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World Music Institute
presents
Saturday, OCT 13, 7pm
Pandit Birju Maharaj
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Pandit Birju Maharaj is the legendary grand master of Kathak, India's great classical dance known for its intricate footwork and subtle mime. The torchbearer of the Lucknow gharana (school), he is renowned for his mastery of rhythm and expressive abhinaya. In this program of ancient and contemporary works, he is joined by his outstanding ensemble of musicians and dancers that includes his disciples Saswati Sen and his son Deepak Maharaj.
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"a virtuoso of the finest nuance"
– New York Times
This national tour is organized by Katha Dance Theatre www.kathadance.org
Co-presented with Raga Music Circle
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PETER NORTON SYMPHONY SPACE
2537 Broadway at 95th St, NYC
$35 / IAAC MEMBERS: $30 with discount code WMI-IAAC when ordering online (link below) or purchasing through WMI Box Office (number below)
http://www.worldmusicinstitute.org/event/pandit-birju-maharaj/
(212) 545-7536
There are also a limited number of VIP tickets which include a reception with the artist and help support WMI programs $125 (not eligible for discount)
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The Indo-American Arts Council is a 501 ©3 not-for-profit secular arts organization passionately dedicated to promoting, showcasing and building an awareness of artists of Indian origin in the performing arts, visual arts, literary arts and folk arts. For information please visit .
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