The Dover Lane Music Conference
Place : Kolkata,
West Bengal
Date : January 22nd - 25th
Venue: Nazrul Mancha, Rabindra Sarobar
Schedule 2012
Dover Lane Music Conference, one of the largest Indian Classical musical events
is held in Kolkata for the past five decades. The music conference
which started as a humble get together of some music lovers in the by
lanes of south Kolkata in 1952, has now turned into one of the most, culturally
important event of the year. Initially, it was a three day cultural
program comprising of drama, light and classical songs. Gradually it
became a purely Indian classical based programme, showcasing both vocal
and instrumental Hindustani and Carnatic music. This festival
provides a wonderful platform for the younger generation to come and perform
with the best in the art. Every year a number of youngsters come and display
their skills in front of a huge crowd.
The festival is conducted at Nazrul Mancha in Rabindra Sarobar (South
Avenue) in Kolkata every year between
January 22 and 26. The auditorium with a seating capacity of 3,500 gets
packed with music enthusiasts from around the country during the event. For the six days
this event is held, the city of Kolkata enjoys the presence of a number of
eminent music maestros, which is a real treat for music lovers. The
people of Kolkata consider this festival as a heritage event.
Contact Address :
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The Dover Lane Music Conference Office
18/2, Dover Lane,
Kolkata – 700020,
West Bengal, India
Phone : 033- 24618137
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Nazrul Mancha
Rabindra Sarobar
Kolkata - 700029
West Bengal.
Phone : 033-24666720
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