REMEMBERING ALFRED ROSE Maharashtra Konkani Kala Sanstha, Mumbai organized a Konkani Musical Drama- A tribute to Goa’s Melody king Alfred Rose on his 80th Birth Anniversary on Sunday, August 5th 2012 at Yeshwant Hall, Matunga. The programme comprised of songs of late Alfred Rose sung by his family members and other artistes.
The programme commenced with Dis Tuzo Zolmancho sung by all the performers. Agnelo Fernandes from U.S regaled the audience with the rendering of Goenchi Feni and Wilma. Dev Nhidonk Na was sung by Michael and Francis. Pravin D’Souza –husband of Alria delighted the audience with Lady From Goa. It was nostalgic to listen to Mummy Mhaka Vengent Dhor by Alria with her son Ethan. Antonette delivered Norischem Fugasanv. Joe Wallace with his powerful voice sang Dona Paula-Juliana-Mandovi, and received an encore. Saby and Kenny beautifully delivered Hanv Konknni Zannam which also had to be repeated. Ansila who sang Novro Mhaka Zai also received an encore. Titta Pretto, Carie and Paul Roamy who jointly performed the comic song Bhikunn Martele received encore. Rita Rose rendered Put ani Sasupai whereas Evans presented Tin Bolladik Hatiaram. . Antonete ad Carie sang Kazari Bhoinnink Lagun. Pai tacho Bhikari by Ancila, Alicia, Peter and Gable was also well presented. Bhero- a comedy skit of late Alfred Rose from one of his musical shows was also staged. The audience was all praise for Mog Mhozo Kortai by Alria and Celina-Luiza the Bombshell by Engelbert. The programme concluded with Ami Soglle Ek sung by all the actors. The well organized function which was attended by a packed audience was ably compered by Francis Fernandes with snippets into the life of the late legend. It was heartening to note senior actor Titta Pretto’ energy in his performance. A scholarship is being instituted in the name of Alfred Rose to be given to upcoming singers. I . DANTAS