Lobero LIVE and Alan Kozlowski Present an Evening of Indian Classical Music with Santoor Maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya Accompanied on Tabla by Prosenjit Poddar

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Lobero LIVE and Alan Kozlowski present An evening of Indian Classical Music with Santoor Maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya Accompanied on Tabla by Prosenjit Poddar

Monday, November 11 at 7:30 PM

Santa Barbara, CA, October 21, 2019 – Lobero LIVE and Alan Kozlowski are teaming up to welcome Santoor Maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya on Monday, November 11 at 7:30 PM. One of the most celebrated torch bearers of Indian classical music, Santoor Maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya has been a pioneering musical ambassador of India. A Senior Disciple of the legendary Godfather of World Music, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya has revolutionized the 100 stringed Santoor.

Santoor Maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya has been a pioneering musician who has changed the face of Indian classical music, and served as musical ambassador of India. He has virtually traversed the globe many times over performing in some of most awe inspiring venues and cities as Royal Albert Hall, Palace- de-beaux (Brussels), Theater- De-La-Viile (France), Apollo Theatre (Spain), Jubilee Auditorium (Canada), Kremlin (Russia).The mesmerized list of admirers include Prince Charles, George Harrison, Paolo Solaris and many more of respected figures across the Globe.

The famous Maihar Gharana's only Santoor Maestro, Pandit Bhattacharya has revolutionized the instrument, as well as its style of play. In 1980, displaying for the first time ever (1980) that one could 'meend' or glide notes at the lower octave. Maestro Tarun Bhattacharya is the inventor of "mankas" or fine tuners that help in the tuning of these 100 stringed instruments fast, with a long-lasting effect and a very high degree of accuracy. His innovative techniques and improvisations on the shape and string arrangements have resulted in deeper and more classical sound for the Santoor. He has released over 100 CD’s and received a long list of awards around the world.

Tickets for An evening of Indian Classical Music with Santoor Maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya are on sale now at Lobero.org, or by calling the Lobero Box Office at 805.963.0761. Limited number of VIP tickets are $65 which include reception. Section A tickets are $30 and student tickets are available for $15. Ticket prices include a Lobero Facility Fee; other fees may also apply.

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Lobero LIVE and Alan Kozlowski present An evening of Indian Classical Music with Santoor Maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya Monday, November 11 at 7:30 PM

Senior Disciple of the legendary Godfather of World Music, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya is one of the most celebrated torch bearers of Indian classical music. He has revolutionized the 100 stringed Santoor and drawn admirers from around the world including George Harrison and Prince Charles.

Tickets: VIP tickets are $65 for VIP which includes reception. Tickets are $30 and $15 for students. Ticket prices include facility fee; other fees may also apply.

Lobero Box Office: www.Lobero.org, 805.963.0761, 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101