Mharo Pranam
Pt. Hemant Pendse
Hemant Pendse is an established name in the field of Indian Classical Music having carved his own identity. His in-born talent received encouragement and support from his elder sister. Hemant received his early training from Shri. Manohar Betawadkar. Later he found his real Guru in Late Pt.Jitendra Abhisheki. He lived with him as a member of his family from 1978-1990. During this period the Guru imparted invaluable training in vocal recital.
He has composed some Bandishis and devotional songs, which are compiled in Guru vandana and ”Santanchiye Gavi” a special thematic program. His performances have been appreciated by the audience.
His Guru’s unique style of learning and teaching was in filtered in his disciples also and Hemant was no exception.Hemant’s devotion to his Guru, coupled with his own creativity has well been reflected in the Bandishis composed by him. His audio CD on 'Tarana and Bandish' titled 'Reverence' has been recently published by 'RagaRanga (Portland OR) and marketed by Times Music (India). He has directed music for Gazals and BhavSangeet audio CD.
He has composed some Bandishis and devotional songs, which are compiled in Guru vandana and ”Santanchiye Gavi” a special thematic program. His performances have been appreciated by the audience.
His Guru’s unique style of learning and teaching was in filtered in his disciples also and Hemant was no exception.Hemant’s devotion to his Guru, coupled with his own creativity has well been reflected in the Bandishis composed by him. His audio CD on 'Tarana and Bandish' titled 'Reverence' has been recently published by 'RagaRanga (Portland OR) and marketed by Times Music (India). He has directed music for Gazals and BhavSangeet audio CD.
Prerana Deshpande
Prerana Deshpande has been trained under the great tutelage of the maestro Guru Dr. Rohini Bhate and Sharadini Gole. However she has tried to extend the boundaries of this traditional art form. The traditional avenues that she has learnt from her gurus by incorporating creativity of her own, she made that form a further distinctive one.
Prerana through her performances has brought out the essence of the traditional Indian classical Kathak dance. Today, she has been applauded through out the world for her creative performances that explores the expanded horizons of Kathak unremittingly. Her performances through this medium of expression however creates an `enchanting dance lyrics`. Her choreography reflects her profound knowledge in music as well as the rich refined vocabulary that is needed to support Indian classical dance. Through her choreography Prerana Deshpande always tried to explore the complexity of the shlokas, poems and lyrics into a simple form in order to give them a constructive interpretation.
`Nrityadham` has been founded by Prerana Deshpande. It is an organization for performing arts that also choreographs pieces for its students. Her choreographic themes ranges from the epics like the Ramayana to the historical Japanese Haiku. She has also conducted several master classes, workshops and seminars in India and abroad with an aim of spreading the tradition and the classic interpretation of this art form. Students from abroad also come to receive training under her. She also serves as the faculty at Centre of Performing Arts at Pune University.
Prerana through her performances has brought out the essence of the traditional Indian classical Kathak dance. Today, she has been applauded through out the world for her creative performances that explores the expanded horizons of Kathak unremittingly. Her performances through this medium of expression however creates an `enchanting dance lyrics`. Her choreography reflects her profound knowledge in music as well as the rich refined vocabulary that is needed to support Indian classical dance. Through her choreography Prerana Deshpande always tried to explore the complexity of the shlokas, poems and lyrics into a simple form in order to give them a constructive interpretation.
`Nrityadham` has been founded by Prerana Deshpande. It is an organization for performing arts that also choreographs pieces for its students. Her choreographic themes ranges from the epics like the Ramayana to the historical Japanese Haiku. She has also conducted several master classes, workshops and seminars in India and abroad with an aim of spreading the tradition and the classic interpretation of this art form. Students from abroad also come to receive training under her. She also serves as the faculty at Centre of Performing Arts at Pune University.
