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Music & Theater

Love + Light: The Jubilant Return of Diwali

November 11, 2019 - November 11, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location

Symphony Center

220 S. Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL 60604-2596

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Description

A Chicago Sinfonietta concert that honors the rich heritage of the festival of light, with heightened themes of musical mythology, familiar traditions and dance. Featuring the musicianship of India’s iconic and world-renowned violinist and composer Dr. L. Subramaniam and classic Indian Bharatanatyam dance by Chicago’s Mandala South Asian Performing Arts, audiences will experience a sweeping performance fusing Carnatic and Western classical music traditions.

Event Cost: $10-$62.

Event Times: 7:30 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: http://www.chicagosinfonietta.org/1920season/lovelight/

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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