<p>The Majolly Music Trust recently announced its upcoming ‘Festival of Classical Song 2012’, which will take place from September 24 to 29 at various venues across the City. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Curated by founder-trustee Neecia Majolly, it will be a unique treat for the eyes and ears, with an amalgamation of Carnatic, Hindustani as well as opera music from the West. <br /><br />“When we formed the trust a year and a half ago, one of the main things we were keen to do was to put together a pension fund for aged and infirm musicians of the City. So, there will not only be six days of wonderful music but also a good cause, which will be supported through the funds collected,” says Neecia. <br /><br />The fundraiser festival will begin with a Hindustani classical concert by Sangeeta Katti, who will be accompanied by Prakash Sontakke on the swar veena. Day two and six of the festival will see a delightful rendition of the great western composer G F Handel’s ‘Messiah’, by Bangalore’s very own Messiah Choir, complete with the choir, soloists and a full orchestra. This will be directed by Neecia Majolly, who has personally handpicked each member of the choir over the last few months. <br /><br />There will be a Carnatic classical concert by popular singer Vani Sateesh, for the third day of celebrations. Last — but certainly not the least — there will be ‘A Night at the Opera’, with Bangalore’s premiere western classical soloists like Tanisha Herbert, Junior Bay, Jonas Olsson and Neecia Majolly. <br /><br />At the press conference, Neecia and Jonas performed a duet — a song from Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute’. The quality of their voices, mixed with the passion with which they sung, certainly speaks volumes for the wonderful musical night ahead. <br /><br />“I have been associated with Neecia since 2007 and we’ve done a lot of great productions together,” shares Jonas, a western classical trained singer from Sweden, who has been living in Bangalore for the last six years. <br /><br />“Her action not only to promote high-standard music, but to also spread this good cause in India, is commendable. I’m very glad I am going to be a part of this festival and I am really looking forward to it,” he adds.<br /><br />To buy donor passes, contact Yash Golcha at 9980506006.</p>
<p>The Majolly Music Trust recently announced its upcoming ‘Festival of Classical Song 2012’, which will take place from September 24 to 29 at various venues across the City. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Curated by founder-trustee Neecia Majolly, it will be a unique treat for the eyes and ears, with an amalgamation of Carnatic, Hindustani as well as opera music from the West. <br /><br />“When we formed the trust a year and a half ago, one of the main things we were keen to do was to put together a pension fund for aged and infirm musicians of the City. So, there will not only be six days of wonderful music but also a good cause, which will be supported through the funds collected,” says Neecia. <br /><br />The fundraiser festival will begin with a Hindustani classical concert by Sangeeta Katti, who will be accompanied by Prakash Sontakke on the swar veena. Day two and six of the festival will see a delightful rendition of the great western composer G F Handel’s ‘Messiah’, by Bangalore’s very own Messiah Choir, complete with the choir, soloists and a full orchestra. This will be directed by Neecia Majolly, who has personally handpicked each member of the choir over the last few months. <br /><br />There will be a Carnatic classical concert by popular singer Vani Sateesh, for the third day of celebrations. Last — but certainly not the least — there will be ‘A Night at the Opera’, with Bangalore’s premiere western classical soloists like Tanisha Herbert, Junior Bay, Jonas Olsson and Neecia Majolly. <br /><br />At the press conference, Neecia and Jonas performed a duet — a song from Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute’. The quality of their voices, mixed with the passion with which they sung, certainly speaks volumes for the wonderful musical night ahead. <br /><br />“I have been associated with Neecia since 2007 and we’ve done a lot of great productions together,” shares Jonas, a western classical trained singer from Sweden, who has been living in Bangalore for the last six years. <br /><br />“Her action not only to promote high-standard music, but to also spread this good cause in India, is commendable. I’m very glad I am going to be a part of this festival and I am really looking forward to it,” he adds.<br /><br />To buy donor passes, contact Yash Golcha at 9980506006.</p>
