Surround: Tenzin Choegyal - Solo Performance

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SURROUND: TENZIN CHOEGYAL
SUN, NOVEMBER 3 at 4PM

Surround seats the audience onstage with the artist – where each note and whisper is shared in a collective resonance

Tenzin Choegyal, a Tibetan artist, composer, and activist, channels the wisdom and traditions of his nomadic ancestors through his extraordinary vocal performances and mastery of the lingbu and dranyen. Forced into exile, he now resides in Australia, where he continues to blend traditional Tibetan music with contemporary influences, maintaining an unbroken lineage while exploring new musical horizons.

Tenzin's latest album, Whispering Sky, is a testament to global collaboration, originating in his Brisbane studio and evolving through contributions from international artists across Canada, the UK, Japan, and Australia. Rooted in his Tibetan heritage, Tenzin skillfully merges Eastern and Western musical elements, resulting in an album rich with haunting melodies and evocative lyrics. Each track is deeply connected to Tenzin's nomadic roots and Buddhist practice, offering listeners an immersive experience that transcends geographical boundaries. Of special significance to all Tibetans is ‘Gyallu Tibetan Anthem’, composed around 1950 and sung in Tibetan communities-in-exile around the world, which Tenzin performs with no lyrics, as a reminder that singing this anthem is prohibited throughout Tibet.

Tickets are $20 for general public and $5 for the Skidmore Community (students, alumni, faculty, staff, retirees). For tickets visit the Zankel website or call the box office at 518-580-5321.

Presented by the Arthur Zankel Music Center with the generous support of Jimmy Zankel '92 and the Zankel Music Fund.