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Swaramangesh 2019 – the famous Indian classical music concert – was inaugurated at Kala Academy by Hon. Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant, and actor Shri. Nana Patekar. At the concert, it was said that a lot of festivals in Goa are celebrated with music. The opening performance featured Yadnesh Raikar (violin solo) accompanied by Mayank Bedekar (tabla) and a veena player. Swaramangesh 2019 showcases the rich vibrant soulful music of India. Picture Credit – Shivang Mishra II NTGOGOANOW   Schedule for the next two days:   7th December 2019 4:00 pm Ms. Priya Purushothaman (classical vocal) 5:00 pm Dr. Pravin Gaonkar (classical vocal) 6:00 pm Yashwant Vaishnav (Tabla solo) 7:30 pm Ut. Rashid Khan (classical vocal)      – 8th December 2019 4:00 pm Meher Paralikar (classical vocal) 5:15 pm Rudra Shankar Mishra (classical kathak dance) 7:00 pm Ut. Shahid Parvez (sitar recital)

As Child’s Play India will be having a Christmas concert tomorrow at Institute Menezes Braganza (6 pm), NT GoGoaNow caught up with them to learn more about ‘Camerata Child’s Play India’ – one of the performing groups at the concert. SHERYL GONSALVES | NT GOGOANOW This group was started to make music accessible to all, especially those whose parents or guardians can’t afford music lessons. They consist of students of Child’s Play India and musicians from the wider community. These talented youngsters receive instructions to use the violin, viola, cello, flute, recorder and piano. The Camerata performs established concert repertoire featuring some of the world’s greatest classical music. The children of Child’s Play India are trained to perform solos and duets for concerts. They have at least 2 major concerts annually- the monsoon and Christmas concert. Chryselle from Child’s Play India reveals: “We have been performing our Monsoon and Christmas concerts for many years now and they are much-awaited events in Goa’s classical music calendar. We have a discerning audience who come to our concerts knowing that we aim for a high standard of excellence and that the programme is chosen with thought and care. We are heartened by the community support […]

On Sunday, 8th December, the Museum of Goa will host Professor Savita Kerkar of Goa University sas part of their weekly MOG SUNDAYS series. The talk will be held from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, including her presentation and discussion afterwards. The title of the talk is titled, ‘Warm Encounters at the Freezing North Pole’ and will be covering her recent stay in the Arctic. Having represented India in the third Arctic Expedition in 2009, Prof. Savita Kerkar braved the elements once again in 2019 to be a part of the 13th Arctic Expedition. With expertise in marine biology, this biotechnologist will be giving an insight into coal mines of Kongsfjorden, a habitable inlet among glaciers in the Arctic, the flora and fauna that thrive in the extreme conditions of the poles, and other fascinating stories. Prof. Savita Kerkar has taught at the Goa University for 27 years and is the sitting chairperson and member of various committees at the University. In her research, she studies Hypersaline Bacteria from The Goan Salt Pans and explores these microorganisms in other extreme habitats. She has six PhDs registered under her and been published over 35 times in internationally renowned journals. MOG SUNDAYS, […]

Child’s Play India Foundation continues its 10th-anniversary celebrations with a special Christmas concert on the 7th of December 2019 at Menezes Braganza Hall, Panjim. The evening will feature the Child’s Play Chorus, the Camerata Child’s Play India and performances by Aradhon, Goa’s leading sacred music choir.  This concert will showcase a variety of pieces including traditional carols in English, Konkani and Portuguese. The orchestra will play carols and other works such as Handel’s Sarabande in D minor HWV 437 and the fun-filled Toy Symphony. “Our concerts are a showcase of the continued progress our students make. It is important for students and our audience to see that children and young people can play classical music to a high level. The ensemble is garnering huge interest in the wider community as well. Almost on a daily basis, I get requests from parents from all walks of life wanting to have their children join the Camerata. Our concerts are fun but we always aim for a high musical standard, even in a children’s orchestra. The pursuit of excellence can never begin too early” says founder Dr. Luis Dias. “With Omar de Loiola Pereira coming on board to lead our children’s choir, it […]