Stockholm Sangeet Conference 15 – 17 October
Ten years Jubilee
2016 we celebrate the 10th Stockholm Sangeet Conference with three days of festival, the special jubilee project Stockholm Sangeet Allstars, the Childrens Sangeet Conference, an Open Stage day at Stallet, an art and photo exhibition and of course a lot of extraordinary indian classical music and dance at Musikaliskas main stage on the 16th of October!
Among the artists the remarkable Akkarai Sisters, famous for their virtuosity on violin and vocal as well and vocalist Sawani Shende, known for her mesmerizing crystal clear diction of khyal, can be seen, among many others! See the full program here and read about the artists here. Tickets are available at www.musikaliska.com.
Most welcome!
Moa Danielson Grimstad, producer
Stockholm Sangeet Conference 2016 is organized by Stockholm Sangeet in collaboration with Länsmusiken i Stockholm/Musikaliska, Farhang Förening, Movement in Exile, Stallet Folk & Världsmusik, Search Indie, Kulturskolan Stockholm, Indcen Resor and Best Western Time Hotel with support from Stockholms Stads Kulturförvaltning, Statens Musikverk, Kulturrådet and Indian Embassy of Sweden and Latvia.
Program Schedule
Program Schedule SSC 2016
12.00 - Den lilla fiskaren
Långsjö Teater with kathakali dancer Magdolna Beky Winnerstam will give a dance drama family performance (suitable for children approximately 4 - 8 years). After the performance the children can participate in a kathakali dance workshop with Magdolna Beky Winnerstam. Tickets: Children 60 SEK, Adults 100 SEK. At Stallet, Stallgatan 7. The venue is available for wheelchairs. http://langsjoteater.se.
13.30 - Tabla workshop
Tabla virtuoso Rahul Pophali will show the world of indian rhythms for children and youngsters. At Stallet, Stallgatan 7. The venue is accessible for wheelchairs. Free entrance.
14.30 - Doors open. Art and photo exhibition.
We will start celebrating the 10 year jubilee with an art and photo exhibition in the Clara Schumann hall, next to the foajé. The exhibition will show the works of artist Annika Heed as well as photos and film from the history of Stockholm Sangeet Conference. The bar in the foajé will be open and serve light food, snacks and drinks. To be sure to get food or drinks quickly in the pauses you can order in advance from 14.30. Make your order in the bar. The venue is accessible for wheelchairs.
14.30 - 15.15 - Open kathakali dressing
The indian classical dance form kathakali from Kerala is known for its spectacular costume, an art form of its own. The dressing of the dancers demands a lot of time and knowledge. This year the audience of SSC will have the opportunity to attend the last phase of the kathakali dancer Maria Magdolna Beky Winnerstams transformation into the character Draupadi for the afternoons performance. Welcome! Venue: Hildegard room, Musikaliska
15.30 - Festival Inauguration
The tenth edition of Stockholm Sangeet Conference will take place at the beautiful Grand Stage of Musikaliska. The venue is accessible for wheelchairs. A representative of the Indian Embassy will inaugurate the festival.
15.45 - Stockholm Sangeet Allstars - jubilee concert
Stockholm Sangeet Conference celebrates the tenth anniversary of the festival with a unique special performance. The cream of Sweden’s Indian classical artists and dancers have come together to perform a brand new piece especially composed for SSC 2016! Performed by: Stian Grimstad (sitar, composition), Suranjana Ghosh (tabla, composition), Arun Venkitaran (violin, composition), Ulrika Larsen (choreography, odissi dance), Magdolna Beky Winnerstam (kathakali dance), Parvin Kumar (mrdangam), KG Westman (sitar, composition), S. Srinidhi Bharadwaj (bharatanatyam dance), Hugo Widén (tabla), Kalle Lotta Mossige-Norheim (harmonium), Sweatha Balasundaram (bharatanatyam dance), Usha Balasundaram (coreography), Moa Danielson Grimstad (santoor), Edith Humble (odissi dance), Archana Roy (bansuri).
16.30 - PAUS
Light food and drinks will be available in the foajé. For quicker service, make your order in advance in the bar. Sculptures of artist Annika Heed and photos from Stockholm Sangeet Conference highlights will be exhibited in Clara Shumann hall adjacent to the foajé.
17.00 - Sawani Shende
A vocal recital of north indian classical music. Aswan Shende (vocal), Shirang Mirajkar (tabla), Rahul Gole (harmonium).
18.05 - Sarita Mishra
Odissi dance performance
18.35 - PAUS
Light food and drinks will be available in the foajé. For quicker service, make your order in advance in the bar. Sculptures of artist Annika Heed and photos from Stockholm Sangeet Conference highlights will be exhibited in Clara Shumann hall adjacent to the foajé.
19.05 - Rahul Pophali
Tabla solo recital. Rahul Pophali (tabla), Kg Westman (harmonium).
19.30 - Akkarai Sisters
A violin jugalbandi of carnatic music. S Subhalakshmi Akkarai - violin. S Sornalatha Akkarai – violin. B Shree Sundarkumar – mrdangam
20.30 - 23.00 - Celebration continues!
After the end of the concerts of the day, the celebration will go on with art and music! Light food and drinks will be available in the foajé. Sculptures of artist Annika Heed and photos from Stockholm Sangeet Conference highlights will be exhibited in Clara Shumann hall adjacent to the foajé. The venue is accessible for wheelchairs.
17.00-19.00 - Odissi workshop
Dance workshop in Odissi- East Indian classical dance. Open for all with or without previous training in Odissi. Stockholm Sangeet Conference and Farhang invites the renown dancer and teacher Sarita Mishra from Bangalore. Sarita will introduce the participants in Odissi basics steps and focus on Abhinaya, narrative dance with facial expressions and hand gestures (mudra). Odissi is practiced with bare feet and make sure to wear comfortable and stretchable clothes for movement. Free admission but register to info@odissi.se (Ulrika Larsen). Venue: Clara Schumann salen at Musikaliska, Nybrokajen 11.
18.00 - Children's Sangeet Conference
Children and youngsters in indian classical music and dance from Kulturskolan Stockholm, Shrutilaya Centre for Indian Music, Kalakendra Academy et al perform at Stallet, Stallgatan 7. The venue is accessible for wheelchairs. www.stallet.st. Free entrance.
19.00 - Open Stage
The stage of Stallet is open for anyone who wants to share a piece of music, dance or other culture expression with connection to indian culture. Food and drinks will be available. www.stallet.st. The venue is accessible for wheelchairs. Free entrance.
Highlights from Stockholm Sangeet 2016
Some highlights from Stockholm Sangeet Conference 2016 – ten years jubilee!