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A TRIBUTE TO THE GHAZAL KING Jagjit Singh BY HIS PROTÉGÉ Tauseef Akhtar Tauseef Akhtar ‘The Unforgettable’ FRONT PAGE | JAGJIT SINGH | TAUSEEF AKHTAR | SANJAY ANAND | THE EVENT | PROGRAMME | PARKING AND DIRECTIONS PRESENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Transcript of The Unforgettable Concert The Unforgettable concert

A TRIBUTE TO THE GHAZAL KING

Jagjit Singh By HIs PROTéGé

Tauseef AkhtarTauseef Akhtar

‘The Unforgettable’

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PREsENTsIN

AssOCIATION WITH

‘The world of music would not be complete without ghazals. The world of ghazals would not be complete without Jagjit singh. It is sheer good fortune for music lovers of this age that such a maestro came along and not only transformed the ghazal but the entire genre of non film music. He successfully changed the vista of the ghazal to a whole new generation of music lovers thus changing the common man’s home into a mehfil of ghazals’ Lata Mangehskar, singer

‘He is able to communicate the ghazal because his voice is beautiful and so is his rendering. He presents each word in the context of the verse, like bringing to the ear something fragile, so that its intent is clear’ Gulzar, poet

‘When words are given their proper musical meaning, it gives them new life, they are immortalized… I have only written the words, he has ornamented them, dressed them, given them depth and shading, given musical voice to the poet’s concept’ Rana Sahri, poet

Need we say anymore... We are truly blessed to have had Jagjit Singh in our lives and in order to celebrate his life and music we have invited his beloved student - Tauseef Akhtar to perform the maestros famous ghazals in the most intimate of settings.

THE LEGEND

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Tauseef received his initial education in classical Indian singing from the renowned Late Pt. Govind Prasad ‘Jaipurwale’. It was only after the demise of the latter that the teenager Tauseef came under the able guidance and tutelage of the king of ghazals Jagjit Singh. Through him, Tauseef received invaluable training in not only ghazal recital but also vocal classical rendition.

With his typically natural and effortless style of singing and a gifted ‘soz’ in his mellifluous voice Tauseef ’s listeners cannot help but be impressed and carried away by his music and instantly connect with his warm and straight-from-the-heart rendition!

“…A melodious voice begs no introduction. Tauseef Akhtar is among one of my more promising disciples. He thinks properly before composing and comprehends properly before rendering the shaayari (poetry). Just as Music has become well-ensconced in his nature, so has shaayari become an inseparable part of his mood.

I am happy that he has sought his very own path in ghazal rendering. My blessings are with him!” JAGJIT sINGH

“…I must’ve been a gawky teenager, all of 15 years… my voice was changing from that of an adolescent to settle into adulthood. Jagjit Ji, then at the peak of his singing career, would keep busy - mostly pre-occupied with concerts and recordings of his various now legendary albums. Sensing that my training is perhaps not up to his desired level, Jagjit Ji lovingly ordered me to come daily during his recording sessions at Western Outdoor Studio - the haven where his hugely popular albums used to be recorded. This, I was later to realize, would prove a turning point during my tutelage – the greatest boon for my career and training, for which I am to sit today and thank my fate eternally…”

TAUsEEF AKHTAR

PROTéGé OF JAGJIT sINGH AND yOUR ARTIsTE FOR THE EvENING

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‘Madhu’s have a long and established relationship with Jagjit Singh. Our grandfather, the Late Mr Bishandas Anand, back in the late 1960’s heard of an unknown artist that had come over form India to perform in Nairobi. After meeting the young Jagjit Singh, our grandfather arranged a Mehfil at the Brilliant Hotel. It was the beginning of an enduring relationship and Jagjit Singh kept an association with our family ever since.

I have been a fan of the man and his music throughout my life and I often remember after his concerts my friends, family and clients would always complain either about timings – ‘it’s either too early to eat before the concert and gets too late after’ … or ‘aren’t ghazal evenings supposed to be a late night affair?’ or the setting itself .. most of them wanting a more intimate experience..perhaps with a glass of scotch in hand!

‘The Unforgettable’ concert will ensure that hospitality and entertainment are provided for you hand in hand. Great food, drinks served at your table throughout the performance, opulent surroundings and a world class artiste are the true recipe of a superb night out.

