Echos of East meets West

Name: Echos of East meets West
Start: 2025-11-30T06:30:00+13:00
End: 2025-11-30T08:30:00+13:00
Location: Chartwell Cooperating Church - St Alban's

Schedule

Sun Nov 30 2025 at 06:30 am to 08:30 am

UTC+13:00

Location

Chartwell Cooperating Church - St Alban's | Hamilton, WK

ECHOS OF EAST MEETS WEST
Presented by Sounds of India Charitable Trust
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing fusion of Echoes of East Meets West, a unique musical collaboration where the soulful sounds of the sitar, the soaring melodies of the violin, and the rhythmic pulse of the tabla unite. This harmonious blend of Indian classical and contemporary Western music creates a rich tapestry of sound that transcends cultural boundaries.
From the intricate ragas of Indian classical to the improvisational spirit of jazz and Western classical music, this performance bridges worlds and traditions, transporting audiences on a sonic journey from East to West.
Date : Sunday , 30th Nov -2025
Time : 4.30 pm -6.30 pm
Tickets :$30
Available at :
https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-echoes-of-west-meets-east-hamilton
Featuring:
Monique Lapins (Violin) – Former second violinist of the New Zealand String Quartet and lecturer at the School of Music, Victoria University of Wellington. Currently with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO).
Basant Madhur (Tabla) – Award-winning tabla player who has collaborated with Grammy Award-winning Indian musicians. Known for projects such as Shades of Shakti, Indo Celtic Trio, and India Meets Ireland.
Sargam Madhur (Sitar) – A gifted young sitar player from New Zealand, featured in Arts on Tour projects and prestigious festivals across the country