EVENTS
Keep yourself updated with concerts, workshops and musical events on this page.
Upcoming / All Events (2016 - Present):
Bolly-Jazz Symphonic Encounter
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An artistic blend of South African, Indian and African Music and Dance
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March (2024):
An artistic blend of South African, Indian and African Music and Dance - including performers from the Mzansi Philharmonic and the Faculty of Arts and Design, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.
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Composers / Arrangers:
Upamanyu Kar (Amongst others).
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Venue: UNISA ZK Matthews Hall
Date: 16th March (Saturday), 2024
Time: 7:00 pm (South Africa Time)
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November (2022):
The Symphony Orchestra ​
of India (SOI) @ Prithvi
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Musicians of the Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) Perform at the Prithvi Theatre, Juhu - as a Part of the Prithvi Festival.
Musicians of The Symphony Orchestra of India Perform at a Unique, sold-out concert at Prithvi Theatre as a part of the Prithvi Festival. A unique programme featuring works by all Indian composers.
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Composers:
Upamanyu Kar (Amongst others).
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Selections from the Concert's / Performance's Video (YouTube Link: From the Recordings which were made available to the Public):
https://youtu.be/8I2S3eWhFjk ("Poem for Two Lovers in a Stormy Wind" - Upamanyu Kar​)
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Venue: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu
Date: 14th November (Monday), 2022
Time: 8:00 pm (India Time)
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Understanding Music with UPAMANYU KAR:
An Introduction to Aural Perception
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(A Musical Workshop Presented by UPAMANYU KAR)
Introducing a Grand Musical Workshop: 'Understanding Music with UPAMANYU KAR: An Introduction to Aural Perception'.
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Music, according to the mass, has many "definitions". However, truly speaking, Music has a profound identity: a Language.
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What is "Aural Perception"? Aural Perception is the profound, in-depth study of listening, understanding and analysing the "deep structure" of music. Although the journey of learning and assimilating the Language of Music is a far-fetched one, in this workshop, we're going to have a small taste of the same.
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Upamanyu Kar is an internationally accomplished, renowned composer, educator and music researcher, who is commonly known for unimaginable (sometimes "miraculous"), unique and innovative approaches towards artistic creations. As an Educator, too, Upamanyu has achieved tremendous excellence through establishing Aural Perception while teaching Music Theory (Rudiments, Harmony etc.) through the Music Lessons.
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Admit: Free Entry
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(No Extra Food / Other Refreshments will be provided. Kindly bring your own water. Thanks.)
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See you there!
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Best,
Upamanyu Kar
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Venue: 11, Rowland Road
Landmark: Beside Roland Hotel
Nearest Bus Stop: Elgin Road KOLKATA; PIN - 700020
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Date: November 12, 2022 (Saturday)
Time: From 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm (India Time)
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May (2022):
Pioneer Orchestras Spring String Fling
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Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Orchestras Spring String Fling
(2022)
The Pioneer High School Orchestras in Ann Arbor, Michigan will come together for a very special evening to celebrate the senior class of 2022. All orchestras will be featured within 5 commissioned works for the 2021-2022 school year!
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Commissioned Composers include:
Ely Guest, Karalyn Schubring, Upamanyu Kar, Erica Donahoe, and Kevin Day.
Free to the public.
AAPS masking guidelines will be followed.
This event will be recorded for archival purposes.
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Selections from the Concert's / Performance's Video (YouTube Link: From the Recordings which were made available to the Public):
https://youtu.be/HwjEOafZ0MY ("Koh-i-noor" by Upamanyu Kar​)
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Venue: Michigan Theatre
Date: May 18 (Wednesday), 2022
Time: 7:30 pm (Eastern Time)
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April (2022):
The Royal Bengal Symphony
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Direction & Arrangement:
Upamanyu Kar
Songs composed by the stalwarts of Bengal Presented in Rich Orchestral Grandeur and Ambient Sounds at Muktochhanda's Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony
The Royal Bengal Symphony, presented by Muktochhanda, is a unique musical concert in which several participants of it's annual music competition will be presenting songs composed by the legends and stalwarts of Bengal, along with orchestral music, Bengal's traditional folk instruments and natural ambient sounds, in order to explore, revive, and learn from the true heritage and the nearly-lost tradition of purity and aesthetics of the Musical Traditions of Bengal. The young upcoming singers are trained, mentored and prepared for the musical concert by Upamanyu Kar, and they will be singing these songs as a part of the Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony.
