HAPPENING GURGAON : MUSICAL EVENING

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HAPPENING GURGAON : MUSICAL EVENING
– An Article in The Times of India, New Delhi / NCR : Sunday 16th February 2014

EVENT: Celebrating the Works of World Famous Composers
WHEN: February 16, 7pm
WHERE: Epicentre, Gurgaon

Among the cultural capitals of the world, the name of Vienna still figures as the most prominent in historical memory. Western classical music, and the collective genius of some of the greatest composers of the two ‘Viennese Schools’, came into its own in this city. Music lovers in Gurgaon can now relive some bits – or bars, to use the language of music – of that past right here.

Two renowned musicians from Vienna – Marialena Fernandes and Ranko Marcovic – will be in town this Sunday to conjure up the spirit of the past that was best captured in musical notes. They will be performing along with Lorraine Fiona Aloysius, who runs a music academy here, which is organizing the event.

Samples from the works of the Viennese master Johann Strauss, the Russian romantic Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and one of the pioneers of modernism in music Arnold Schoenberg, will be presented by the three musicians at the evening concert to be held at the Epicentre.

Of the Austrian musicians, Fernandes, who was born in India, works as the professor of chamber music at the University for Music and Performing Arts in Vienna; and Markovic is the artistic director at the Konservatorium Wien University.

Sunday’s event also seeks to confirm universality of music by showing how thoroughly the Viennese waltz was adapted by Bollywood composers.

MUSIC FOR THE SOUL – AUSTRIAN MUSIC NIGHT

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MUSIC FOR THE SOUL – AUSTRIAN MUSIC NIGHT
– An Article in Hindustan Times, Gurgaon : Saturday 15th February 2014

Lorraine Music Academy, Austrian Embassy, New Delhi and Austrian Cultural Forum present a musical evening celebrating the works of world famous composers.
When: Feruary 16, 7pm onwards
Where: Epicentre at Apparel House, Sector-44, Gurgaon

A MUSICAL EVENING

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A MUSICAL EVENING, Epicentre Audi., Appareal House, Sector-44, Gurgaon, Feb 16, 7pm
– An Article in The Times of India, New Delhi / NCR : Friday 14th February 2014

The concert will include works of world famous composers on the piano and transport you to the music world of  Vienna, Austria. Listen to the works of Johann Strauss, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Arnold Schonberg, Wolfgang Rihm, among many others. Entry by passes, call: 9910143344

BOLLYWOOD WOULD GET A NEW NAME IN GURGAON WITH ARTISTS AROUND THE GLOBE

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BOLLYWOOD WOULD GET A NEW NAME IN GURGAON WITH ARTISTS AROUND THE GLOBE
–    An Article in MeriNews.com : Sunday 9th February 2014 (Bani Thakur)

Gurgaon promises a musical night to all its residents on February 16, 2014 with world renowned musicians, who would recreate the music world of Austria. Starting from 7 pm in the evening, the music lovers would be able to delve into the world famous composers on the piano.

The concert will bring a surprise element of showcasing the Adaptation of the Waltz into popular Indian Bollywood Music that we all love. The programme will be an amazing source of inspiration for children and adults and will contribute to their musical memories for a life-time.

The concert will include performances of the works by world famous composers such as Johann Strauss, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Arnold Schönberg, Wolfgang Rihm, among many others. It will also include the Vienna Waltz Program.

Hosted by Lorraine Music Academy, the evening will also include the Vienna Waltz Program. Apart from the great musicians from around the world, Lorraine Fiona Aloysius, Creative Director & Principal, Lorraine Music Academy, Gurgaon, India, would also perform. For many, it would be a perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Read the article here:
www.merinews.com/mobile/article/Entertainment/2014/02/09/bollywood-would-get-a-new-meaning-in-gurgaon-with-piano-artist-around-the-globe/15894721

REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATED WITH PATRIOTIC FERVOUR

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REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATED WITH PATRIOTIC FERVOUR
– An Article in Hindustan Times, HT Live, Gurgaon : Thursday 30th January 2014

MUSICAL EVENING

Lorraine Music Academy and LAMP Trust hosted a musical evening on January 25 at Epicentre Auditorium, Apparel House, Sector-44, Gurgaon. Students from the academy presented a beautiful display of dance and music and songs – celebrating the heritage of India. Over a hundred little performers showcased their talent.

