Classical Concepts Presents Upcoming Usa & Canada Tour Of Sitar Recital By Shrishakir Khan

Upcoming USA & Canada tour of Sitar Recital and lec-dem on Tabla, the indian rhythm, organized by Classical Concepts during March end to June end 2011 by ShriShakir Khan, son and disciple of legendary Sitar maestro ustad Shahid Parvez and Shri Ashis Sengupta on Tabla. Organization or organizers may kindly contact Dr Nalini Madiwale, Director Classical Concepts on mail or phone no 518-356-2688.

Itinerary for Shakir Khan and Ashis Sengupta: April to June 2011

DatePlace

4/3/11Boston ( Ashis Sengupta )
4/9/11 Washington D.C
4/30/11 New York, NY
5/7/11New York, NY
5/8/11New Brunswick, NJ
5/14/11 Pittsburgh, PA
5/21/11 Phoenix, AZ
6/4/11Detroit, MI
6/11/11 Albany, NY
6/12/11 Albany, NY
6/18/11 Boston, MA

Contact for concert dates: Seema Gulati: seemsitar@gmail.com, Ashis Sengupta: ashis_sangeet@yahoo.com, Nalini Madiwale: nalinim01@yahoo.com

Classical Concepts is an organization dedicated to the promotion & propagation of Hindustani music: Classical and light classical; vocal and instrumental. Towards this mission, the organization: Sponsors recording & sale of CDs by upcoming & well known artists. We are especially interested in developing the next generation of listeners. We welcome requests for lecture-demos by music departments of middle schools, high schools, and colleges.

Presently, the website offers two premier Ghazal and Indian Classical Music albums, Teer-E-Neemkash and Bandishein for sale online. Teer-E Neemkash is a collection of 6 classical ghazals performed by Nalini Madiwale while Bandishein is a compilation of rare classical compositions by Pandit Kaivalya Kumar. Both albums are now available for online purchase at http://www.claisscal-concepts.com, with special rate for buyers in India.

Nalini Madiwale is a dedicated musician. She is a disciple of Pandit Vijay Kichlu, the famed architect of the Sangeet Research Academy in Kolkatta during the 1980s and 90s. She also receives guidance from Ustad Shahid Parvez in light classical music. She got her initial training from Shri R.G. Desai of Hubli. Nalini is a consummate student and performer. She is a patron & promoter of classical music & musicians. She is also a practicing eye surgeon specializing in glaucoma.

Nalini Madiwale is a Hindustani musician with special interest in Urdu poetry & Sufi literature. Nalini grew up in the town of Hubli in North Karnataka. She received her initial training from the late Shri.R.G.Desai of Hubli. There was a prolonged gap in her training due to her move to United States of America. She found her path & purpose again when she met her present Guru, Pandit Vijay Kichlu. Pandit Kichlu is the main guiding and grooming force behind her music. Her training has been unconventional through-out in that she has never followed a syllabus or given a music exam. She believes that meticulous Sur Riyaz with attention to language, diction & emotion makes wholesome music. She has performed in Bangalore, Delhi & Mumbai. Her Debut recording:Teer-E-Neemkash was released in Feb 2008 in Delhi, It consists of Ghazals composed by Ustad Shahid Parvez.