The Association of Performing Arts of India

Audience Reviews

• Celestial Music Concert presenting Gundecha Brothers May 23, 2010
• Music for Soul Concert: Featuring Mitali Banerjee Bhawmik, Pt.Ramesh Misra and Nitin Mitta on Febraury 28, 2010
• Santoor and Tabla Concert on December 13, 2009
• Sitar, Sarod and Tabla Concert on August 29, 2009
• Shehnai and Tabla Concert on April 11th, 2009
• Ramayan-By Shakty Dance Company on September 26th, 2008
• Pandit Rajan and Sajan Misra Concert Feedback: August 30th, 2008
• Shubhendra Rao on Sitar, Saskia Rao-De Haas on Cello and Biplab Bhattachary on Tabla: June 6th & 7th, 2008
• Shiva Shakti by The Shakti Dance Company - August 25th, 2007
• Pt. Krishna Mohan Bhatt on Sitar, Mitali Banerjee Bhawmik-Vocal, Nitin Mitta on Tabla, Kedar Naphade on Harmonium - March 31st, 2007
• Lecture Demo by Pt. Krishna Mohan Bhatt on Sitar and Rajesh Bhandari on Tabla - March 29th, 2007
• Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia & Vijay Ghate - September 9th, 2006
• Suman Ghosh (Vocal), Shantilal Shah (Tabla), Kedar Naphade (Harmonium) - August 5th, 2006
• "Three Generations of Violin Virtuoso", May 6th, 2006
• A Sarod & Tabla Concert, October 8th, 2005
• "Sant Meera", August 20th, 2005

Celestial Music Concert presenting Gundecha Brothers May 23, 2010

(1) The quality of the artists---the best-------------------
(2) The sound in the auditorium--professional-------------
(3) The overall management--organizationally well done -------------------

Every time I have attended a APAI , I have been impressed by the quality of the musical presentation within the context of different aspects of Indian culture. I have learned a lot about India through the concert and events organized by APAI.
I have learned to love, understand and appreciate India, its people and its culture. The concert room was full and it was impressive to see that the concert of APAI are attended by diverse cultural groups in Broward County.

This concert was truly celestial in its representation. The silence in the room was surreal one could even hear a pin drop on the floor.

I am thankful to have benefited by my presence.

Thank you for your providing us a celestial concert,
Sincerely,
Margaret Mitchell Armand
Broward Cultural Council
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Dear Bharti,

I would like to thank you so very much for all the hard works and dedications that you have put on in bringing such wonderful Classical Music to South Florida. It is a rare privilege to listen to Dhrupad and that from such greats like Gundecha brothers. The first time I heard the brothers was at the St Xavier’s College in Mumbai about 15 years ago. Since then they have matured greatly. Their rendition of Alap has become more mellow and the pace have developed into a steady evolving expositions. Their Alap and Dhrupad in Multani was a show piece in Raga development. Their styles complimented each other with one having a lush yet dark tones and the other bringing out a more open and transparent notes.

I was very impressed with the second half of the concert with the Dhrupads in Sivaranjani and Charukeshi. Both are South Indian Ragas adopted by North and popularized by Ali Akbar Khan Saheb, Pandit Nikhil Banerji, Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ameer Khan Saheb. It was a credit to the Gundecha brothers that they composed such wonderful Dhrupads with these ragas.

Again I pray that Lord Sri Krishna keeps you and the good Dr Chokshi happy and healthy so that you may carry out His divine mission.

All the best,
Udayan
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I have to congratulate you for bringing the best of Indian culture to your community and to people like ourselves who wish to learn about it, and who love and admire India. We just came back from visiting India-- among other places : Fathepur sikri-- so this was a complement of our visual experience.

I apologize , but I must say that the place had the most uncomfortable chairs, please, is a minor detail but it will be great if you can do something about it.


Thank you for doing such a great job in the cultural field!
Ruth Warat
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I thought the entire event was wonderful. Hopefully there'll be more to attend!!

