In Conversation with Pandit Yogesh Samsi
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14 September 2023, 8.00pm PST
Program Room at Surrey Arts Centre 13750 88 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 3L1 Tickets: $20 ($5 if you've purchased a Zone A ticket for next day's concert) Included in Season Pass: No |
PROMO: Purchase tickets for both events, Moving in Time: A Journey of Rhythm and In Conversation with Pandit Yogesh Samsi, for $40 using promo code TABLA at the checkout (applicable to Zone A tickets only).
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Enjoy an engaging and lively conversation with Pandit Yogesh Samsi about the essential elements of a tabla solo from the Punjab tradition - its format, repertoire, and aesthetics. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the maestro up-close, ask your questions, and get a breakdown of what you'll experience during his concert Moving in Time: A Journey of Rhythm.
About Yogesh Samsi
A unique tabla artist who has simultaneously scaled unprecedented heights of achievement in solo performance, accompaniment, and pedagogy. As a soloist, Yogesh balances tradition and innovation in the Punjab Gharana. His performances showcase mastery over a vast range of traditional content, more recently unearthing and sharing rare repertoire that was lost during partition. At the same time, he brings fresh perspective to the canon by presenting new ideas that capture the philosophy and rhythmic thought processes of his Guru, Ustad Allah Rakha. As an accompanist, Yogesh has provided sensitive and thoughtful tabla accompaniment for many leading vocalists and instrumentalists. His approach has been instilled by the close grooming under his father and stalwart vocalist, Pandit Dinkar Kaikini. Yogesh's commitment to the future of tabla and his inherited tradition is most evident in his extensive efforts as a Guru to a new generation of accomplished tabla professionals. His pedagogical approach aims to nurture creative independent thinkers who will propagate and evolve the Gharana. Learn more about Yogesh Samsi.
About Hardeep Chana
Raised in a musical atmosphere, Hardeep Chana’s first began learning from his family. He sought guidance for accompaniment from Professor Ranjit Singh, learning Taus or Mayoori Veena. Today, he continues his studies as a harmonium accompanist under Tanmay Deochake. During his musical journey, Hardeep has enjoyed the good fortune of accompanying many great artists including Pandit Yogesh Samsi, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, and Kaushiki Chakraborty.
This program is co-presented by the Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver (ICMSV) and Surrey Civic Theatres, and is supported by the partnership and development work of the Bandish Network. Surrey Civic Theatres gratefully acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada for its programming.
About Yogesh Samsi
A unique tabla artist who has simultaneously scaled unprecedented heights of achievement in solo performance, accompaniment, and pedagogy. As a soloist, Yogesh balances tradition and innovation in the Punjab Gharana. His performances showcase mastery over a vast range of traditional content, more recently unearthing and sharing rare repertoire that was lost during partition. At the same time, he brings fresh perspective to the canon by presenting new ideas that capture the philosophy and rhythmic thought processes of his Guru, Ustad Allah Rakha. As an accompanist, Yogesh has provided sensitive and thoughtful tabla accompaniment for many leading vocalists and instrumentalists. His approach has been instilled by the close grooming under his father and stalwart vocalist, Pandit Dinkar Kaikini. Yogesh's commitment to the future of tabla and his inherited tradition is most evident in his extensive efforts as a Guru to a new generation of accomplished tabla professionals. His pedagogical approach aims to nurture creative independent thinkers who will propagate and evolve the Gharana. Learn more about Yogesh Samsi.
About Hardeep Chana
Raised in a musical atmosphere, Hardeep Chana’s first began learning from his family. He sought guidance for accompaniment from Professor Ranjit Singh, learning Taus or Mayoori Veena. Today, he continues his studies as a harmonium accompanist under Tanmay Deochake. During his musical journey, Hardeep has enjoyed the good fortune of accompanying many great artists including Pandit Yogesh Samsi, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, and Kaushiki Chakraborty.
This program is co-presented by the Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver (ICMSV) and Surrey Civic Theatres, and is supported by the partnership and development work of the Bandish Network. Surrey Civic Theatres gratefully acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada for its programming.