The Indian violin maestro, son Ambi enthrall Georgetown University audience with a soulful performance.

L. Subramaniam and his ensemble paying tribute to the 9/11 victims at Georgetown University on September 11, 2017. Photo: Bala Chandran/AsianOcean.com

By Bala Chandran

Indian violin maestro L. Subramaniam enthralled music lovers of Washington, DC, with a soulful performance at a special concert to commemorate 9/11 and spread the message of peace. The concert, held at Georgetown University on Monday, began with a special tribute to victims of terror attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives.

The legendary musician set a somber mood and transformed the university’s historic Gaston Hall to an ethereal world on Monday evening. The auditorium was packed to capacity as the virtuoso, his son Ambi Subramaniam and accompanying musicians on mridangam, ghatam and tabla delighted the audience. Subramaniam’s daughter Bindu Subramaniam, a musician of her own right, was also part of the ensemble.

L. Subramaniam (third from left) and Ambi Subramaniam (third from right) performing at Georgetown University on September 11, 2017. Photo: Bala Chandran/AsianOcean.com

The accompanists included celebrated percussionist and tabla player Tanmoy Bose on tabla and Mahesh Krishnamurthy on mridangam.

The maestro’s wife, Kavita Krishnamurty, sat among the audience.

Indian violin maestro L. Subramaniam lighting the ceremonial lamp during the concert at Georgetown University on September 11, 2017. Also seen are Senior Director for South and Central Asia at the National Security Council Lisa Curtis (left), Acting Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Alice Wells (second from left), and Indian Ambassador to the United States Navtej Sarna (center). Photo: Bala Chandran/AsianOcean.com

Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna and wife with Dr Subramaniam and his troupe. Photo: Bala Chandran/AsianOcean.com

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