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PARAMPARIK / SUFIYANA Concert

April 26, 2024 6:30pm

Enjoy a complimentary concert by an outstanding artist trio (vocal, sitar, tabla), who are also the torch bearers of three important Gharanas (schools of training), who will enthrall the audience in a unique concert. Presented in collaboration with IndUS of Fox Valley. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the event starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Kimberly-Clark Theater.

This event is free thanks to the collaboration with IndUS of Fox Valley and community support from Community First Credit Union.

PARAMPARIK:
Artist renditions of traditional Hindustani (North Indian) Classical music featuring Ragas by Mian Tansen , Mian Bilawal etc.

Intermission

SUFIYANA:
Ragas and semi classical compositions in Sufi, Ghazal, Folk, Bhajan styles featuring compositions of the legendary poet Amir Khusroo and saints Swami Surdas, Swami Tulsidas, Sant Kabir, Swami Haridas, and Nizamuddin Walia.

Artist Introductions:
Janab Arshad Ali Khan  (representing the best known  Kirana Gharana of vocal music )
A sensational present generation singer of India … Janab Arshad Ali Khan is the direct descendant in the lineage of Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan and Ustad Abdul Karim Khan, the founders of Kirana Gharana. Introduced by Sangeet Research Academy (Kolkata) as a child prodigy, he was described as the biggest sensation of Sawai Gandharva Sammelan at the age of 9.

Vidushi Sahana Banerjee (representing the famous Rampur-Senia Gharana)
Vidushi Sahana Banerjee  is one of the best known lady Sitar players of India and the true torch-bearer of Rampur-Senia Gharana or school of music which she has learned from her illustrious father sitar/surbahar maestro Pt.Santosh Banerjee who was a direct disciple of Ustad Dabir Khan Sahaab who is of lineage of Mian Tansen.

*Pt Subhen Chatterjee (www.subhenchatterjee.net) is an internationally acclaimed tabla exponent (seniormost  disciple of tabla legend Pt.Swapan Chowdhury) representing Lucknow Gharana 

Know Before You Go

Parking and Directions

  • The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is located at 400 West College Avenue in Appleton, Wisconsin.
  • Valet parking is pay upon arrival and available on the Division Street side of the Center beginning one hour prior to all public tickets performances held in Thrivent Hall and Kimberly-Clark Theater.
  • Ample parking is available in the City of Appleton’s downtown parking structures. More information about parking is available here.

Masks are welcomed, but not required to be worn by all patrons while in the venue. Other COVID-19 related health protocols may be in effect at the time of performance, including, without limitation, required: temperature checks, testing, confirmation of prior travel to restricted areas and/or confirmation of no known symptoms of and exposure to COVID-19. We reserve the right to unilaterally make changes to health protocols according to updated public health guidance and applicable law. Future updates will be provided to ticket holders prior to the performance. Any ticket holder who does not comply with any COVID-19 related health protocol may be required to leave the theater, and his/her ticket will not be refunded. Guests with accessibility questions, or who require additional assistance related to the venue’s COVID-19 policies may email [email protected] or call (920) 730-3760. Please note: This event is being planned at full capacity, subject to applicable law and governmental approval.

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