PUNE: The Mitra Foundation of Pune, in collaboration with the ITC Sangeet Research Academy of Kolkata, is organizing a two-day ITC Mini Sangeet Sammelan on 24th and 25th August at the Shakuntala Shetty Auditorium, Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Erandwane, 5:30 pm onwards. The program is free for all on a first come first served basis with a few seats reserved for invitees.

Sharing the details of the program, Dhananjay Gokhale, Founder and President of the Mitra Foundation said, “On the first day of the Sammelan, young vocalist Sangborti Das will perform Khayal gayaki followed by a Dhrupad performance by Pt. Uday Bhawalkar. The second day will commence with a musical recital by young flutist Parmananda Roy while the sammelan will conclude with an enthralling performance by veteran vocalist Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar.”

On the Sammelan’s first day, Prabha Marathe, a distinguished Kathak Guru, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Mitra Foundation for her spectacular contributions to Indian Classical music. The award includes a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/-.

The sammelan will also feature accompanying artists such as Pt. Yogesh Samsi, Milind Kulkarni, Ameya Bichu, Swapnil Bhise, Pratap Awad, and Rohit Deo.

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