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Selections from the Concert's / Performance's Video (YouTube Link: From the Recordings which were made available to the Public):
https://youtu.be/QHR3fpz0q50 (Song: "Ami Sunechhi Sedin Tumi" - Words & Music: Moushumi Bhowmik)
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Venue: Rathindra Mancha, Jorasanko Thakurbari, Kolkata
Date: April 10 (Sunday), 2022
Time: 5:00 pm (India Time)
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August (2021):
Aasha Ki Lahar
Musical Hopes for a better tomorrow
Ep. 1
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(A Virtual Fundraising Concert Series in which Artists have been united for a cause)
Proudly introducing Aasha Ki Lahar: Musical Hopes for a better tomorrow - A Virtual Fundraising Concert Series in which several artists have been united for a cause. Conceptualized & Directed by Upamanyu Kar and presented by prominent Artists like Gurujeet Singh, Prajna Dutta and Sayani Palit (Feat.), this concert series is aimed to raise funds for the needy and to support training programmes of the underprivileged rural youth, in association with Anudip Foundation, a NGO based in Kolkata. The First Episode of the Virtual Concert Series will release on 20th August (Friday), 9:00 pm (IST).
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Venue: SkillBox
Registration Link:
https://www.skillboxes.com/events/asha-ki-lahar
Date: August 20, 2021
Time: 9:00 PM (IST)
June (2021):
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MIND, MEDITATION & MUSIC
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A Virtual Fundraising Workshop on how to listen and cultivate music for restoring prosperity, good health, mental power and abundance.
The Workshop explains how to listen, use and cultivate music for restoring prosperity, good health, mental power and abundance. Along with a wonderful Musical Presentation, there will be a special event - an interview with 'The Magic Mind' - with Tips on Proper Techniques of Meditation & Life Skill.
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Presenter: Upamanyu Kar
Co-presenter: The Magic Mind
In the Post-Covid World, Music seems to be a delicacy. But seldom we know how to use music as a tool for stress relief, meditation and overall restoration of health. Music has many wonderful aspects, which are highly therapeutic in nature. Music can be used effectively for restorations of prosperity, relieving stress and for re-gaining overall positivity in life.
A significant amount earned from the Workshop will be donated to Anudip Foundation for the Project Emergency Relief towards Covid-19 Support Relief in India.
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Venue: SkillBox
Registration Link:
https://www.skillboxes.com/events/mind-meditation-music
Date: June 21, 2021
Time: 7:00 PM (IST)
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May (2021):
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The Musicality of Tagore
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Exploring the Connections between Tagore’s Musical Thoughts and the Great Masters of European Art Music (A Virtual Fundraising Workshop)
Rabindranath Tagore needs no introduction. An Indian Nobel Laureate, he was one of the most prominent contributors in the field of Literature, Art, and Music. His contributions are still prevalent, and his songs still are the most powerful expressions of feelings. In this Partially-Fundraising Musical Workshop, Tagore’s Musical Thoughts are profoundly explored along with the similarities in visions by the Great Composers from Europe. Also, as a gesture of gratitude, a significant amount earned from the Workshop will be donated to Anudip Foundation for the Project Emergency Relief towards Covid-19 Support Relief in India.
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Presenter: Upamanyu Kar
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Venue: SkillBox
Registration Link:
https://www.skillboxes.com/events/the-musicality-of-tagore
Date: May 22 - 23, 2021
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (IST) | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (EDT) | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (UTC)
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM (IST) | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT) | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (UTC)
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February (2020):
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Tagore and the West
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Debut Recital / Mini-concert of the String Quartet named 'Tagore and the West'.
The Debut Programme of Tagore and the West was held on February 1, 2020 at Jorasanko Thakurbari, Kolkata, as a part of the Annual Music Competition organised by 'Muktochhanda'.
