Melbourne Hindustani Classical Music Society
The home of Hindustani Classical music in Melbourne
UPCOMING EVENTS
2pm Sunday 23rd August
Riyaaz session
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A bi-monthly forum for Hindustani Classical Music learners to come together to listen and practice their art. All levels welcome. Interested students may send an email to [email protected] for further details and to register. |
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4pm Sunday 5th September
Sri Koushik Aithal (Vocal)
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The Naadasonic Foundation, supported by the MHCMS, presents its flagship annual concert next month. This year, we are delighted to welcome Shri Koushik Aithal, guru of leading Melbourne-based vocalist Ranjitha Suresh ji. Shri Koushik Aithal is a highly acclaimed Hindustani Classical vocalist from Bengaluru and distinguished disciple of Pt. Parameshwar Hegde. He is the recipient of the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar (2016) and the Promising Artist Award from ITC Sangeet Research Academy (2006). He will be accompanied by Sri Pandurang Toravi on Tabla and Sri Bhargav Sridhar on Harmonium. Event program: 4:00pm – 5:30pm: Student performances 5:30pm – 6:00pm: Refreshment break 6:00pm – 8:30pm: Vocal performances — Ranjitha Suresh ji (approximately 20 minutes), followed by her Guru, Shri Koushik Aithal |
Venue: Banksia Theatre, Keysborough Secondary College
8/20 Janine Road, Springvale South 3172 |
2:30pm Sunday 20th September
Local Artists Recital
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We are proud to present the leading local artists in Hindustani Classical Music. Artists TBA. This event is almost always sold out so we encourage you to book your tickets as soon as you can. |
Venue: Kew Court House
188 High St, Kew 3101 |
Saturday 31st October
10 Year anniversary Mini Festival featuring Vd Subhra Guha (Vocal) and Shri Milind Raikar
(Violin)
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In celebration of MHCMS' 10th anniversary (and 190th event!) we are thrilled to be hosting some of the leading international Hindustani Classical artists for a full day of music. The festival day will feature 2 events: 2:30pm - 5:30pm - Milind Raikar (Violin), accompanied by Jagadeesh Kurthkoti (Tabla) 7:30pm - 10:30pm - Vd Subhra Guha (Vocal), accompanied by her disciple Somdatta Chatterjee (Vocal), Jagadeesh Kurthkoti (Tabla) and Bhargav Sridhar (Harmonium) |
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Venue: Clayton Community Theatre
5/19 Cooke St, Clayton 3168 |
7:30pm Saturday 14th November
Prof Rajyasree Ghosh (Vocal), accompanied by Pt Yogesh Samsi (Tabla)
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We are delighted to be welcoming two of the foremost musicians in Hindustani Classical this November, Professor Rajyasree Ghosh (Vocal) and Pandit Yogesh Samsi (Tabla) for an evening of soulful music.
Prof Rajyasree Ghosh began her vocal training at an early age, and has received guidance from esteemed gurus including Vd Girija Devi, Pt Arun Bhaduri, Pt K.G. Ginde and Pt Amiya Ranjan Bannerjee. She is an 'A' grade artist of All India Radio and was placed first for 3 consecutive years (1984 - 1986) at the Dover Lane Music Competition in Khayal, Ragpradhan and Bhajan. Prof Rajysree also holds the position of Assistant Professor at Rabindra Bharati University and has performed all over India and across the globe. Rajyasree ji is gifted with a beautiful voice which is both powerful and melodious, with a style characterised by riveting Bandishes, reposeful Alaps and rigorous Bol-Tans. For more info, visit: http://www.rajyasree.com/ World leading tabla exponent hailing from the Punjab Gharana, Pandit Yogesh Samsi exhibits consummate artistry both as a soloist and accompanist. Son of renowned vocalist Late Pandit Dinkar Kaikini, Samsi was initiated into tabla by his father, before training under the revered Ustad Allah Rakha. He has accompanied several of the world's leading classical artists and performed at all major music festivals including Savai Gandharv, Saptak and Darbar. His style is marked by an unmatched combination of power, sensitivity, knowledge of tradition, tonal clarity, and aesthetics, rendering him one of the world's most sought-after tabla artists today. For more info, visit : https://www.yogeshsamsi.com/ |
Venue: Armagh
226 Kooyong Rd, Toorak 3142 |