Concert Sponsored by Cottonwood |
Rajeev Taranath Friday, April 24, 7:00 pm $20 adv $22 door $25 priority Internationally acclaimed performer, Rajeev Taranath is today one of the leading exponents of the sarod. His performances masterfully combine the depth and rigor of the tradition of North Indian classical music with an inspired imagination and emotional intensity.
Born into a highly creative family from Bangalore, India, Rajeev Taranath began studying music, song and poetry with his father at a very early age. As a teenager, he attended a concert featuring classical Indian music that would forever change his life and artistic path. Under the tutelage of Ali Akbar Khan, Taranath became dedicated to the sarod, the lyrical, deeply resonant relative of the lute. Today, nearly 50 years later, Taranath is considered one of India's top classical instrumentalists and his performances masterfully combine the depth and rigor of traditional Hindustani classical music with inspired imagination and emotional intensity. For this, Taranath has received wide acclaim, including the Indian Government’s highest honor for the classical performing arts, the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi award. Currently living in Mysore, India, Taranath travels worldwide both teaching and performing. Over his expansive career, his concerts have included performances at major Indian music venues and internationally at universities, conservatories and world music festivals. His performance of classical ragas -highly textured patterns of melody- offer the listener an understanding of the tremendous scope of traditional North Indian classical music. Taranath’s supporters fully understand the importance of promoting his music and the unbroken lineage of Hindustani classical music. Accompanying Taranath, will be tabla player Vikas Yendluri. Vikas is an up and coming tabla artist in the tradition of Punjab. Born and raised in California, he is a disciple of Sri Arshad Syed, and has also been training with Ustad Zakir Hussain. He has had the honor of accompanying India's most celebrated musicians in concerts across the United States. On the side, he has recently begun work after completing a post-graduate degree in computer science at Stanford University.
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