East Meets West Concert, 2022

In collaboration with the Consulate General of India New York, the Salon de Virtuosi is delighted to present our East Meets West concert, recorded live at the spectacular Astor Mansion, the historic building of the Indian Consulate.
Featuring
For the West, 20-year-old Indian-American violinist Maya Anjali Buchanan has been recognized for her enchanting performances and bel canto-like lyricism. For the East, long-time Salon friend and collaborator Samir Chatterjee, tabla, and Seema Gulati, sitar.
Program:
Maya Anjali Buchanan, violin
Zitong Wang, piano
Sonata No. 3 in C minor, Op. 45 Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
I. Allegro con Brio
II. Allegretto quasi andantino
III. Allegro molto vivace
Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28 Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Seema Gulati, sitar
Samir Chatterjee, tabla
'Sitar and Tabla'
Raga Tilak Kamod - alap and two compositions based on Talas Deepchandi (14 beat cycle) and Ektaal (12 beat cycle)
Maya Buchanan, Violin
Seema Gulati, sitar
Samir Chatterjee, tabla
East Meets West (collaborative finale)
'Desh - a collaborative finale'.
Composed by Samir Chatterjee
Based on Raga Desh and Tala Tintaal (16 beat cycle)