A presentation of the most popular songs within Kathak's literature, presented by the musicians of Kathak Kendra's Repertory Company, at the Neemrana Fort-Palace.
Artists:
Samiullah Khan : Vocals
Brijesh Mishra : Vocals
Rahul Vishwakarma : Tabla
Gulam Waris : Sarangi
Shashikant Pathak : Pakhawaj
The Kathak Kendra Repertory is responsible for the development of new choreographic work that pushes forward the physical language of Kathak, enabling it to take on thematic challenges appropriate to our changing times. Earlier known as the Production Unit of Kathak Kendra, it was headed by maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj for many years. The Production Unit created numerous full-length dance-dramas, some shorter group compositions as well as solo and duet numbers that have been performed widely in India as well as in other countries.
In 2007, the Production Unit was renamed The Repertory Wing of the Kendra. Presently headed by Jai Kishan Maharaj, the Repertory Wing includes the following dancers:
1. Shri Deepak Aurora
2. Ms. Vidyagauri Adkar
3. Ms. Sandhya Pachonia
4. Ms. Namrata Mali
5. Ms. Pankhuri Srivastava
6. Ms. Nilakshi Khandkar
In 1991 Neemrana Fort-Palace opened its doors with a newly-renovated façade, finally recreating the majesty and nobility of the original building as it was in its royal heyday. In 2000 Neemrana won the Intach-Satte award for restoration & tourism for 'being the foremost example of how we can pick architectural treasures from the national dustbin and turn them around'. Neemrana has become synonymous with 'restoration for re-use.' In 2004, Neemrana was nominated for the Aga Khan Award.
Now, in 2014, Neemrana Fort-Palace is finally fully renovated, with 65 rooms/suites and rampart gardens . An additional wing now houses a pool and health spa, an amphitheater, hanging gardens with a salon, a restaurant with a roof-top garden, conference rooms and many other special suites.
Source : http://www.kathakkendra.org/repertory.html & http://fort-palace.neemranahotels.com/philosophy
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