Muktochhanda's Website: https://www.muktochhando.com
'Tagore and the West', a brainchild of Upamanyu Kar, is a String Quartet, which performs Songs Written and Composed by Rabindranath Tagore. The quartet had been managed and directed by Bipasha Bhattacharya (till 2020).
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Creative Direction & Arrangement: Upamanyu Kar
Executive Direction (for the Programme): Bipasha Bhattacharya
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Venue: Jorasanko Thakurbari, Kolkata
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The Concert's / Performance's Video (YouTube Link: From the Recordings which were made available to the Public):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3vn77Q2H7w
Date: February 1, 2020
Time: 7:00 PM (India Time)
August (2019):
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"A Musical Evening"
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(Presented by the Indo-European Chamber / Youth Orchestra)
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The Indo-European Chamber / Youth Orchestra performs their European Debut Concert at the Danube Palace in Budapest (Hungary).
The Indo-European Chamber / Youth Orchestra performs their European Debut Concert at the Danube Palace in Budapest (Hungary).
Direction: Michael Makhal
Composers & Arrangers: W. A. Mozart, Johannes Brahms, Gustav Holst, Rabindranath Tagore, Upamanyu Kar (Commissioned), Michael Makhal.
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Venue: The Danube Palace, Budapest (Hungary).
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Selections from the Concert's / Performance's Video (YouTube Link: From the Recordings which were made available to the Public):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKGhtTutAt0
Date: August 18, 2019
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April (2018):
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Tagore on Soul and Strings
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A Special Concert by The Pioneer Orchestras in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Tagore Beyond Boundaries & Ann Arbor Pioneer Music Department Present Tagore on Soul and Strings, Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 at Towsley Auditorium.
Direction: Tagore Beyond Boundaries & Ann Arbor Pioneer Music Department
Arrangers & Orchestrators: Upamanyu Kar (Commissioned), many others.
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Venue: Towsley Auditorium, MI.
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Selections from the Concert's / Performance's Video (YouTube Link: From the Recordings which were made available to the Public):
https://youtu.be/CMhxRiBTP7Q?t=2476
Date: April 17, 2018
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March (2018):
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Numerous Strings
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Presented by Victoria Memorial Hall in collaboration with Hindusthan Record.
Numerous Strings: The first live performance of the recently-discovered English songs composed by Rabindranath Tagore in the Western musical tradition.
Research, Concept & Direction: Debashish Raychaudhuri
Performers: Debashish Raychaudhuri, Rohini Raychaudhuri & Choir (along with the Kolkata Youth Orchestra and the Voices of Calcutta)
Orchestration: Upamanyu Kar (Commissioned).
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Venue: Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata.
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The Concert's / Performance's Video (YouTube Link: From the Recordings which were made available to the Public):
https://youtu.be/VaALqwQeUbw (Part 1)
https://youtu.be/LIVQQzP1Y4M (Part 2)
https://youtu.be/_f8KCEa3Et4 (Part 3)
Date: March 21, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm (India Time)
September (2016):
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Silverscreen Evergreens
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A Unique Concert on Orchestral Performances of Hollywood's Film Songs; Presented by The Calcutta School of Music.
The Unique Concert 'Silverscreen Evergreens' took place at Tollygunge Club on 24th September, 2016, as the first of its kind in Kolkata, India. Organized by The Calcutta School of Music, Orchestral Arrangements of some of the finest of Hollywood's Film Songs were performed by the Faculty Members of the school along with the Calcutta Chamber Orchestra, while orchestrally arranged by Upamanyu Kar.
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Organizer: The Calcutta School of Music
Performers: Zachary Ray, Dean Martin, Alistair Quadra, Darren Manuel, Kaushik Das and the Calcutta Chamber Orchestra (Conductor: Joseph Rozario).
Orchestrator: Upamanyu Kar (Commissioned).
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Venue: Tollygunge Club, Kolkata.
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Selections from the Concert's / Performance's Video (YouTube Link: From the Recordings which were made available to the Public):
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https://youtu.be/MbZ6ObRD-pE (Song: I Dreamed A Dream)
https://youtu.be/HNod1J-9XsQ (Song: What A Wonderful World)
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Date: September 24, 2016
Time: 6:00 pm (India Time)
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