Students of Scottish High International School presented “Jashn-e-Aazadi” while students from Pathways World School sang “Hum Pyar Ki Shamma Jalaye”. There were some beautiful solo performances too. The grand finale was a group song “I Believe In Music” sung by children of Lorraine Music Academy after which they were felicitated for excellence in music.

SING ALONG

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SING ALONG
– An Article in The Hindu, Chennai : Wednesday 29th January 2014

COME INDIA SING, A NATION-WIDE CONTEST

Lorraine Music Academy presents Come India Sing, a nation-wide singing contest. The contest seeks to encourage the singing of ‘Jana Gana Mana’ and patriotic songs. Participation can be as individuals, as families or groups. Participants must record a video of their singing the songs, upload the video on YouTube and complete the registration form on the website mentioned below. The contest is open to all ages.

Select participants and winners will get opportunities to perform at various venues across the country. Individuals and groups whose performances stand out will be invited to attend or perform at a cultural programme. This will be broadcast nationally and internationally.

There’s also a slogan contest for Indian citizens to express what the National Anthem means to them. To participate, visit www.ComeIndiaSing.com / mail contest@lorrainemusicacademy.com or send an SMS to 99101-43344.

www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/sing-along/article5628078.ece

LORRAINE MUSIC ACADEMY CELEBRATED REPUBLIC DAY WITH SOULFUL PERFORMANCES

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Lorraine Music Academy Celebrated Republic Day With Soulful Performances
– An Article in MeriNews.com : Monday 27th January 2014 (Bani Thakur)

Apparel House, Gurgaon on the 25th of January witnessed the celebration of Republic Day by Lorraine Music Academy. The event was a feast for the eyes, ears, heart and soul. Students aged between 5 to 17 years treated the audience to a beautiful and soulful display of dance, instrumental music and songs – depicting and celebrating the heritage of India. The event witnessed over a hundred little performers consisting of children and youth celebrating the eve of our 65th Republic Day.

A young girl of 8 years, Neeve Walia played the lead keyboard in the band that rendered the National Anthem with precision, pride and passion. Solo recitals of patriotic songs like “Hum Honge Kaamyaab”, “Aa Chalke Tujhe”, “Happiness”, “You Are The Voice”, “I Believe In Music” and a Patriotic Qawwali, among many others, were sung by children with great spirit and perfection. Piano performances by children of all ages from Lorraine Music Academy was lovely. The Lorraine Music Academy Youth Band performed “Cry For Freedom”, “Vande Mataram”.

Students of Scottish High International School performed a choral singing of “Jashn E Aazadi”. Students from Pathways World School performed a choral singing of “Hum Pyar Ki Shamma Jalayeh”. Amosh Agarwal from Pathways World School rendered beautifully the patriotic song originally sung by Lata Mangeshkar in 1963 “Aai Mere Watan Ke Logo”. Sehwag International School, Blue Bells Model School and American Public School did spectacular dance performances set to patriotic and folk music involving many number of children.

A Haryanvi Folk Singer, Sagar Dharmendra sang in Haryanvi an original patriotic composition “Bharat Ke Vishe Deta Mai Tumhe Re Badhai” set in the midst of 1999 India – Pakistan Kargil War. The grand finale was a group song “I Believe In Music,” sung by children of Lorraine Music Academy, after which they received awards for striving for excellence in music, thus fulfilling one of the fundamental duties as a Citizen of India as laid out in Article 51A(j) of the Constitution of India.

The Musical evening in honour of India included a brief workshop by Aubrey Aloysius to educate and encourage the audience to abide by the Constitution of India and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem. This included an explanation and training on the proper singing the National Anthem as per the code laid in the Constitution – in the right rhythm, melody and timing – in 52 seconds. The event had the audience singing the National Anthem with pride, passion, and precision – fulfilling their fundamental duties as citizens of India as per Article 51A of the Constitution of India.

