Testimonials
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Below are some of the event testimonials that we received in writing for events in 2012-13.
Pt. Vijay Koparkar Concert - October 25 2013
"Just to let you know: Pt. Koparkar was brilliant! I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks to you and Kala Darpan team for arranging it.
A small setting is always good for those few avid listeners. I’d have also liked more folks show up."
Shaam-E-Ghazal - Ustand Nizami in Concert - June 29th 2013
"An awesome evening of ghazal music"
"Thank you for bringing a rare ghazal concert"
Anand Bhate Concert - March 10 2013
"I don't understand much about classical music but enjoyed the show and seeing happiness in the audience was priceless!"
India Dance Fest 2012 - December 2 2012
"Awesome dance festival evening Kala Darpan !!Excellent organization and implementation..Kudos to all dance performers and an equally dedicated KD team . Looking forward to have more and more of such quality programs team..Keep up the good work!"
"Thank you all for organizing. We had a good time...."
"Wonderfully organized and very well done!"
"Thanks for organizing such an event which provides a good forum for local artists to showcase their art:-). I do have feedback about the lighting on the stage, which was not optimal for recording. I do understand that some of things are beyond any one's control, but it would have tremendously helped the artists' spirit if lighting was co-operating as well."
"We had a very nice afternoon. The program was very well organized and there were no delays what so ever. The auditorium and the sound system were superb. OF course, some issue with lighting......"
Sitar Concert by Vinayak Chittar with Prafulla Athalye on Tabla - August 25 2012
"Thank you Kala Darpan for providing a wonderful concert of sitar and tabla on Saturday, August 25th.
Both artists, Vinayak Chittar and Prafulla Athalye, gave us an excellent performance of classical music.
I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to more programs like this one!"
"Just wanted to say what an excellent job Kala Darpan is doing organizing concerts of up & coming artists in Austin. All of the artists have been outstanding, from the inaugural concert with Manjusha Patil (vocal) to the most recent concert of Vinayak Chittar (sitar)."
Spirit of Unity Instrumental Concert by Surmani Rajendra Teredesai, Gourisankar and Sangeet Millennium - May 19 2012
"Really enjoyed the last night mehfil with musical feast. Shri Teredesai was awesome and Gourishankar gave a thrilling and upbeat companionship to the maestro. It was not an easy job to track his fingers on the instrument and for once felt the vibrations in the closed auditorium to a spinning tune of exhilaration. Indo-Jazz fusion was equally captivating to watch the notes flow from the strings and valves with some witty comments from Amie which added some light moments to the already honey-soaked ears. Fantastic job team and keep up the good work!"
"The intimate concert was awesome! I would love to see vocal concerts such as ghazals, and light classical by some upcoming young artists. Keep up the good work!"
"It was a fantastic concert"
"We totally enjoyed the Spirit of Unity Concert. It was a very well organized event and very good opportunity to enjoy the music of high caliber. Great job Kala Darpan team!"
"Thank you for the beautiful concert. I enjoyed it immensely."
Bhaav-Rang by Saylee Talwalkar - April 29 2012
"It was a great concert! Really enjoyed it. A big thanks to all Kala Darpan committee members! And looking forward to future events!"
Hindustani Classical Concert by Manjusha Patil - April 6 2012
"I should thank the Kala Darpan team for taking the initiative to bring such a concert to Austin. As of April 7th 2012 (9:45 pm) Manjushaji's concert was the best of this year. Let me see. Best since 2011 Jan."
"Just want to thank you for bringing such a fantastic artist to Austin. Manjusha's concert was undoubtedly the best I've heard/seen in a while"
"Great concert. Thanks for bringing it."
"This is a great initiative. Keep it up."