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Please note this event will be held at Winifred Smith Hall, not the Barclay.Dhwani Academy of Percussion Music, along with the Worah Family Foundation and Irvine Barclay Theatre, present the second event in a brand-new concert series — NEXT WAVE — dedicated to showcasing the talent and passion of emerging musicians. This platform provides upcoming artists with the opportunity to share their unique artistry, connect with a wider audience, and celebrate the vibrant world of music. Join us in supporting these stars and experience an unforgettable journey through diverse melodies and rhythms.
BUDHADITYA MUKHERJEE
A distinguished maestro of the Imdadkhani Gharana, Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee is acclaimed for his lyrical gayaki ang on both the sitar and surbahar. Trained by his father, Pandit Bimalendu Mukherjee, he became the first artist to perform at London’s House of Commons. With more than 2,800 concerts across the globe and numerous prestigious honors – including the Padma Bhushan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award – he is celebrated for masterfully blending tradition and innovation in Indian classical music.
ABHIJIT BANERJEE
A top-grade AIR/ICCR artist and disciple of Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh, Pandit Abhijit Banerjee is recognized as one of India’s foremost tabla maestros. He has performed with legendary artists including Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. Currently heading the Tabla Department at Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth (CVV), Pune, and serving as adjunct faculty at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), he also leads the Dhwani Academy and actively engages in cross-cultural musical collaborations worldwide.
ARNAB CHAKRABARTY
An acclaimed Indo-Canadian sarodist, Arnab Chakrabarty is celebrated for his rich raga expression, refined tone, and global outlook. Trained by masters of the Shahjahanpur tradition, he has performed in 33 countries. A respected scholar and innovator, he bridges the depth of classical heritage with contemporary artistry from his base in Toronto.
SOUMEN NANDY
An A-Grade tabla artist of the Farukhabad Gharana, Soumen Nandy masterfully blends traditional technique with modern sensibility. A disciple of Pandit Pankaj Chatterjee and Pandit Arup Chatterjee, he is a distinguished soloist and accompanist, internationally recognized with numerous awards.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Winifred Smith Hall - UC Irvine, 52 W Peltason Dr, Irvine, CA 92697, United States
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