This event is a part of the ongoing National Patriotic Project “Come India Sing Jana Gana Mana,” which was launched on 15th August 2013, India’s Independence Day. The National Patriotic Project “Come India Sing Jana Gana Mana” is a clarion call to 1.27 billion Indians to stand together for one cause – the Unity of India, by singing one song – our National Anthem, in the correct code as laid out in the Constitution of India.

www.merinews.com/article/lorraine-music-academy-celebrated-republic-day-with-soulful-performances/15894373.shtml

TIME TO SING ALONG

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TIME TO SING ALONG
– An Article in The Hindu, New Delhi  : Monday 27th January 2014 (Nandini D. Tripathy)

MEET Aubrey Aloysius, Founder And Chairman Of The National Patriotic Project, Which Seeks To Rekindle Patriotic Fervour Among The Youth Through Music

“Unity in diversity” is the most widely used phrase to describe India and its cultural potpourri. For Aubrey Aloysius, founder and chairman of the National Patriotic Project: “Come India Sing Jana Gana Mana”, it encapsulates his experience of growing up.

“From an early age, I have liked to identify myself as an Indian rather than as hailing from a part of the country, and the National Anthem has been a song that has always inspired in me a feeling of belonging to a family larger than and beyond my own at home, a sense of belonging to a nation. I would see in it a prayer to the Almighty for the future of India and strongly feel that it has the power to bring people together,” he says as he recalls the origin of the concept that fuses music with patriotism.

“Come India Sing…”, launched in August 2013, aims to work towards rekindling a national fervour among children and the youth in particular. Consisting of an annual online and offline talent contest, cultural events, concerts, etc., it plans to reach out to every Indian through various initiatives spread out over several years.

“A Punjabi boy can be taught a Bengali song and through it he can be introduced to another culture and be taught to appreciate and respect it. This is also a way of bringing about national integration. Music, I feel, can be a great unifying force and can play an important role in building the character of our future generation as well as of our nation itself,” he asserts.

Aloysius feels there is no better way to do this than by re-teaching them a song they all know and understand: the National Anthem, sung in accordance with the code laid down in the Indian Constitution whereby it has to be sung in 52 seconds to a martial tune on a particular beat.

“We are saying come sing Jana Gana Mana, but our events and initiatives are also about singing any other song that you like, from the State you’re from. The young generation is looking so much to the West nowadays that they’re not only forgetting their culture but beginning to repel it. What we want to do, therefore, is to rebuild their pride in their culture by connecting them to its roots,” he adds.

On the response so far, he says that he has been amazed: “I’ve had calls from so many schools asking if they can participate, and coming to us without invitation. Doordarshan has been very supportive right from the beginning and last year, the then Delhi government helped us gain access to more than two thousand schools across Delhi NCR. We are waiting for the right time to approach the present Chief Minister and Education Minister, let’s see how things go,” he says and signs off saying, “I’m very happy that I can contribute in a small way to this country and really hope this project becomes an avalanche,  because India really needs positive change.”

(The National Patriotic Project along with the Lorraine Music Academy and LAMP Trust hosted ‘Come India Sing Jana Gana Mana – A Musical Evening in Honour of India on Republic Day eve’ recently.)

Pic: INCULCATING VALUES : Aubrey Aloysius of National Patriotic Project addressing the gathering

NANDINI D. TRIPATHY

www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/time-to-sing-along/article5621230.ece

EK SAATH RASHTRA GAAN GAAKAR BACHCHON NE DIYA EKTA KA SANDESH

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EK SAATH RASHTRA GAAN GAAKAR BACHCHON NE DIYA EKTA KA SANDESH
LORRAINE MUSIC ACADEMY KE CHCHATRON NE SHANIVAR KO PRASTUT KIYE RANGARANG KARYAKRAM
PAANCH RAAGO MEIN GAAYA
AAANKH PAR PATTI BAANDHKAR BURAIYON KE KHATM KA SANDESH DIYA

– An Article in Hindustan, New Delhi  – Gurgaon : Monday 27th January 2014

A MUSICAL EVENING OF PATRIOTISM

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A MUSICAL EVENING OF PATRIOTISM
– An Article in Hindustan Times, New Delhi  : Saturday 25th January 2014

On the eve of Republic Day, the students of Lorraine Music Academy along with schools from across Delhi will express themselves through music. Some of the songs will include Vande Mataram, Saare Jahan Se Achcha, Hum Honge Kaamyaab, Cry For Freedom, Happiness, My Wish, among many others. There will be dance performances set to patriotic and folk music. The audience will also be treated to poetry recitals and speeches.

Where: Epicentre Auditorium, Apparel House, Sector-44, Gurgaon
Timings: 6:30pm.