Lynn O'Rourke
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Music for Soul Concert: Featuring Mitali Banerjee Bhawmik, Pt.Ramesh Misra and Nitin Mitta on Febraury 28, 2010

Dear Bharti, 

We loved the concert very much. I know Ramesh-da from AACM, and always loved his Sarangi and his charming personality. He was introduced to us by Baba Ali Akbar Khan Saheb(may the Divine Mother bless his soul). Baba was very fond of him.
Shreemati Mitali Banerjee was a very pleasant surprise. She has a wonderful voice with a wide range of tonality. Bhimpalashree and Misra Desh with Jayjayanti, and Vasant in Poorvi Anga, were well executed. Her tans reminded one of Prasun and Mira Banerjee. With ubiquity of Harmonium, it is a privilege nowadays to listen to pure classical vocal with such a glorious Sarangi accompaniment.

May Bhagavan Shree Krishna bless you and Dino on this Holi festival and always.

All the best,
Minu and Udayan
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Bharti,

Thank you so much for the concert yesterday! All of my responses are a 1 - Excellent. I think it's so thoughtful that you present each of the performers with a bouquet of flowers. I love that touch!
My favorite part was hearing Mitali' s melodic and beautiful voice.

Thanks again,
Liz
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Thank you Bharti-ji. Great pictures and a great concert!! Nice to see you. Thank you for your hard work.

J.Deen
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Enjoyed the awesome concert! Excellent program! No question about it. Please continue the good work you are doing. Thanks for the beautiful pictures!

N. Gajwani
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Bharati, This program was excellent! What a talent and a combination of that talent! It was electrifying and memorable!

Regards, M. Athavale
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The concert was excellent in every way!

Fernando
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We always go to the concerts that you have. We cannot get to India so we thank you for bringing India to us....

humble Billy and Carmen. The concert was excellent in every way.
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It was a moving performance.

Joe Marino
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Santoor and Tabla Concert on December 13, 2009

Hello Bharti, 

As always the concert was amazing! What incredible musicians and what an exotic instrument. If
it wasn't for APAI, where else would I experience such a thing? Thank you, and you have our
support for all your shows.

Clarita Filgueiras, Artistic Director
Flamenco Puro
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Bharti,

Thank you for inviting me to the concert yesterday. I really enjoyed it, especially the tabla player, Nitin.

Best,
Liz
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Dear Ms. Chokshi:

Concert was excellent, as were the arrangements. I am happy to help to get the word out for the next vocal/sarangi concert in February.

Giri Narasimhan 
Assoc. Dean for Research & Graduate Studies
College of Engineering and Computing
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Thank you, Bharti, for a lovely evening of delightful music and also for inviting us to join you all for dinner.

Punam S.
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Thank you for organizing such an amazing show. Looking forward to more in the future. Happy Holidays!!!!

K. Nair
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The concert was exceptional, top line musicians! Thank you, Bharti

Justin C.
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Enjoyed the concert yesterday, please keep up the good work and let me know how I can assist you.

All the best for the holidays.
 
M. Ali Ansari
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The event was superb.  I look forward to seeing you in February. 

Joe M.
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Sitar, Sarod and Tabla Concert on August 29th, 2009

Dear Bharti,

To begin with, Minu and I cannot thank you enough for bringing in such a brilliant cultural program to South Florida. We can only imagine the amount of time, efforts, and dedication that you have laid out to make it a success. May Lord Krishna keep you and Dino in good health through a long and prosperous life. On the whole I enjoyed the program very much. Reenaji was outstanding. It was evident she had taken good Talim and done her Riyaz diligently.

Dr.U. Bhaduri
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The selection of the artists, the sound and the overall management was superb.

Dr. N.Pathak
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Everything was absolutely wonderful! We really appreciated the fact that you started and finished on time.

Well done!

I. Kapur
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We loved the MUSIC and PERSONALITIES of the artists and the three WONDERFUL instruments. We appreciated the dynamics and emotion of the sarod but at times it was a little too PIERCING in relation to the sitar and tabla. Could that be controlled by the sound technician? We wish you continued success!

