The Unforgettable Concert The Unforgettable concert

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IN
PRESENTS
ASSOCIATION
WITH
‘The Unforgettable’
A TRIBUTE TO THE GHAZAL KING
Jagjit Singh
By His Protégé
Tauseef Akhtar
Jagjit Singh
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THE LEGEND
‘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.
For bookings, please call
on: 0208 574 1897, Video Rama on 0208 907 0116,
Go to: www.chillitickets.com or Email: poonam@madhus.co.uk
Tauseef Akhtar
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Protégé of Jagjit Singh and your artiste for the evening
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 preoccupied 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
For bookings, please call
on: 0208 574 1897, Video Rama on 0208 907 0116,
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Sanjay Anand
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CHAIRMAN, MADHU’s
‘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
For bookings, please call
on: 0208 574 1897, Video Rama on 0208 907 0116,
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The Event
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YOUR EVENING
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
Tauseef Akhtar
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.
For bookings, please call
on: 0208 574 1897, Video Rama on 0208 907 0116,
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The Programme
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YOUR EVENING
Programme: Sat 20th December
Programme: SUN 21st December
6.30 – 7.15pm
Drinks Reception
5.30 – 6.15pm
Drinks Reception
7.15 – 7.30pm
Guests seated
6.15 – 6.30pm
Guests seated
7.30pm
Four course gourmet meal
6.30pm
Four course gourmet meal
9.00 – 11.00pm Followed by ‘The Unforgettable’ 1st half Performance
8.00 – 10.00pm Followed by ‘The Unforgettable’ 1st half Performance
11.00 – 11.30pm Tea /Coffee Break; Petite fours served
10.00 – 10.30pm Tea /Coffee Break; Petite fours served
11.30 – 1.30am ‘The Unforgettable’ 2nd half Performance
10.30 – 12.30am ‘The Unforgettable’ 2nd half Performance
Full bar drinks menu replenished throughout the evening at your table
Full bar drinks menu replenished throughout the evening at your table
2.00am
1.00am
Carriages
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.
For Bookings please call
Ticket Prices
on 0208 574 1897
Platinum seat £100, Gold Seat £85 and Silver seat £75
For bookings, please call
on: 0208 574 1897, Video Rama on 0208 907 0116,
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Parking & Directions
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Complimentary parking available on site for our guests
Venue Address: Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Poyle Road, Colnbrook, SL3 0FF
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. 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. 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 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 side
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 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.
Special Hotel Package
£50
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.
+VAT
Please contact the hotel direct on 01753 686860 quoting ref MADB to book your accommodation.
Subject to availability
For bookings, please call
on: 0208 574 1897, Video Rama on 0208 907 0116,
Go to: www.chillitickets.com or Email: poonam@madhus.co.uk