Masood Omari’s tabla master class on February 11 at Mercyhurst University was extremely well attended. Masood gave a tabla demonstration, followed by a beginners lesson to a fourth year music major. Fun was had by all!
It was amazing that on a 7 degrees bitter cold winter’s night, people walked into the Mercyhurst University concert hall and got a glimpse of Spring. The stage was lush with greenery and flowers. The air in the concert hall was warmed up by the rich sounds of Tabla for Two.
The crowd was so enthusiastic and showed their appreciation by their audible response after each piece was played. We felt the standing ovation would never end. After our performance, the stage was swarmed by well wishers expressing their thanks before bundling up and returning into the cold Erie night. Thank you to all who attended!
Tabla for Two performed in front of a full house at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania on February 10, 2014.
We appreciate this wonderful article in the Erie Reader. Thank you to Ben Speggen!
The house is warm and gorgeous, open and inviting – filled with art, people, and wine. It’s a who’s who of art and culture, from artists to musicians to collectors to appreciators – all laughing, talking, preparing for the concert that’s about to take place.
Have you seen them before? one man says to another in between sips of wine. They’re mesmerizing.
Absolutely hypnotic, a woman punctuates her description of Tabla for Two before peeking into the room where they musicians have set up. If you’re not witnessing them, you’re missing out.
With our glasses of wine refilled, we make our way into the intimate concert space, and settle in, right in front, sitting on the floor with our legs crossed and ears open, because unlike others here, we haven’t seem them before and we don’t want to miss out.
Our music is multiplying mathematically outward.
This got me thinking about fractals and photography.
Here are the results of all of these things coming together.
Abigail in tabla hat designed by Masood
Masood at Blue Room Studios while we were recording our CD
Thank you to Stephanie Hall-Cabelof for this beautiful article about Tabla for Two in the Erie Times. We are honored and humbled.
An excerpt:
Friends and colleagues consider Tabla for Two to be a natural reflection of Greenway’s other-wordliness. Debbie Vahanian, fine art appraiser and owner/president of Glass Growers Gallery in Erie, also attended one of the recitals. “It is clearly documented that music has a profound effect on the brain, with classical Eastern Indian music having the most significant healing capacity,” Vahanian says. “After spending an evening with Tabla for Two, I can clearly state that the experience heightened my awareness of a trusting power beyond me, of another accessible energy that is created from their music. Tabla for Two’s music is captivating and enthralling. As you listen, the regimented demands of everyday life dissipate. The synergy between the two musicians is emblematic.”
Read the full article here.
Tabla for Two performing at a house concert in Erie, PA
Abigail playing harmonium. Masood on tabla.
Abigail and Masood with John Vanco, director of the Erie Art Museum
Tabla for Two with Albert Glinsky, professor of Composition at Mercyhurst University, and founder of its Visiting Artists Series
Tabla for Two recently performed at a private party in Washington, DC. Thank you to our wonderful host, Chrish!
Tabla For Two is giving an amazing concert…in a magical space in Brooklyn, NY!
Sunday, December 15, 2013
2 to 7 p.m.
544 Park Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Presented by xoomba.org