Respectfully and Sincerely,
Rafael + Juliana
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Overall, that was one of the most delightful jugalbundi's I've heard in person. There was such an effortless weaving of the Sitar and Sarod sounds. The way they would leave space for each other to enter and sometimes overlap their entrances was beautiful. The tabla improvisations also added a lot of energy to the performance. Overall an excellent performance which adds to the roster of great performances hosted by APAI.

F. Subirats
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As usual the program was excellent and well attended. Keep up the great work

Dr. V. Patel
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The concert was fabulous, I'm sooo glad we went. I was hoping to introduce my family to you. I would rate everything a one ++++++, except the last question #4. (Latecomers DO NOT get seated till intermission). (a sign on the wall to that effect would take care of things delicately). It was very distracting, (and not very fair), to those of us who made it on time and disrespectful to the artists playing their hearts out for us. Anyway, I hope this helps in planning out the next event.

Sincerely,
K. Rajpathak
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CONGRATULATIONS.

It was an awesome evening! Thank you so much for your tireless efforts. Please know that it is much appreciated!

H. Mehta
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Shehnai and Tabla Concert on April 11th, 2009

Dear Bharti,

Bravo! Eleven years already! I remember the first concert with Ustad Rashid Khanji, & now this year with Ustad Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan Sahib and in between numerous well known 'Panditjis' & Khan Sahib's and Lakshmi Shankarji, and your guruji.

You have worked tirelessly in promoting classical Indian Music in South Florida. Your inspiration and enthusiasm to spread our music should be a motivation to all Indians and lovers of classical music. Thank you so much Bharti, for your continuous, selfless efforts and devotion to music.

Regards to Dino.

Love & Best Wishes

Minu & Udayan
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Hi Bharti,

It was so nice to see you again and wished we could have had time to talk, but I understood the circumstances with your being in charge of the evening events. I always enjoy your concerts and wish I could attend every one. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished with your Indian music concerts. I was amazed at the way it has grown into a very professional organization in such a short period of time. I was also surprised by the extra large attendance you have now. You are to be commended for all your efforts and for bringing these wonderful, celebrated Indian musicians to our area. Pam & I enjoyed the concert very much and rate it a perfect ten.

E. Doucette
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The artists were very impressive and performed extremely well. I particularly enjoyed the talented tabla player. The sound of the music was good in the auditorium. We were pleasantly greeted by the hosts as soon as we arrived. The artists were introduced and explained their music well. The Indian dinner was delicious! I look forward to attending more events.

E. Camp
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Dear Bharti,

Thank you so much for bringing such wonderful musicians to the Miami area. I cannot give the entire experience high enough ratings as everything was truly perfect. This venue is very nice for its acoustic properties especially for small ensembles and I look forward to the upcoming concert in August. Is Rajeeb interested in teaching a few private lessons to me on the sarod while he is in town? Let me know as it is very difficult to find such an opportunity in this area as you are aware. All my best!

The selection of the artists [2 - very good]

Overall management [1 - great work, thank you so much for bringing this great Indian music to South Florida and doing such an outstanding job for years!]

Thank you again. I look forward to many events to come!

Namaskar,

L Byrd
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The selection of the artists--------------------EXCELLENT

The sound in the auditorium--------------------ALWAYS EXCELLENT. We feel this is the best venue for sound and sight lines. In addition, the location with its central convenience is perfect to whosoever wishes to attend and is easy to meet with friends who arrive from all around the county. Parking is convenient.

Overall management------------------------------Very Professional and very high caliber of planning and execution of programs. Always very impressive and excellent presentation.

Any constructive feedbacks you have----------This is the best value, the most high quality musical presentation, and the commentary in print and the introduction is always most informative and educational. We have been big fans for many years. All the best of luck and keep up the good work.

Arch Angelus
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Very good concert! Thanks for sending the pictures.

