(English / हिंदी )

On the evening of April 10, 2014 the Consulate General of India, New York in association with  Charlotte White's "Salon De Virtuosi", presented  the annual 'East Meets West' concert at the Consulate's Ballroom.  This was the 23rd annual performance organized at the Consulate.

(Ambassador Dnyaneshwar M. Mulay speaking on the event)

Consul General of India in New York Ambassador Dnyaneshwar M. Mulay welcomed and congratulated Ms Charlotte White who was present on the occasion on her 100th birthday. In his remarks Consul General informed that the Consulate was organizing monthly events aimed at discussing and highlighting India’s global image, identity, aspirations, role and projection and related themes for mainstream media, University students, youth and second generation Indian Americans.

(Ms Charlotte White speaking during concert on her 100th birthday)

Ms. White, founder of "Salon de Virtuosi", an organization aimed to support emerging artists by providing them performance opportunities, speaking on the annual presentation in the Consulate admired India's culture and traditions and mentioned about her long standing relations with India extending to over seven decades.

(Mr Gideon Whitehead on guitar)

Representing the West was Mr Gideon Whitehead, a young  outstanding and classical guitarist  captivated the audience.  He brought out the subtle inner details and communicated directly with the listeners. 

(Mr Samir Chatterjee on Tabla and Mr Partha Bose on Sitar)

Representing the East was the virtuoso Tabla player Mr Samir Chatterjee  and the brilliant  Mr Partha Bose on Sitar.  Partha  is a rising star in the world of Indian classical music.  Both Samir Chatterjee and Partha Bose mesmerized the audience with their Ragas.

(Jugalbandi by  three artists Mr Samir Chatterjee- Tabla and Mr Partha Bose- Sitar and Mr Gideon Whitehead- guitar)

The musical evening concluded with a Jugalbandi by  the three artists filling the atmosphere of unity.

(Audience enjoying the Concert)

The event was attended by approximately 110 guests. The programme was followed  by  dinner.