Harshad Dongare [Kirana Gharana]

Name : Mr. Harshad Ramesh Dongare
Date of Birth : 19 May 1980
Academic Qualification : B. Com (Mumbai University)
Fine Arts Qualifications: 1.Passed Sangeet Alankar with 1st class in Hindustani Classical Vocal from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya - Feb. 2007
2. Passed M A. Bridge in 2005 Hindustani Classical - Vocal Institution: Shivaji University.
3. Passed M A. with Distinction in Hindustani Classical Vocal from Shivaji University, Kolhapur - June 2007 Guru (Teacher) : Rajendra Kandalgavkar, Pune

Period of Learning : Since 2001

Awards/Prizes

1. Pt. Bhaskar Buwa Bakhle Award, 2004 by Pune University for acquiring First position in B.A. Music
2. All India Telecom Cultural Meet, Ahmedabad - Khyal Gayan - 2000, 1 st Prize
3. Mood Indigo, IIT, Mumbai - Khyal Gayan - 2005, 1st Prize
4. 16th All India Telecom Cultural Meet Ahmedabad, December 2000
   Indian Classical Vocal Music, Above 18 yrs. Group - 1st Prize
5. Dadar Matunga Cultural Center Khyal Gayan, 2004 - 3rd Prize
6. Mahatma Gandhi Sevamandir-Bandra Music Lovers Club Khyal Gayan Competition, 2004 - 2nd Prize
7. Lokmanya Seva Sangh, Vile Parle and Shri Rang Kala Niketan, Talegaon Khyal Gayan Competition, 2004 (Vile Parle Center) - 2nd Prize
8. Deval Club Kolhapur, Khyal Gayan Competition, 2005 - Runners- up Prize.

Performances

1. Gaanmaitra Pune, 2000
2. Sanskar Bharati, Pune Masik Sangeet Sabha, April 2004
3. Mahatma Gandhi Seva Mandir Prize Winners Program, December 2004
4. Dattatray Devasthan, Ganagapur, February 2005
5. Sponsored by Y.B. Chavan Centre's Rangswar and Pune University's Lalit Kala Kendra - Bhimsen Joshi Adhyasan on 21st June 2005 at Y B Chavan Centre, Mumbai
6. Arranged by 'war Samwad Thane' on 8th July 2005 at Sahayog Mandir Thane.
7. Performed in 'Uttung Thane' programme for upcoming artists on 24th July 2005 at 'Sahayog Mandir, Thane' Performed in Youth Festival sponsored by Sangeet Research Academy.
8. Maratha Mandir Kala Kendra at Maratha Mandir, Mumbai Central, on 22 October 2005.
9. Paurnima Sangeet Sabha, organized by Anahat Sangeet Academy, Chinchvad - Jan. 2006
10. Urja, Maharashtra Cultural Centre, Pune - Feb. 2006
11. All India Radio, sponsored by ITC SRA - April 2006
12. Bhavan's Cultural Centre', Andheri - June 2006
13. Khalvayan, Ratnagiri - August 2006
14. Pt. V.D. Paluskar Punyatithi Samaroh', Beed - Aug.2006
15. Swar Sadhana Samiti, Mumbai - Oct. 2006
16. Indian Music Circle, Kandivali - Jan. 2007
17. Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, Mumbai - Feb. 2007
18. Amateur Music Association, TIFR, Mumbai, July 2007
19. Shree Kashi Sangeet Samaj, Varanasi - Jan 08

Scholarship

Dept. of Culture, Govt. of India has awarded the scholarship for Advanced training in Hindustani Classical Vocal Music for two years w.e.f. Feb. 2005

AIR Gradation

• Yuv Vani Artiste of Pune Radio
• B-Grade Artiste of Mumbai Radio

Teaching

• Served as Music Faculty at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Pune for 5 years
• Presently working as Music Faculty for Diploma at Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Pune

Contact Details

816/A, Sadashiv Peth,
`Ushhakaal', 2nd floor,
Barriester Gadgil Path,
Near Nagnath Par,
Pune 411 030

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