Sridevi
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Ramayan-By Shakty Dance Company on September 26th, 2008

The live music, the sound, the auditorium,and the APAI management was Excellent.
Same excellent quality of presentation- superior dance company and musicians.

Michael Caldwell: Nova Southeastern University
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This was our first time seeing an APAI event and the Shakti Group and it was absolutely fabulous! The live music, the beautiful costumes, the props and of course the talented dancers made the performance so artistic and awe inspiring. As young dancers, our girls were very delighted to see this caliber of dancing, that was not only entertaining, but still appreciated by the public. They can't wait till the next show. I also wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude to you and all the individuals who have worked tirelessly alongside you for the past ten years in bringing Indian Arts to the forefront and making it attainable and affordable for the public to enjoy. It is absolutely commendable that you have had the tenacity and drive to keep this organization (APAI) alive and strong. Our family is inspired by all your efforts and would like to offer our time to assist in future endeavors for APAI.

Fareida & Vishwah Rajkumar
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Thank you for organizing these amazing events. They help people like us who are not familiar with eastern cultures to acquire a more complete view of human endeavors , and to understand that the search for wisdom and beauty is universal.

Warat, Ruth and Marcelo
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I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation. It was very educational as well as artistic. My main critique was on the lighting. Thanks for your great contribution to the arts in S. Fla.

Myriam Eli, Harmonic Motion
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The live music, the sound, the auditorium,and the APAI management was Excellent.

Vanessa Hankins
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The live music, the sound, the auditorium,and the APAI management was Excellent.

Frank May
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I did not see this show, but had friends who did they enjoyed it immensely. Heard every thing positive. hopefully will get this opportunity again!

Lalita Badlani
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It was wonderful to have a chance to see those great performances again.I really enjoyed the Ramayan performance by the Shakti Dance Company. Thank you for bring such fantastic shows to our community!

Madhavi
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Pandit Rajan and Sajan Misra Concert Feedback:
August 30th, 2008

The excellent quality of the artists, the sound room, the management of APAI was beyond expection.

Margaret Mitchell Armand, Conflict Resolution Consultant
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Bharti, the concert was excellent. Keep up the good work.

Kitty
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We had a wonderful time and the concert was as usual excellent. Music system was excellent too! And I hope you continue to bring more artists like Shri Rajan, Sajan! They both are great artists but can the future ones sing some fast beat songs to bring up the tempo of audience!

Mohini
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The concert was superb....for those who understand and appreciate it. Thank you for all you do.

Naresh
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Room not good for seeing artists because all were on the same level. Artists were superb -Thank you for bringing them to Ft. Lauderdale.

Michael Caldwell, D.M.A. Associate Dean Visual & Performing Arts Broward College
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I am not simply rating the concert for the sake of it but I seriously mean it. The vocal artists are gifted. They are unique and excellent in their field. The tabla player was excellent, too. Keep up the excellent work you are doing in promoting the field.

Sukhi
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As usual your programs are always excellent. The quality of the artists are very professional as advertised. The sound in the room, and seating arrangement has room for improvement. Stage needs to be higher. The management of APAI was well organized.

Vinod
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Shubhendra Rao on Sitar, Saskia Rao–De Haas on Cello and Biplab Bhattachary on Tabla: June 6th & 7th, 2008

Srimati Bharti Chokshi and the Association of Performing Arts of India (APAI) have again provided an important service to the community by bringing the highest quality Indian classical music to South Florida, both in an entertainment and educational context. The husband and wife team of Shubhendra Rao on sitar and Saskia Rao-De Haas on cello (accompanied on tabla by Biplab Bhattacharya) offered a comprehensive weekend program, beginning on Friday, June 6, 2008, with an afternoon radio performance at 91.3 WLRN-FM’s Arts Beat show with Ed Bell, which was well attended by an invited studio audience, and enjoyed by radio listeners both locally and worldwide on the Internet. Later that evening, APAI arranged for the performers to give a special lecture/demonstration at the Broward County Library that was free and open to the public, allowing the musicians to speak extensively to the audience and take questions, with author Peter Lavezzoli as moderator. The following evening on Saturday, June 7, the proper concert took place, again in the Library Auditorium, with a high turnout of listeners who were enthralled by the exquisite interactions between Shubhendra’s sitar and Saskia’s cello. As a couple, Shubhendra and Saskia are the living embodiment of “East Meets West.” In every sense, the entire weekend of events was a success, thanks to the careful planning and commitment of Bharti and APAI, who made such a well-rounded set of programs possible.

