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SUMMARY:Grand Point North with Grace Potter and the VSO
DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Symphony Orchestra takes the stage alongside Grace Potter at Grand Point North.  \nAcclaimed singer\, songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist\, band leader\, GRAMMY nominee and Fayston native Grace Potter is teaming up with the VSO again following their successful collaboration in March. Together\, they explore this Vermont rock legend’s music with Grace as the concert soloist. You’ll hear “Masterpiece” and “Lady Vagabond” from her newest album Mother Road\, her biggest hits “The Lion The Beast The Beat\,” “Paris (Ooh La La)\,” “Stars” and more.  \nDay one of this three day festival at the waterfront in Burlington also features Maryse Smith\, The Wet Ones!\, Burly Girlies\, and Grace Palmer. The VSO will take to the stage around 8:30 p.m. on Friday\, September 12. \nPurchase tickets for Friday\, September 12 featuring the VSO at the link below. \nBuy Tickets \nFor a VIP package that includes tickets to Friday\, September 12 and Saturday\, September 13\, click below. \nBuy VIP Package \n 
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/grand-point-north-with-grace-potter-and-the-vso/
LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 20 Lake St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Burlington
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SUMMARY:Sandeep Das & Rajib Karmakar Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Reserve Tickets \nSeptember 24 in Castleton\, Grammy Award-winning tabla player Sandeep Das and renowned composer and sitarist Rajib Karmakar come together for a free instrument demonstration and discussion on Indian music\, history\, and performance. Das and Karmakar are headlining the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s “East Meets West” concert at The Paramount Theatre in Rutland on September 27\, and this workshop provides a rare opportunity to learn more about and hear from two internationally recognized masters of the sitar and tabla drums. \nThis event is hosted co-hosted by Vermont State University Castleton\, and is free of charge. Registration required. \nThe VSO’s September 27 concert at The Paramount Theatre features compositions by Ravi Shankar\, Dinuk Wijeratne\, and Das in the first half\, with Mussorgsky/Ravel’s Pictures at an Exhibition in the second half. Student tickets are $10\, and general admission starts at $30 plus fees/taxes.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/sandeep-das-rajib-karmakar-workshop/
LOCATION:Vermont State University Castleton Fine Arts Center\, 45 Alumni Drive\, Castleton\, VT\, 05735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Sandeep Das & Ishmael Bangoura Drumming Circle
DESCRIPTION:Reserve Tickets \nVSO is excited to co-host a free intergenerational cross-cultural healing drumming circle and class featuring Sandeep Das and drummer Ishmael Bangoura\, with Clemmons Family Farm. It’s a joyful gathering for seniors\, toddlers\, and everyone in-between! Capacity is limited to 25 attendees\, so reserve your spot early. \n____________ \nThe VSO’s September 26 concert at The Flynn in Burlington and the September 27 concert at the Paramount Theater in Rutland feature Sandeep Das (tabla) and Rajib Karmakar (sitar)\, and compositions by Ravi Shankar\, Dinuk Wijeratne\, and Das in the first half\, with Mussorgsky/Ravel’s Pictures at an Exhibition in the second half. Student tickets are $10\, and general admission starts at $30 plus fees/taxes. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/sandeep-das-ishmael-bangoura/
LOCATION:Historic Barn House at Clemmons Family Farm\, 2122 Greenbush Road\, Charlotte\, VT\, 05445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T193000
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SUMMARY:VSO at the Flynn: East Meets West
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nSubscriptions are on sale now! \nTo subscribe\, click here.  \nThe 2025-26 season opens with one of the world’s leading tabla virtuosos\, Grammy Award-winning musician Sandeep Das\, a 21-year member of the Silk Road Ensemble and collaborator with Paquito D’Rivera\, Bobby McFerrin\, and Yo-Yo Ma amongst others. VSO also welcomes guest sitarist Rajib Karmakar to start the concert with the first movement of pioneering composer Ravi Shankar’s Symphony. Das follows with Sri Lankan/Canadian composer Dinuk Wijeratne’s brilliant Tabla Concerto\, a three movement exploration of baroque\, electronica\, folk\, and romantic styles. The concert completes its East/West connection with Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition\, a hugely popular\, sweeping work masterfully orchestrated by Maurice Ravel. The piece gives a distinct musical voice to visual art and shows the full colors and virtuosity of the orchestra. \nThe concert is preceded by Musically Speaking\, a free discussion hosted by James Stewart\, VSO Music Director Andrew Crust\, and the concert guest artists\, providing entertaining insight into the evening’s program. \nNew to this season\, VSO and Vermont Wine Merchants (VWM) are hosting a pre-concert wine tasting featuring varietals from around the world with insights from VWM General Manager Drew Robinson. For more information and to book your ticket\, click here ($20 per person\, not included as part of your concert ticket). We’re limited to 60 tickets\, so book now! \n  \nSCHEDULE \n6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Musicially Speaking talk (Flynn auditorium) \n7:00 – 7:25 p.m. Wine tasting with Vermont Wine Merchants (Chase Studio\, separately ticketed) \n7:30 p.m. Concert: East Meets West (Flynn auditorium) \n  \nPROGRAM \nAndrew Crust\, conductor\nSandeep Das\, tabla\nRajib Karmakar\, sitar \nRavi Shankar – Symphony (1. Allegro – Kafi Zila)\nDinuk Wijeratne – Tabla Concerto\nSandeep Das (arr. Ljova) – Mohini \nIntermission \nModest Mussorgsky/Maurice Ravel – Pictures at an Exhibition \n  \nThis concert is generously sponsored by the von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/east-meets-west-burlington/
LOCATION:Flynn Center\, 153 Main Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical Series,Burlington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T193000
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SUMMARY:East Meets West - Rutland
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nThe 2025-26 season opens with one of the world’s leading tabla virtuosos\, Grammy Award-winning musician Sandeep Das\, a 21-year member of the Silk Road Ensemble and collaborator with Paquito D’Rivera\, Bobby McFerrin\, Yo-Yo Ma amongst others. VSO also welcomes guest sitarist Rajib Karmakar to start the concert with the first movement of pioneering composer Ravi Shankar’s Symphony. Das follows with Sri Lankan/Canadian composer Dinuk Wijeratne’s brilliant Tabla Concerto\, a three movement exploration of baroque\, electronica\, folk\, and romantic styles. The concert completes its East/West connection with Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition\, a hugely popular\, sweeping work masterfully orchestrated by Maurice Ravel. The piece gives a distinct musical voice to visual art and shows the full colors and virtuosity of the orchestra. \nThe concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and is preceded at 6:30 p.m. by Musically Speaking\, a free pre-concert discussion hosted by Vermont Public’s Helen Lyons that provides entertaining insight into the evening’s program. \n  \n  \nPROGRAM \nAndrew Crust\, conductor\nSandeep Das\, tabla\nRajib Karmakar\, solo sitar \nRavi Shankar    –    Symphony (1. Allegro – Kafi Zila)\nDinuk Wijeratne    –    Tabla Concerto\nSandeep Das (arr. Ljova) – Mohini \nIntermission \nModest Mussorgsky/Maurice Ravel    –    Pictures at an Exhibition \n  \nThis concert is kindly supported by the Young Cultural Endowment Fund for Rutland.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/east-meets-west-rutland/
LOCATION:Paramount Theatre\, 30 Center St\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rutland,Classical Series
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