When is the 74th Dover Lane Music Conference?

The conference will be held from January 22 to January 25.

Who will perform Bharatnatyam at the Dover Lane Music Conference?

Bollywood star Meenakshi Seshadri will perform a Bharatnatyam recital.

Which young artist will receive an award at the Dover Lane Music Conference?

The Carring Minds International Young Talent award will be given to sarangi artist Amaan Hussain.

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Dover Lane Music Fest: Legends and Bollywood Star Unite

13 Dec

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Summary

Veteran Bollywood star Meenakshi Seshadri will perform Bharatnatyam.
Sitar virtuoso Pt Budhaditya Mukherjee returns after two decades.
Young sarangi artist Amaan Hussain to receive talent award.

Dover Lane Music Fest: Legends and Bollywood Star Unite

The upcoming 74th Dover Lane Music Conference in Kolkata, set for January 22-25, is poised to be a significant event for Indian classical music enthusiasts. The festival will showcase a distinguished lineup, including the return of sitar virtuoso Pt Budhaditya Mukherjee, who last graced the stage two decades ago. His participation marks a poignant moment, recalling his performances from 1979 to 2000.

Adding a unique dimension, Bollywood actress Meenakshi Seshadri is scheduled to present a Bharatnatyam recital on January 24. The conference will also honor emerging talent, with the Carring Minds International Young Talent award being presented to the seventh-generation sarangi player, Amaan Hussain, grandson of Ustad Abdul Latif Khan. Pt Ajay Pohankar will receive the Sangeet Samman award.