Peter Lavezzoli, author of "The Dawn of Indian Music in the West."
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The concert was energetically sublime. It was Indian music that intertwined with the West in a format that gives credit to the origin of the sounds in India.It was marvelous to see the harmonious union of the old and the new.The drummer surpassed all expectations.

Margaret Mitchell Armand, Broward Cultural Affairs Council Member
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The quality of the music was exceptional. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I didn't expect the cello and the sitar to blend so harmoniously and complement each other so well. The tabla player exhibited a tremendous amount of energy that was translated in amazing rhythmic sound that really resonated through your whole body.

Karen Smith, Broward County Cultural Division
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Thank you for making last night's remarkable performance.... happen--- and for your 10 stellar years of contributions to our local community's cultural enrichment!! We honor your hard work!

I would very much appreciate your sending me some more information on the upcoming vocal workshop of which you spoke last night. I am MOST interested in attending!!

Again--- Many Many thanks and much appreciation for you important and glorious contributions to our South Florida community!

Diana Hammerstein
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Thank you so much for your ten years of enduring support and presentation of Indian Classical music. I congratulate you and everyone involved in APAI for all the work involved in presenting concerts. I'm looking forward to the next ten years of uplifting music.

Fernando Subirats
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Extraordinary concert. Shubhendra Rao on Sitar, Saskia Rao De-Haas on Cello and Biplab Bhattacharya on tabla are truly extraordinary musicians and individuals. The musical program was engaging, accessible, and excellent. The music was world class and I believe a new benchmark in the classical Sitar tradition. The APAI is truly an extraordinary organization and a stellar addition to the cultural fabric of South Florida. Happy tenth year anniversary and thank you for the marvelous musical experience.

Frank May
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Sitar,Cello and Tabla concert featuring Shubhendra Rao on Sitar, Saskia Rao De-Haas on Cello and Biplab Bhattacharya on tabla. – This was an excellent performance. The work done by the volunteers was commendable in all respects. I realize an enormous amount of time and efforts have to be put into to put a show together. Please keep up the work and keep bringing shows of various kinds.

Saransukh (Sukhi)
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The program was excellent! Thanks for all you do and your efforts!

Mohini
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This is one of the highest quality musical events i have been to this year-a flawless combination of tradition and innovation. please give me the Delhi contact for these musicians.

Sally Sidner
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Shiva Shakti by The Shakti Dance Company - August 25th, 2007

Your organization has brought much beauty, culture and the essence of one of the greatest art forms on the planet.

Vicki R.
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My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the show. I had expected the superb dancing, but I had no idea the music would be so engaging as well. Everything came together beautifully. You should be very proud of the hard work you do to bring such fine performers to our area.

Alexis M.
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My family and I had a wonderful evening and could not stop talking about the performance. The music, vocals, choreography, lighting, and professionalism of the performance were outstanding and often deeply moving. Thank you for putting forth so much effort to bring these performances to our area. I'm sure it is a difficult but very fulfilling endeavor. My only suggestion is regarding the printed program. We were all tremendously impressed by the artists and would have liked to have seen all of their names printed, and not simply the principal dancers. I look forward to attending more now that we've moved to the south Florida area.

Gauri A.
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I had a wonderful time at the August 25th performance! It was wonderful as usual! Thank you for all that you do to enhance the county’s cultural environment!

