Remembering Tiatrists of yester years
A special monthly programe organised by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) on 24th Aug. 2011 at TAG's conference hall, Campal, Panjim
Following tiatrist were born/remembered in August:
Alfred Rose, C Alvares, Saib Rocha, Felico Cardozo, Rosary Ferns, Minguel Rod & Francis Antonio Fernandes.
Saib Rocha
Saib Rocha one of the greatest writers and directors of Konkani tiatr stage was born on 23rd August 1898. He was one of the few artistes who contributed to the development of tiatr stage along with Pai Tiatrist Shri. Joao Agostinho Fernandes. He wrote his first tiatr in 1916 and formed his own dramatic troupe ‘Union Jack Dramatic Troupe’. From 1916 to 1941 he scripted 31 tiatrs which were very popular. Some of his tiatr are ‘Romeo ani Juliet’, ‘Dubhavi Ghorkarn’, ‘Gupit Kazar’, ‘Mog ani Krim’, etc.
C. Alvares
Celestinio Alvares popularly known as C. Alvares was born on 1st August 1920. C. Alvares is a legend of tiatr stage who left no stone unturned to bring the standard of tiatr, its song and music to greater heights. Tiatr lovers lovingly called him ‘Ace Director of Konkani Stage’ and due to his versatility in singing duets, he was named ‘King of Duets’. He has written and directed more than 100 tiatrs some of which are ‘Nirddukay’, ‘Ankwar Vo Kazari’, ‘Jurament’, ‘Kednam Udetolo To Dis’, ‘Gõycho Mog’, etc. He was the hero of the two most popular Konkani Films ‘Amchem Noxib’ and ‘Nirmonn’.
Minguel Rod
Minguel Rod the greatest all rounder of tiatr stage was born on 10th August 1924. A born tiatr artiste he achieved huge success in the promotion of tiatr, its song and music within a very short life span of 31 years only. He wrote and directed 27 tiatrs some of which are ‘Gorib Sezari’, ‘Gorchem Kestanv’, ‘Lembddo Santan’, ‘Civil Marriage’, etc. He composed and rendered over 300 songs some of which can be still heard through All India Radio on HMV records. Minguel Rod died at a very tender age just 31 years there creating a vacuum on tiatr stage.
Alfred Rose
Alfred Fernandes popularly known as Alfred Rose to his fans was born on 05th August 1932. Alfred Rose is known to his fans in different names such as ‘Golden Voice of Goa’, ‘Melody King’, etc. He was not only a writer, lyricist and singer but also an excellent musician.
He has many first to his credit. He has highest number of songs on records produced by HMV, Colombia and Young India. When the technology of cassettes appeared on the scene, Alfred Rose was the first to produce as many as 40 audio cassettes. He has also written and directed numerous tiatrs some of which are ‘Lakhpoti Novro’, ‘Dotor Advogad’, ‘Munis Vo Devchar’, ‘Director Saib’, etc. Alfred Rose is responsible to carry Konkani Song to each and every nook and corner of the world where Goans live.
Felicio Cardozo
Felicio Cardozo a freedom fighter, a journalist and a tiatr artiste was born on 30th August 1932. He edited Konkani newspapers namely ‘Sot’, ‘Divtti’ and ‘Novem Gõy’. He has published books of short stories namely ‘Fulanchi Bhag’, ‘Jugar’, and ‘Nimnni Itsa’.
Being a lover of tiatr he wrote and staged many tiatrs some of which are ‘Apovnnem’, ‘Mhojea Ixttak Lagon’, “Bhatt Khoim Bhattkar Khoim’, etc. He was a source of information about tiatr, its song and music.
Francis Antonio Fernandes
Francis Antonio Fernandes a musician of tiatr stage was born on 09th August 1944. He served the tiatr stage by being a member of live musical band as a drummer. His drumming abilities have helped in the improvement of the quality of music. He has played drum for numerous tiatrs written by great artistes of Konkani stage namely C. Alvares, Prem Kumar, Aristides Dias, C. D’Silva, Premanand Lotlikar, etc.
Rosary Ferns
Rosary Ferns a prominent personality of tiatr stage was born on 16th August 1962. He was dedicated artistes who served tiatr stage sincerely for almost 30 years. He was very much instrumental in promoting Goan tiatr in the Gulf especially in Kuwait where he was employed. He was a good lyricist and a singer too. He has many audio albums to his credit
John Claro
Sharon And Tomazinho
Audience /conference hall
Sharon
Sharon –Tomazinho – John Claro
Fr. Domnic
Video Clips:I
Fr. Domnic Alvares, a nephew of late C Alvares singing a C Alvares's song
Video Link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilif96zar_Y
II
Alfred Rose Special (The only Melody King of Goa)
III
C Alvares, Minguel Rod come alive..
Video link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2TReaiTEbg
IV
A tribute to Rosary Ferns -Video
Video Link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx1S0ebrh20
Other pics:
Alfred Rose, the Melody King
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr4/4441143455/
C Alvares, the king of duets
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk11/2355028865/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk6/512470121/sizes/s/
C Alvares (Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzH-BUVRzig
Alfred Rose seen singing in this video clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruE2ASvTjdI
Rosary Ferns
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk11/382462964/Don't miss out on these monthly beautiful and memorable programes organised by our Tiatr Academy of Goa:
- MEET THE ARTISTE/TIATRIST
- REMEMBERING TIATRISTS OF YESTER YEARS
and many more
You could even get to see or meet other tiatr / personalities such as
Roseferns, Cyriaco Dias, Anil Kumar, Fatima, Jr. Rod, Jessie Dias, Clara Dias, Minin de Bandar, Rico Rod, Dr. Gerry Rodricks, Dr. Kiran, Cezar D'Melo (MIL-MEL-NEL),
C D Silva, Jusephine, Sharon (Wilmix), Platilda, Joe Rose, Spirit, Alfie de Divar, Jane, Bonaventure d'Pietro, Prof. Cosma Fernandes, Bab Andrew, Sheik Amir,
Socoro de Sta. Cruz, Filip Pereira, Fr. Conceisao, Fr. Domnic Alvares,
Fr. Pratap Naik SJ, Fr. Manuel Gomes, Derrick D'Melo, Dr. Rafael Fernandes, Bonifacio Dias, Willy, Luiza, Tina D'Costa - RJ AIR, Aniceto Lourenco,
Star of Curtorim, J P Fernandes, Cajetan de Curtorim etc etc
thanks.
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