Alec Goldfarb and Utsav La
Thu, Nov 12
|Merrimans' Playhouse
Our Chamber Arts Series presents, Alec Goldfarb and Utsav Lal, bringing together Hindustani classical music and contemporary improvisation, presenting a program that moves between traditional long-form raga performance and exploratory, highly interactive improvisations.
Time & Location
Nov 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Merrimans' Playhouse, 401 E Colfax Ave, Suite 135, South Bend, IN 46617, USA
Guests
About the Event
TICKETS are $20 General/$10 Student. Concert is one long set. End time is approximately 9:00 pm.
Our Chamber Arts Series presents American composer and guitarist Alec Goldfarb and pianist Utsav Lal. They will present original contemporary compositions that draw upon the rich traditions of Hindustani classical music while exploring new possibilities through improvisation and collaborative interaction. Rooted in Goldfarb's extensive study of raga and Indian musical traditions, the project reimagines these influences through his own compositional voice, creating original works that bridge cultural traditions within a contemporary American jazz and creative music context. Their performances move fluidly between structured composition, long-form improvisation, and spontaneous musical dialogue, resulting in music that is both deeply rooted in tradition and forward-looking in its artistic vision.
Alec Goldfarb - guitar
Utsav Lal - piano
1. Raga Bhimpalasi - Paste Magazine Excerpt
Tickets
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Sale ends
Nov 12, 6:00 PM EST
Advanced and door prices are the same; Tickets available at door after online sales end at 6:00 pm.
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