Sitar + Sarangi Jugalbandi (Dinner & Concert)

🌟 Experience the Magic of Hindustani Classical Music Under the Stars 🌟

Date: 10/14/23 

Time: 5PM Concert, 7PM Dinner 

Location: Private Residence in Pasadena

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music and fine dining as Music Circle proudly presents an enchanting Dinner + Concert event in the heart of Pasadena. Join us for an exquisite night that combines the artistry of seasoned musicians with the culinary delights of the award-winning Appus Turmeric Cafe from Long Beach.

🎶 Musical Maestros:

• Anjan Saha, Sitar: Let the soulful melodies of Anjan Saha's sitar transport you to a realm of musical bliss.
• Pankaj Mishra, Sarangi: The evocative strains of Pankaj Mishra's sarangi will tug at your heartstrings.
• Pandit Arup Chattopadhyay, Tabla: Experience the rhythmic brilliance of Pandit Arup Chattopadhyay's tabla.

🍽️ Dining Delights by Appu's Turmeric Cafe: Indulge in a sumptuous vegetarian Indian dinner curated by the renowned Appus Turmeric Cafe. Their delectable dishes promise to tantalize your taste buds, creating a perfect harmony with the melodies of the evening.

🌌 Outdoor Elegance: The event takes place in the picturesque setting of a private residence in Pasadena. Under the open sky, you'll be treated to the mesmerizing sounds of Hindustani classical music, creating a truly magical atmosphere.

🎟️ Limited Tickets Available: This is an exclusive event with a limited number of tickets, so be sure to secure your spot for this extraordinary evening of cultural fusion. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Hindustani classical music while savoring the flavors of India.

Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready to embark on a musical journey that will leave you enchanted. We can't wait to share this magical evening with you!

Anjan Saha, Sitar

An empanelled artist of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, SpicMacay, eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Anjan Saha matured under the strict yet caring apprenticeship of his Guru Pandit Debiprosad Chatterjee of Maihar Gharana. Presently Anjan has been taking training under Sarod maestro Pt Tejendranarayan Majumder. Anjan received the National Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, Govt of India in 1992 & 1998. He is a graded artist of Prasar Bharati. Jadu Bhatta Award was conferred to Anjan by Salt Lake Cultural Association in 2020. Anjan has been performing extensively in India and Abroad (USA, Germany, Montenegro, Slovenia, Croatia, Middle East, UK, Belgium, France) and conducting workshops at schools in Germany. Moreover he had been working in an Indo-German project for several times. Besides performance at various Music Festivals, Anjan mesmerizes the audiences with his unique Music Compositions also, like Vasanti Shringer, Ananda Chakram, Kautuk and many more. Presently, Anjan is the teacher in Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata.

Pandit Arup Chattopadhyay, tabla

Pt. Arup Chattopadhyay is one of the finest and sought after Tabla artists of this generation. He has established himself as a top-notch accompanist as well as a formidable soloist. Arup’s performances are admired for their exceptional tonal Quality, clarity and deep compositional repertoire all, all presented with an innate sense of rhythm and melody.

Arup began learning Tabla at the age of six from his father, the eminent Tabla player, Pt. Pankaj Chattopadhyay. He then came under the tutelage of the world renowned Tabla maestro Pt. Shankar Ghosh and is one of his premier disciples. He was awarded Top-Grade by All India Radio and Television.

Arup has been honoured to accompany the legend Bharat Ratna Pt. Ravi Shankar in tours throughout the US, Canada, Europe and India, Including performances in Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Centre, Lincoln Centre in US and Barbican Hall in London. Arup has accompanied many of the leading musicians such as  Ustad Rais Khan, Ustad Ashish Khan, Pt. V.G. Jog, Ustad Shahid Parvez, Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Ustad Shujaat Khan, Pt. Nayan Ghosh, Pt. Ajay Chakravarti, Vidushi Lakshmi Shankar, Pt. Rajan and Sajan Mushra, Pt. Manas Chakrabarty, Pt. Samaresh Chowdhury, Ustad Rashid Khan,  Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya, Pt. Tejendra Narayan Majumdar, Pt. Kushal Das, among others. Since 1998, Arup toured the UK with the Late Pt. Deepak choudhury several times and with Pt. Kartik Seshadri(since 1997) through the USA, Canada, Mexico and Australia.

Arup is also a highly sought after teacher and over the last eighteen years, has been a visiting lecturer with university of California, San Diego and previously a Professor of Tabla at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in London(Institute of Indian Culture).