Adriane Clarke
Grants Management Specialist
Broward County Cultural Division
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Pt. Krishna Mohan Bhatt on Sitar, Mitali Banerjee Bhawmik-Vocal, Nitin Mitta on Tabla, Kedar Naphade on Harmonium
- March 31st, 2007

The concert was beautifully expressed; it was magical.

Margaret Mitchell Armand, Broward Cultural Council
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I have no complaints, as everything is always good for me. Two concerts in one day might be a bit much for me. I was unable to make the last show, but I am looking forward to the next. Keep up the good work, and thanks for giving me and my girlfriend the opportunity to experience Indian culture.

Dean S.
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Thank you for your invitation to the concert. We thoroughly enjoyed the shows; it was very enlightening. The quality of the artists was fantastic, true mastery. The sound in the auditorium was excellent and full. Overall management of APAI’S volunteers seemed to function smoothly. I felt the performances were very educational and enlightening. I was in quite a joyful meditative state during and afterward. Please keep me informed of any upcoming Indian cultural events.

Thomas U.
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Both concerts were excellent! Place, system and temp were perfect!

Mohini A.
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Congratulations for the excellent concert last night. Last night Mitali gave a superb classical performance. I was very much impressed with depth and range of her vocal cord. Keep it up.

Sam D.
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Lecture Demo by Pt. Krishna Mohan Bhatt on Sitar and Rajesh Bhandari on Tabla - March 29th, 2007

We enjoyed yesterday so much! I think we had a good student turn-out and the students were all very interested!

Loretta Scherperel
Music Program Coordinator
Broward Community College - Central Campus
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Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia & Vijay Ghate - September 9th, 2006

All of us in South Florida can rejoice in the fact that APAI is able to bring the greatest classical artists of Hindustani music to our area. We have been blessed with maestros of such stature as Shujaat Khan, Veena Sahasrabuddhe, Lakshmi Shankar, and Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, to name only a few; but the appearance of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, the legendary master of bansuri flute, has inevitably taken South Florida to another level. Panditji brought his bansuri to the Broward stage and graced us with a recital of evening ragas that caressed the audience with hypnotic beauty. In the second half of the program, Hariji indulged requests from listeners as well, making this one of the most memorable musical events in South Florida memory. Many thanks to APAI for presenting such an outstanding program.

Peter Lavezzoli, author of "The Dawn of Indian Music in the West"
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Thank you so much for the performance on Saturday evening. It truly was incredible. I had no idea what to expect and on all levels I was so impressed. On a personal level I enjoyed the music tremendously. It was amazing to listen to each piece develop as it progressed.

Of course, as an arts manager I continue to be impressed by what you have accomplished and the important contribution that you are making the cultural life of our community. In fact, I made a special comment at our board meeting this morning about your event

Mark Nerenhausen
CEO Broward Center for the Performing Arts
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We thoroughly enjoyed the show! They performed beautifully and it touched our hearts.

Meher C.
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Thanks to all who worked to bring Pandit Chaurasia to South Florida. It was a glorious concert; the level of artistry, feeling and virtuosity were breathtakingly beautiful and sublime. We have been coming to the concerts from the beginning and appreciate all that you have done here.

Janet and David R.
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Suman Ghosh (Vocal), Shantilal Shah (Tabla), Kedar Naphade (Harmonium) - August 5th, 2006

I have enjoyed vocal concert at the library. It was sublime. I also support the fact that you have young people as part of the program, that empowers them, gives them self confidence and instills much more pride about their Indian Heritage while transmit the ancestral skills to future generations.

Margaret Mitchell Armand
Broward Cultural Council Board Member
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The Pt. Suman Ghosh was wonderful and I had a great experience listening and being part of this special occasion. The interplay between these three great musicians was remarkable and the great respect they showed towards each other and the audience was something special.

James K.
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The artists were excellent. The explanation about the music was adequate. APAI management have done an exceptional job and a great service for classical music in it 's true form. I have great respect for them all. Special praise to Bharti and Dr . Chokshi for the endless time and effort they put into this endeavor to make it a success. Thank you for allowing me to say this.

