ICMA in association with MMBA presents
The Alchemist: Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki - The Maestro with a Golden Touch
परिसस्पर्श: पं. जितेन्द्र अभिषेकी - एक सुवर्ण सोहळा
by Mahesh Kale
Oct 20, 2019 (Sun)
Accompanied by Nikhil Phatak (Tabla), Prasad Joshi (Pakhawaj), Rajiv Tambe (Harmonium), Kedar Gulavani (Violin)
Let’s rewind the clock about four years... to the cusp of the musical phenomenon that was about to sweep audiences off their feet and create a new wave of appreciation for Indian classical music. That phenomenon was the 2015 musical film “Katyar Kaljat Ghusli” and you have all been a part of the exhilarating musical movement that has followed. Now some of you may know that the movie is actually a revival of the 1960’s hit musical with the same title. It’s hard to believe that much of the film’s music -- that today plays from our iPhones and bluetooth speakers -- was actually composed and first popular over 60 years ago! But what is it about this music that is so enchanting, so timeless, and so inspiring that it has attracted people from all walks of life and especially the younger generation? Who was it that seeded this inspiration?
ICMA Foundation is very excited to bring to you our humble tribute to the original creator of this music, and to one of the most prolific Indian classical musicians of all time, in a very special concert presented by his youngest disciple and ICMA’s very own Mahesh Kale: “The Alchemist: Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki - The Maestro with a Golden Touch” with narration in English, "परिसस्पर्श: पं. जितेन्द्र अभिषेकी - एक सुवर्ण सोहळा" with narration in Marathi.
Alchemy is an ancient belief, whose practitioners sought purity and perfection...it is believed that they could turn ordinary metals into gold. Padmashree Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki, known fondly as Abhishekibua, was such an alchemist of music, widely acclaimed for his deep perfection of Indian classical music and for his Midas touch that moved audiences beyond words. What is not as commonly known was the sheer magnitude of music that he conceived and created...from rare ragas to film songs to abhangs to the mid-20th century revival of Marathi natya sangeet, Abhishekibua is credited with hundereds of musical marvels.
National Award-winner Mahesh Kale is Abhishekibua’s youngest disciple, and has dedicated his life to carrying forward his guru’s musical legacy and philosophies, and to spreading the joy of music. On October 20th, in this very special concert, Mahesh Kale will not only take us through the depth and breadth of Abhishekibua’s music, but will share glimpses of the guru who inspired him.
Joining him will be an ensemble of stellar traditional instrumentalists from India - Nikhil Phatak (tabla), Rajiv Tambe (harmonium), Prasad Joshi (pakhawaj), and Kedar Gulavani (violin). This event will be brought to you in collaboration with our community partner Maharashtra Mandal Bay Area (MMBA). On 20th Oct 2019 at the Santa Clara Convention Center Theater.
ICMA Foundation is very excited to bring to you our humble tribute to the original creator of this music, and to one of the most prolific Indian classical musicians of all time, in a very special concert presented by his youngest disciple and ICMA’s very own Mahesh Kale: “The Alchemist: Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki - The Maestro with a Golden Touch” with narration in English, "परिसस्पर्श: पं. जितेन्द्र अभिषेकी - एक सुवर्ण सोहळा" with narration in Marathi.
Alchemy is an ancient belief, whose practitioners sought purity and perfection...it is believed that they could turn ordinary metals into gold. Padmashree Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki, known fondly as Abhishekibua, was such an alchemist of music, widely acclaimed for his deep perfection of Indian classical music and for his Midas touch that moved audiences beyond words. What is not as commonly known was the sheer magnitude of music that he conceived and created...from rare ragas to film songs to abhangs to the mid-20th century revival of Marathi natya sangeet, Abhishekibua is credited with hundereds of musical marvels.
National Award-winner Mahesh Kale is Abhishekibua’s youngest disciple, and has dedicated his life to carrying forward his guru’s musical legacy and philosophies, and to spreading the joy of music. On October 20th, in this very special concert, Mahesh Kale will not only take us through the depth and breadth of Abhishekibua’s music, but will share glimpses of the guru who inspired him.
Joining him will be an ensemble of stellar traditional instrumentalists from India - Nikhil Phatak (tabla), Rajiv Tambe (harmonium), Prasad Joshi (pakhawaj), and Kedar Gulavani (violin). This event will be brought to you in collaboration with our community partner Maharashtra Mandal Bay Area (MMBA). On 20th Oct 2019 at the Santa Clara Convention Center Theater.
When/Where:
Date/Time: 20 October 2019 (Sunday)
Time: 2:00 - 4:30 pm The Alchemist (narration in English) (doors close at 1:55 pm)
5:30 - 8:00 pm परिसस्पर्श (narration in Marathi) (doors close at 5:25 pm)
Venue: Santa Clara Convention Center Theater (5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054)
Time: 2:00 - 4:30 pm The Alchemist (narration in English) (doors close at 1:55 pm)
5:30 - 8:00 pm परिसस्पर्श (narration in Marathi) (doors close at 5:25 pm)
Venue: Santa Clara Convention Center Theater (5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054)
Buy Tickets:
Level I: $45 ($39 early bird season)
Level II: $35 ($29 early bird season)
Level III: $25 ($22 early bird season)
Kids under 15 get additional $5 off on Level I and Level II
Seats are not assigned and will be on a first-come-first-seated basis within the level.
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Level II: $35 ($29 early bird season)
Level III: $25 ($22 early bird season)
Kids under 15 get additional $5 off on Level I and Level II
Seats are not assigned and will be on a first-come-first-seated basis within the level.
If ticket form does not show below, please try a different browser or click here to buy on ticket service website www.tugoz.com/events/icma
Brought to you by ICMA Foundation in collaboration with our community partner
Maharashtra Mandal Bay Area (MMBA)
Maharashtra Mandal Bay Area (MMBA)