Reopening of Musical instruments gallery at National Museum, Janpath > 10:30am on 18th December 2010

Time : 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Entry : Free

Place : National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi

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Event Details : The prized Musical Instruments Gallery packing rare 17^th century instruments is all set for re-opening in a new- look National Museum tomorrow (December 18) to a performance by Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan.

As the National Museum, the treasure trove of India’s cultural heritage, is celebrating the 50^th Establishment Day, the occasion will also witness the commissioning of the first phase of its ongoing renovation, new initiatives like a travelling exhibition, outreach programmes for students, and announcement of a cultural encyclopaedia project.

The Museum has a large collection of musical instruments, both folk and classical. The collection was donated Mrs. Saran Rani Backliwal in 1980 and 1987. Most of the Indian instruments belong to the period between the 17^th and19th centuries. There are also a few 19th century Western instruments. The objects have been divided into different categories like String instruments (veena, sitar, santoor),  Percussion instruments (tabla, dholak) and Wind instruments (flute, trumpet). There are 125 musical instruments on display.

Amjad Ali Khan will play Sarod to mark the reopening of the Musical Instruments Gallery. Moreover, the music lovers in the National Capital can relish the class of the Sarod samrat with a full recital by him.

Programme :
10:30 am - Arrival of the guests
10:32 am - Presentation of bouquet to Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Shri Jawhar Sircar, Secretary, Ministry of Commerce
10:33 am - Welcome Address by Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose, Administrator, National Museum
10:38 am : Lighting the lamp by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
10:40 am : Presidential Address by Shri Jawhar Sircar, Ministry of Culture
Launching 'Heritage Him-sagar' Traveling Exhibition of Master Pieces of the National Museum
Releasing Newsletter of the National Museum
10:55 am : Inaugural Address and Sarod recital by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
12:15 pm : Visit to Smt. Sharan Rani Backliwal Gallery of Musicla Instruments
12:25 pm : Tea at the foyer
2:30 pm : Talent Hunt - Prize Distribution
Chief Guest : Smt. Jaya Chansekhar

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