Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca Searching for Goya

Sanshleshan: An Evening of Hindustani and Carnatic Fusion

starring Smt. Kaushiki Chakraborty, Jayanthi Kumaresh & Pt. Abhijit Banerji

Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 8pm

Experience the magical fusion of Northern Hindustani and Southern Carnatic music as two of India’s most distinguished female artists take you on a soul-stirring journey through the country’s diverse musical landscapes. Smt. Kaushiki Chakraborty, known for her impeccable mastery of the Patiala Gharana vocal tradition, studied Carnatic music under Vidwan Balamurali Krishna. She will perform alongside Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh, India’s leading virtuoso on the saraswathi veena. Joined by tabla master Pt. Abhijit Banerji, this evening of classical Indian music and modern improvisation promises to be an evening of soul-stirring performance.

Series sponsored by the Worah Family Foundation

Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 8pm

Hailed by critics everywhere for its transcendent and deeply emotional performances, Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca present flamenco in its purest form — with all the passion and fury. Their newest work, Searching for Goya, is inspired by the celebrated late 18th- and early 19th-century Spanish painter Francisco Goya. Through live performances and video projections, the company explores Goya’s response to the turbulent social and political changes of his time.

Since 1993, Artistic Director Martín Santangelo and Soledad Barrio have maintained the essence, purity, and integrity of flamenco. All aspects of the art form, from dance to song to music, are given equal weight, creating a true communal spirit within the company. Noche Flamenca has become one of Spain’s most successful flamenco companies with annual seasons in New York City and Buenos Aires, and return engagements at theaters worldwide.