Global Rhythms: Ganesh Rajagopalan with Marina Albero

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Violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan has been bringing his virtuosic expressions of Indian classical music to Town Hall for many years. We’re thrilled to welcome him back to the Great Hall to launch our 2026-2027 season of Global Rhythms! In collaboration with Seattle-based pianist and composer Marina Albero, Rajagopalan and his band will perform songs from his new album, Maya – Seven Reflections of Life, exploring how we experience and interpret the world around us. The concert will take a musical journey through seven expressions of existence — nature, perception, movement, love, breath, joy, and color. Each composition is a reflection of life’s infinite expressions: the nurturing rhythm of rain; the mysteries of perception; the movement of creation; the power of love; the sacred breath that sustains all beings; the joy of rhythm; and the colors that enrich the journey. Through melodies rooted in Indian classical traditions and enriched by universal musical influences, the concert celebrates the invisible bridges that connect cultures, generations, and hearts. Maya invites audiences to discover the deeper unity that binds us all through the universal language of music. Ganesh Rajagopalan is a Grammy Award-winning violinist, composer, educator, and one of the foremost ambassadors of contemporary Indian classical music. Acclaimed for his extraordinary virtuosity and innovative musical vision, he has expanded the expressive possibilities of the Carnatic violin through groundbreaking collaborations and original compositions. A founding member of the legendary duo Ganesh-Kumaresh and a member of the iconic group Shakti alongside John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, and Shankar Mahadevan, Ganesh received the 2024 Grammy Award for the album This Moment . His music seamlessly bridges Indian classical traditions with jazz, orchestral, and global musical languages while remaining deeply rooted in the raga tradition. Beyond the concert stage, Ganesh is the founder of the Temple of Music and creator of the Swara Yoga Ensemble, inspiring the next generation of musicians through performance, education, and innovation. $25 – $50 Sliding Scale