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Performing Arts Spring 2012 Season Asia Society New York
From the sounds of India and Pakistan to Japanese and Indonesian theatre, Asia Society presents a diverse mix of world-renowned performers.
Hossein Alizadeh and Pejman Hadadi: Monad ?? ? ??
Friday, February 3 at 8 PM
The legendary composer, tar and setar player Hossein Alizadeh and renowned tombak player Pejman Hadadi come together to share and perform an evening of passionate and meditative improvisations in Persian classical music.
Hoichi the Earless: From the 'Kwaidan' Ghost Story
Saturday, February 25 at 8 PM
The supernatural tale of Hoichi the Earless (from Kwaidan) is given a surreal spin in a new interpretation by three innovative artists. Akiko Sakurai, master of satsuma biwa; saz player Kiyoshi Ohira; and renowned butoh dancer Kumotaro Mukai weave traditional and contemporary Japanese performance into a compelling new work.
The Last Mughals with William Dalrymple and Vidya Shah
Sunday, February 26 at 7 PM
Celebrated author William Dalrymple reads from his award-winning book The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty, Delhi, 1857, accompanied by North Indian vocalist Vidya Shah. This evocative evening celebrates the bygone era of India's last Mughals through word and music.
In The Footsteps of Babur: Homayun Sakhi
Saturday, March 3 at 8 PM | Free pre-performance lecture at 7 PM
Celebrating the local tradition of Hindustani raga that has existed in Kabul since the 1860s, this concert pairs Homayun Sakhi, the greatest Afghan rubab player of his generation, with master sarod player Ken Zuckerman. They will be joined by the Afghan tabla virtuoso Salar Nader.
Javanese Wayang Kulit, Shadow-Puppet Theater of Indonesia
Friday, March 16 at 8 PM
A rare opportunity to experience a traditional Javanese shadow-puppet play, featuring renowned artist Ki Purbo Asmoro, who combines the skill of a supreme master with the voice of a poet and the energy of a rock star.
Sufi Music of Pakistan: Arif Lohar
Saturday, April 28 at 8 PM
Singing contemporized interpretations of traditional Punjabi songs, Arif Lohar--one of Pakistan's most beloved contemporary folk singers--captures the sights and sounds of modern Pakistani culture with a unique mix of pop and folk stylings. Joined by special guest Arooj Aftab.
The Great Debates: Jewish Talmudic Debate
November 29, 2011 6:30 - 8:30
Asia Society NYC
The Great Debates: Islamic Debate
December 8, 2011 6:30 - 8:30
Asia Society NYC