The energy of a live performance
The Hindu
Shalmali Joshi and Vaibhav Arekar made ‘The IIC Experience’ a memorable outing
Colourful rangolis and earthen lanterns illuminated the vast India International Centre (IIC) in Delhi during the week-long ‘The IIC Experience’ festival, which returned after a year. Besides music, dance and theatre, there were film screenings, exhibitions and gourmet spreads put together by master chefs. It was both a ruhaani and jismaani ghiza (feast for the soul and palate). The festive ambience uplifted the spirits of artistes and audiences alike.
The evening concerts proved that even the best of virtual performances can’t match the energy of live concerts. The instant appreciation from the audience brings out the best in an artiste. The rapport between the two enhances the joy of music. It was exciting to experience this once again at Shalmali Joshi’s concert.