Paying tribute to a legend is daunting but perhaps the job is made easier when you have the protégé of the legend himself - Tauseef Akhtar rising to the occasion. ‘

Sanjay Anand MBE, Madhu’s

CHAIRmAN, mADHU’s

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Sanjay Anand

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Tauseef Akhtar

You shall be part of an exclusive audience for which no expense has been spared.

With this in mind we have chosen “The Gallery” a stunning banqueting Room in Hilton London Heathrow T5

as your venue for the evening.

You will begin the evening with a drinks reception where you will enjoy a full bar menu,

whilst meeting and mingling with your friends.

You will then be seated by Madhu’s hostesses to your table in the ballroom where you will enjoy the new taste sensations created by

our talented chefs and treated to a four course gourmet meal.

After dinner you will experience a soul awakening performance by

There will be a break for tea and coffee and the 2nd half will continue into the early hours of the morning.

To top it all throughout the night you shall be replenished with our full bar drinks menu by our attentive but discreet wine waiters.

yOUR EvENING

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PROGRAmmE: sAT 20TH DECEmBER6.30 – 7.15pm Drinks Reception7.15 – 7.30pm Guests seated7.30pm Four course gourmet meal9.00 – 11.00pm Followed by ‘The Unforgettable’ 1st half Performance11.00 – 11.30pm Tea /Coffee Break; Petite fours served11.30 – 1.30am ‘The Unforgettable’ 2nd half PerformanceFull bar drinks menu replenished throughout the evening at your table 2.00am Carriages

PROGRAmmE: sUN 21sT DECEmBER5.30 – 6.15pm Drinks Reception6.15 – 6.30pm Guests seated6.30pm Four course gourmet meal8.00 – 10.00pm Followed by ‘The Unforgettable’ 1st half Performance10.00 – 10.30pm Tea /Coffee Break; Petite fours served10.30 – 12.30am ‘The Unforgettable’ 2nd half PerformanceFull bar drinks menu replenished throughout the evening at your table 1.00am Carriages

*Please note that your punctuality will be greatly appreciated as this concert will serve a pre-show dinner. No food will be served during the performance.

yOUR EvENING

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Ticket Prices Platinum seat £100, Gold seat £85 and silver seat £75

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By Train: The Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington and is a 20 minute journey to Heathrow Terminal 5. The extensive London Underground network makes reaching Paddington easy for travelers, at whichever station their train terminates within our capital city.

By Car: The hotel is just a 5 minute drive from Junction 14 of the M25, which in turn is one junction from the M4 and two from the M40. All other major motorways can also be reached via the M25, which circles London providing access to the national road network. From North: Join the M25 heading toward Heathrow. Leave the M25 at Jct 14 (please keep right.) At the roundabout take the 4th exit onto Horton Road sign posted Poyle, Datchet. At the second roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Poyle Road. Hilton Terminal 5 is situated 400 meters on your left hand side.

From South: Follow signs to Heathrow Airport on the M25 Motorway and leave at Jct 14. At the roundabout take the exit onto Horton Road sign posted Poyle, Datchet. At the second roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Poyle Road. Hilton Terminal 5 is situated 400 meters on your left hand side. From East: Join the the M25 heading toward Heathrow. Leave the M25 at Jct 14 (please keep right.) At the roundabout take the 4th exit onto Horton Road sign posted Poyle, Datchet. At the second roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Poyle Road. Hilton Terminal 5 is situated 400 meters on your left hand sideFrom West: Exit the M4 motorway at Jct 4 and head on the M25 toward Heathrow and leave at Jct 14. At the roundabout take the exit onto Horton Road sign posted Poyle, Datchet. At the second roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Poyle Road. Hilton Terminal 5 is situated 400 meters on your left hand side.

Venue Address: Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Poyle Road, Colnbrook, sL3 0FF

COmPLImENTARy PARKING AvAILABLE ON sITE FOR OUR GUEsTs

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Madhu’s have negotiated a special per night rate of £50.00+VAT room only for those guests wishing to stay over.

Why not make a Christmas treat? This hotel has superb Spa facilities.

Special Hotel PackagePlease contact the hotel direct on 01753 686860 quoting ref MADB to book your accommodation.

£50 +vAT

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Subject to availabilityFor bookings, please call on: 0208 574 1897, Video Rama on 0208 907 0116,

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