Baithak Series: Benaras Gharana
Baithak Series is a thematic concert series aimed at presenting esoteric topics on Indian classical music in an engaging and accessible manner. Baithaks, essentially chamber concerts, are a traditional way of presenting Indian classical music to create an intimate connection between the audience and the artist through smaller venues with both floor and chair seating. Each program begins with a curated concert where the artists walk the audience through the theme through musical repertoire and knowledge-sharing. This is followed by an open-floor question and answer session between the audience and the featured artists. The current theme, Gharanas & Banis, explores these socio-musical lineage systems which are prevalent across Indian classical music traditions and tries to address the role they play in contemporary music-making.
Pankaj Mishra, currently based in Toronto, hails from a family of tradition keepers of the Benaras gharana and trained under Sarangi virtuoso Pandit Mahesh Prasad Mishra. His presentation will explore the nuances of the gharana’s stylized playing, repertoire, and his unique role in being musically and genealogically part of a gharana. Joining him on stage is emerging Surrey-based Tabla artist Akaaljot Singh and Pankaj's student Pratyush Goberdhan.
Please note that we will only be accepting credit card and exact cash payment at the door. Tickets can be purchased in advanced using the linked buttons above.
This program is presented by the Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver (ICMSV). If you are looking to sponsor this event please send us an email to info.icmsv@gmail.com
Pankaj Mishra, currently based in Toronto, hails from a family of tradition keepers of the Benaras gharana and trained under Sarangi virtuoso Pandit Mahesh Prasad Mishra. His presentation will explore the nuances of the gharana’s stylized playing, repertoire, and his unique role in being musically and genealogically part of a gharana. Joining him on stage is emerging Surrey-based Tabla artist Akaaljot Singh and Pankaj's student Pratyush Goberdhan.
Please note that we will only be accepting credit card and exact cash payment at the door. Tickets can be purchased in advanced using the linked buttons above.
This program is presented by the Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver (ICMSV). If you are looking to sponsor this event please send us an email to info.icmsv@gmail.com