Odissi Dance and Hansaveena Concert
Sat, 15 Feb 2025 (EST)
07:30PM - 09:00PM
Chhandayan Center for Indian Music
4 West, 43rd Street, #618
New York, New York 10036
Radhika Samson - Odissi dance,
Ramanan - Hansaveena,
Aditya Phatak - tabla
Sitting: In the main room on the floor with back jack support, chairs in the second and third room.
Dress Code: Casual, comfortable, descent. Please take off your shoes before entering the studios.
Food and beverage: Only water is allowed inside the studios. Please bring your own supply.
Ramanan (Hansaveena)
Ramanan is a senior disciple of Pandit Barun Kumar Pal and has trained in the true Guru Shishya Parampara. On many occasions he has given various performances with the guidance and love from his Guru. The style of playing would mostly be termed as the Senia Maihar Gharana Style, however, Ramanan says that it is his Guru’s style, which includes everything from the Gharana added with his (Guruji’s) immense musical sense and awareness of a slide instrument that makes it vividly unique. Apart from being a Classical Musician, Ramanan is also an accomplished western music composer, multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer and music producer. This allows him to have the most unique edge, which helps in bringing out unconventional and innovative melodies. Ramanan aspires to be capable enough to walk on the path of his Guru and is determined to promote and propagate his Guru’s hard work and struggle of the Hansaveena to the world.
Aditya Phatak
Aditya Phatak is a very young student of Indian music, with special aptitude in Tabla. He started playing tabla at the age of two, even before he was tall enough to reach the drums. He was initially inspired by his grandfather Deepak Phatak and guided by his uncle Shivraj Phatak. Since February of 2008, when he was four years old, he came under the loving mentorship of Pt. Samir Chatterjee in the formal Guru-Shishya (master-disciple) relationship. Seven years into his talim (grooming), through utmost sincerity and diligence, Aditya qualified to make his entry into the field of performance. His music is certainly worth listening to. He is also studying Hindustani Classical vocal music with Smt. Rucha Jambhekar.
Radhika Samson (Odissi Dancer)
Ramanan - Hansaveena,
Aditya Phatak - tabla
Sitting: In the main room on the floor with back jack support, chairs in the second and third room.
Dress Code: Casual, comfortable, descent. Please take off your shoes before entering the studios.
Food and beverage: Only water is allowed inside the studios. Please bring your own supply.
Ramanan (Hansaveena)
Ramanan is a senior disciple of Pandit Barun Kumar Pal and has trained in the true Guru Shishya Parampara. On many occasions he has given various performances with the guidance and love from his Guru. The style of playing would mostly be termed as the Senia Maihar Gharana Style, however, Ramanan says that it is his Guru’s style, which includes everything from the Gharana added with his (Guruji’s) immense musical sense and awareness of a slide instrument that makes it vividly unique. Apart from being a Classical Musician, Ramanan is also an accomplished western music composer, multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer and music producer. This allows him to have the most unique edge, which helps in bringing out unconventional and innovative melodies. Ramanan aspires to be capable enough to walk on the path of his Guru and is determined to promote and propagate his Guru’s hard work and struggle of the Hansaveena to the world.
Aditya Phatak
Aditya Phatak is a very young student of Indian music, with special aptitude in Tabla. He started playing tabla at the age of two, even before he was tall enough to reach the drums. He was initially inspired by his grandfather Deepak Phatak and guided by his uncle Shivraj Phatak. Since February of 2008, when he was four years old, he came under the loving mentorship of Pt. Samir Chatterjee in the formal Guru-Shishya (master-disciple) relationship. Seven years into his talim (grooming), through utmost sincerity and diligence, Aditya qualified to make his entry into the field of performance. His music is certainly worth listening to. He is also studying Hindustani Classical vocal music with Smt. Rucha Jambhekar.
Radhika Samson (Odissi Dancer)
Radhika has been an immensely talented dancer since childhood. Seeing her inherent passion for music and dance, her parents channelized her interests and initiated her into the classical art form Odissi. Their encouragement and support further gave her the opportunity to develop a keen interest in the performing and creative field.
Radhika has received her initial training from Guru Dilip Mohapatra. During her rigorous training with Guru Dilip Kumar Mohapatra, prestigious performances began coming her way. With her determination and sincerity, she blossomed into a proficient and professional Odissi dancer. Radhika’s performances in prestigious platforms have been highly appreciated. She gained popularity and recognition amongst critics and connoisseurs, for her remarkable confidence and grace in blending abhinaya and nritta in their pure form. Currently Radhika is taking advanced training under Smt. Sujata Mohapatra, leading soloist and disciple of Late PadmaVibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.
She has trained many young talents at her school- Sadhana. Radhika is known for her creative abilities and innovations in Odissi. Her prowess for envisaging new concepts and choreographies have been widely acknowledged.
Radhika has imbibed the purity, aesthetic spirit and sensibility of Odissi Dance through many years of her disciplined training. She promises to carry on the rich tradition of Odissi dance through her dedication and commitment.