu Digambar Paluskar, who famously popularised Hindustani classical music amongst the masses in the early 20th century CE. He sang the original version of Raghupati Rāghav Rāja Rām and is credited with arranging India's national song, Vandé Mātaram.

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