LIGHTS OF INDIA - BANSURI RETREAT WITH PANDIT HARIPRASAD CHAURASIA

Lights of India is a program of events promoting Indian culture in Italy.

Each year the festival features high-caliber Italian and international artists and the celebration of Indian festivity.

India and Italy are two cradles of civilization that have been cornerstones of aesthetics and philosophy for centuries. The intercultural dialogue between these two countries aims to contribute to spiritual research and growth through the study of yoga, music, dance and theater to enhance tradition through artistic innovation.

Artistic direction: Nicolo Melocchi

MASTER HARI PRASAD CHAURASIA

This year we are honored to host Maestro Hariprasad Chaurasia, a living legend of the Bansuri, Indian transverse flute, represents today in India and around the world, a true institutional figure associated with Indian classical music and is one of the most senior exponents of this musical genre.

With a career spanning more than sixty years of intense musical activity as an international concert pianist, film score composer and distinguished recording collaborations with artists such as George Harrison, John McLaughlin, Jan Garbarek, Ravi Shankar, Zakir Hussein and many other musicians of international caliber.

Master Chaurasia is a milestone in his genre whose tradition and innovation he represents, having created his own style and school of music inspiring future generations.

Despite his venerable age of 86, Maestro Chaurasia continues undaunted to spread this musical art, giving concerts and master classes in different countries around the world.

He was director of the Indian music department at the Rotterdham Conservatory of Music and currently directs the " Vrindaban Gurukul " Indian music school in Mumbai, India.

RETREAT

Beginning: July 2nd at 5 p.m.

End: July 7th at 2:00 p.m.

PROGRAM

8:00-9:30 Breakfast

10:00-12:00 Group Lessons with Master Hariprasad Chaurasia

1:00 Lunch

5:00-7:00 Group practice led by Debopriya Chattarjee

8:00 Dinner

CONCERT

The last day will be held in the Palazzo Caprioli's park the concert with:

PANDIT HARIPRASAD CHAURASIA

July 7, 2024

9:00 p.m.

Under the patronage of the City of Gussago.

WORKSHOP PARTICIPATION FEE

1 Day | 50 euro

6 Days | 250 euro

Concert | 20 euro*

Membership card association Palazzo Caprioli | 15 euro

* Free for those who will participate in the entire workshop with the master

Deposit to confirm registration | 100 € (non-refundable)

METHODS OF PAYMENT

Cash or via PayPal or bank transfer.

PayPal details: info@palazzocaprioli.org

IBAN: IT35R0200854591000105635832

SWIFT/BIC: UNCRITM1H46

Account Name: Palazzo Caprioli S.S.D.

Bank: UniCredit

Causale: first and last name + bansuri retreat

Please send us an email receipt to info@palazzocaprioli.org or via WhatsApp to 331-7585912.

INFO AND REGISTRATION

For all informations on the retreat and on room and board please write or call us at:

info@palazzocaprioli.org

+39-3317585912

PALAZZO CAPRIOLI

VIA SALE 109

GUSSAGO (BRESCIA)

ITALIA