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An Evening of Indian Music with Sachin Patwardhan at Loke Yew Hall, The University of Hong Kong

12 Nov 2010

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is pleased to invite Sachin Patwardhan, one of the leading Sarodists in India to give a unique Indian concert at the Loke Yew Hall on 17 November 2010 (Wednesday), 7:30pm. The concert will feature his virtuosic artistry on the Sarod and Mandolin, accompanied by Ajinkya Joshi playing the captivating rhythm of the tabla. Limited seats are available to the public. Free Admission on a first come, first served basis. Members of the media are cordially invited to attend the concert. Details are as follows:

Date: Wed 17 November 2010
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Loke Yew Hall, The University of Hong Kong
Free Admission. First come, first served.

About Sachin Patwardhan (sarod, mandolin)

A disciple of the legendary sarod maestro Ustaad Amjad Ali Khan Sahab, Sachin Patwardhan comes from a family with rich music-making traditions. He picked up playing various musical instruments with a natural flair. With his phenomenal mastery of the sarod and the mandolin, Sachin Patwardhan has carved a special niche for himself, and has appeared in many prestigious festivals and venues such as the Royal Albert Hall in London.

About Ajinkya Joshi (tabla)

A disciple of Taal-Yogi Pt. Suresh Talwlkar, Ajinkya Joshi is a talented and promising tabla player. Originated from Pune, he started his initial training in tabla at an early age. He has accompanied his Guru in various Tabla-solo concerts all over India.

About the instrument - Sarod

The sarod is a double-chested plucked lute, without frets, and is one of the most important instruments in northern Indian classical music. It is known for a deep, weighty, introspective sound with sympathetic strings that give it a resonant, reverberant quality. It is usually accompanied by the tabla.

For enquiries, please contact Department of Music, HKU via music@hku.hk or website at www.hku.hk/music/concerts

For media enquiries, please contact Ms Phyllis Mak, Programme Manager, Faculty of Arts, HKU (Tel: 2859 8048 /email: kpmak@hku.hk ) or Ms Trinni Choy, Assistant Director (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office, HKU (Tel: 2859 2606/email: pychoy@hku.hk)