Utsav Lal
A Concert of Indian Classical Music with New Interpretations
Tuesday, July 22 | 6:00 PM
Tuesday, July 22 6:00 PM
America/New_York
Utsav Lal
The Lorraine & Bill Dodero Center for Performing Arts at Gilmour Academy
The Lorraine & Bill Dodero Center for Performing Arts at Gilmour Academy
A full night of Indian culture starts with an educational program at 5:30, followed by a catered meal at 6 PM. Then, at 7:30 PM Utsav Lal takes the stage with a concert that combines jazz with traditional classical Indian music featuring tabla player Nitin Mitta.
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Indian pianist and composer Utsav Lal, known as “The Raga Pianist,” is celebrated for his pioneering work in adapting Indian classical music to the piano. Described by The Irish Times as “a fleet-fingered performer whose best moments can be both highly evocative and dazzling,” Lal has developed a unique approach to presenting ragas on an instrument traditionally outside the genre. With a career spanning two decades, Lal has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall (New York), the Southbank Centre (London), the Kennedy Center (Washington DC), Steinway Hall (New York), Asia Society (Hong Kong), and the Arts Center (Melbourne). A disciple of Dhrupad master Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar, his music integrates elements from jazz, avante garde improvisation, classical and Irish music, culminating in a truly original and unique voice on the piano. Recognized as a Young Steinway Artist, Lal has earned acclaim for his improvisational creativity, technical precision and innovative contributions to the global music landscape. His performances offer a transformative journey through the timeless world of ragas, transcending conventions and captivating audiences worldwide.Learn about Utsav Lal