A classical flute recital by a famed Indian musician, platinum-selling artist and the greatest living master of Bansuri, the North Indian bamboo flute, will be presented at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Weigel Hall.
According to a statement, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is a rare combination of innovator and traditionalist. He has significantly expanded the expressive possibilities of classical North Indian flute playing through his masterful blowing technique. He has recorded many albums in which he has blended western classical music with Indian flute.
Chaurasia is also a recognized teacher of many musical styles, including western classical, Indian folk and Indian classical. Many of his prodigies, such as his nephew Rakesh, have shown great promise in continuing his tradition.
Chaurasia will be accompanied by his flautist nephew, Rakesh Chaurasia, and percussionist follower, Yogesh Samsi on the Tabla. They will be performing for other CRY events in Seattle, Atlanta, San Francisco and Phoenix.
“CRY Columbus has concerts and fundraisers to raise money to provide local projects and projects in India that help children,” said Arun Chandrasekaran, a member of the local chapter of CRY.
“We go to Woodland’s, a shelter for women and children in domestic abuse near Columbus,” Chandrasekaran said. “We talk and play with the children every Saturday.”
CRY (Child Relief and You) is a non-profit, non-religious national voluntary organization dedicated to helping suffering underprivileged children in India and domestically, CRY supports more than 34 Indian projects, as well as six projects for U.S. funding agencies. Its money primarily focuses on providing children with an education.
Tickets for the performance are $15 for students, $30 for the general public and $75 for patrons. All proceeds from the concert go towards CRY’s child welfare initiatives.
