Contact Rachel Wenger, 330-672-8046, rwenger@kent.edu

Kent Classic Arts Presents an Evening of Classical Indian Music and Dance

Kent Classic Arts, Kent State University’s professional concert series, will conclude its 2006-2007 season with a Concert of Classical Indian Music and Dance at 7:30 p.m., March 17 in Carol A. Cartwright Hall.

“Kent Classic Arts feels the term ‘classical’ should not be restricted to Western European music, and when possible, it should satisfy the hunger for new sounds as a way to understand cultures other than our own,” says Ann Waters, coordinator, Kent Classic Arts.

The evening will feature a montage of classical Indian vocal and instrumental music and dance with national and international reputation.

Concert highlights include performances by world-renown tabla player Samir Chatterjee, celebrated Kethak dancer Archana Joglekar, and flutist V.K. Raman. The evening also includes performances by renowned classical Indian musicians Suman Laha, veena player from Lomita, Calif.; Poovalur Srinivasan, mridangam player from Denton, Texas; and Anupama Bhagwat, sitar player from Fairborn, Ohio.  

Kent Classic Arts Concert Fees

Ticket cost is $20.50 for adults; seniors, $15.50; alumni, faculty, staff and WKSU members, $12.50 (with Flashcard); Kent State and public school students FREE with valid ID. Accompanying adults and other students with valid ID, $12.50

To support the event with a $50 patron contribution, please make reservations before March 15. Patrons will be listed in the program and have preferred seating.

To purchase tickets or to become a patron, call the box office at 330-672-4741 between noon and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Carol A. Cartwright Hall is wheelchair accessible.

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