Music @ The Playhouse: Raga Trio

Presented by Sierra Madre Playhouse

Raga Trio

The Raga Trio, which deftly merges string traditions from the East and West to create a fascinating confluence of musical styles, appears on Sunday, November 17, 2024, 2 pm, at Sierra Madre Playhouse. The ensemble’s trailblazing artists include premier Indian classical violinist Indradeep Ghosh, hailed as the “Prince of Violin, sitar sensation Paul Z. Livingstone, and tabla virtuoso Neelamjit Dhillon.

They are renowned for creating a meditative dialogue of raga improvisations with plucked and bowed playing styles as they explore the richly nuanced and rhythmically charged style of the Maihar Gharana tradition, which originated in North Indian and has become one of the most prominent Gharanas (schools) of the 20th century. These master performers share a remarkable vision and passion for intercultural music making that stems from a deep understanding of tradition and how it can be expanded, creating excitement and counterpoint not often heard in the Hindustani tradition.

Tickets to Raga Trio ($12 - $35) are on sale now. For tickets and information, please call 626.355.4318 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org. Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.

Date:
Venue:
Sierra Madre Playhouse
Organization:
Sierra Madre Playhouse
Genres:
World Music
Categories:
Live Event,
Family Friendly
City: Sierra Madre
Price Range:
$12 - $35
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
626-355-4318
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Performers

Indradeep Ghosh violin
Neelamjit Dhillon tabla
Paul Z. Livingstone sitar

Sierra Madre Playhouse

Sierra Madre Playhouse

87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
United States

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Sierra Madre Playhouse, a vibrant Southern California cultural hub with a rich history spanning a century, energizes audiences and the community with distinctive theatrical productions and captivating live performances. 

 

Hailed as a “jewel” (Pasadena Weekly) and “a landmark theater” (ABC7 Los Angeles), it has garnered tremendous accolades for its varied repertoire and thought-provoking education and outreach programs curated with social impact in mind. The Los Angeles Times proclaims, “This is theater from the heart.” As one of San Gabriel Valley’s only performing arts center presenting a broad spectrum of performance genres, including theater, music, dance, film, comedy, and family-friendly productions featuring eminent local and national professional artists, the treasured artistic beacon draws audiences from across the Southland. 

 

The intimate 99-seat Sierra Madre Playhouse offers an up-close and personal connection to performances that resonate deeply, earning multiple Ovation Awards, NAACP Awards, and LA Times Critics' Choice honors. In 2023, Rep. Judy Chu named the Sierra Madre Playhouse as a leading ‘Nonprofit of the Year’ in the San Gabriel Valley. The playhouse was given the honor during the 2023 Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards, which recognizes the leadership and volunteerism in the cities making up California’s 28th Congressional District. It is nestled into a historic building on the inviting Main Street of Sierra Madre, a charming village in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. 

 

Retaining its distinctive movie theater façade and instantly recognizable marquee, the structure has undergone numerous transformations since opening in 1910, from furniture emporium to silent movie theatre to the artistic institution that now stands as a vibrant embodiment of the region’s rich cultural legacy. The Sierra Madre Playhouse fosters creativity that aspires to bridge divides and spark dialogue, all while celebrating the rich tapestry of the American experience and the enduring pursuit of shared understanding.