Sangeet Australia
Supporting Hindustani Music
presents
Internationally Renowned Sitar Virtuoso
Purbayan Chatterjee
Experience one of India’s most brilliant new musical stars
in the style of the great Pandit Nikhil Bannerjee.
with Bobby Singh on Tabla
…The notes flowed from Chatterjee’s sitar like a cascading waterfall…
Hindustani Times, Kolkata.
Fri. 13th April 8pm - Concert.
Sat. 14th April 2pm - Afternoon Raga and discussion.
A rare opportunity to meet the artist.
Sidetrack Theatre. Addison Road Centre. 142 Addison Rd Marrickville.
Free On-Site Carpark! Bus route 428 stops at entrance to the Centre.
Snacks available from 7:30pm. Assisted disabled access available.
Tickets at the door $25/$20con. Come early to avoid disappointment.
Special Sitar Pass for both 13th and 14th April $40/30con.
Family discounts available. Contact: 0416 352 900 www.sangeetaustralia.org
One of the year’s biggest Hindustani Music highlights!
Purbayan Chatterjee in concert.
A regular at major music festivals in India, USA and Europe, Purbayan has quickly established himself as one of India’s leading sitar players. In the company of the young Purbayan, many discover the magic of Pandit Nikhil Bannerjee. Breath taking virtuosity and emotional intensity are the hallmarks of his not to be missed performances. His performance in January this year with Zakir Hussain at the Kala Mandir in Kolkata in memory of the two greatest sitar players Nikhil Bannerjee and Vilayat Khan met with rave reviews. Purbayan began his musical training at the age of 4 from his father Shri Parthapratim Chatterjee a disciple of Pt. Nikhil Bannerjee and Ustad. Ali Akbar Khan. A versatile musician he is also involved in many highly successful collaborations with diverse musical forms. Purbayan has released many highly acclaimed recordings.
One of Australia’s finest tabla players, Bobby Singh is, again, accompanying Purbayan during his current tour of Australia, appearing at WOMAD, Adelaide. Bobby’s diverse musical experience and collaborations have made him a festival favourite and has brought him recognition around the country. He started learning tabla from an early age and later studied under the tutelage of internationally renowned tabla maestro Aneesh Pradhan.
About Sangeet Australia: Formed in 2004 we are an artist-run grass-roots organisation focused on fostering greater understanding and appreciation of this classical tradition of music from India. We produce a monthly series of high-quality acoustic soirees and various other activities, including larger concerts and workshops, supporting both local and international musicians.
To contact us regarding financial sponsorship, volunteering, offers of in-kind support, media enquiries, to join our mailing list, bookings or for more information call m. 0416352900 or email: pavane_oliveiro@yahoo.com.au
www.sangeetaustralia.org