Ishwar Dath
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"Three Generations of Violin Virtuoso", May 6th, 2006

Dr. N. Rajam & Dr. S. Shankar
Regarding the performance on May 6, 2006: The violinists Dr N.Rajam, Dr Shankar and family, come from a deep musical tradition which they demonstrated so adeptly in recent performance. Their artistry and command of the gayaki (vocal) techniques were astounding and their musical interactions delightful. Having such a noted pioneer in the field of violin playing in our midst was a great treat. Their full length raga gave the listener time to enjoy the unhurried unfolding of rich and sublime melodies & improvisations. The young grand daughters displayed their training and talents with apparent ease and facility. Great spirit and joy came forth from all the performers and the audience was moved to bursts of applause. Very competent as an accompanist, the tabla player Vinayak Netke came forth with bursts of energy and speed during his solo moments. Such a clear & ringing sound! Our community is fortunate to have the APAI bringing in these top artists, preserving this living ancient tradition and presenting it in a lovely concert atmosphere with the reverence and respect so deserved.

Vicki R.
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I am ever so grateful to have had the opportunity to see Dr. N Rajam perform again and for the chance to finally meet her after so many years of admiring and enjoying her great artistry. The evening was made all the more special with performances by Sangeeta, Ragini, and Nandini. Thank you again for inviting me to the concert as your guest, for introducing me to Dr.N Rajam and her beautiful family.

Ricahrd Coff
Suzuki Music Academy
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Three Generations of Violin Virtuoso concert was superb. It was very inspirational to me to see three generations of artists sharing the stage together, and performing so beautifully. I think you and those who help manage APAI do a fantastic job. All the shows I've attended have been on time, and the venues are great. I can only imagine all the planning and hard work it must take.

Fred B.
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Three generations of violin virtuoso was an excellent event. It left us spellbound and we were wishing it will go on for another hour or two.

Subhash P.
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Thank you so much for your efforts on the recent concerts. N. Rajam and family really was an outstanding program. The quality of APAI's concerts has gotten increasingly better over such a short time, i.e., use of the amaturo theatre, Hariprasad-ji in September, etc. Also, the design of the flyers and the press releases are very professional. I look forward to attending your programs every time I am able to.

Fernando
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A Sarod & Tabla Concert, October 8th, 2005
featuring Pt. Brij Narayan on Sarod, Shantilal Shah on Tabla & Mohini Athavale on Tanpura

Thank you once again for arranging this beautiful concert. It was just wonderful. Looking forward for similar classical concerts.

R. Parekh
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Yet another high quality program, very enjoyable and informative. The Question & Answers session was a nice touch, we all learned a lot. Looking forward to attending many more in the near future.

Best Regards,
A. Kakar
Great Florida Bank
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What a wonderful concert! Thank you for keeping me informed of Indian musical events.

Best regards,
Davis
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"Sant Meera", August 20th, 2005

Thank you again for the wonderful performance Saturday night. It was magnificent and an artistic as well as community triumph. The Broward Center is grateful to have had the opportunity to play a small role to make the show possible and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Mark Nerenhausen
President/CEO
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
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Thank you for a beautiful presentation, the narration and brochure made following the story very easy.
The Shakti dance company is great, and your organization is providing the community a great service .

Fred B.
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I can't thank you enough for the seats and for a lovely evening. It was wonderful to see a 'different' culture represented in South Florida. The performance was wonderful, it was a great learning experience. Even the audience was beautiful.

I had the best samosa I'd had since I was in St. Maarten, and your videographer and I come from the same basic hometown!

Who could ask for a nicer evening?

Thank you...and certainly keep me posted on your events. I look forward to more.

William M.
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Congratulations and a heartfelt "Thank you" for such a wonderful performance. We thoroughly enjoy all the great artists you have been bringing to South Florida. We know how much hard work is involved in doing this service to the community and sincerely appreciate all your efforts.

Revathi
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