The twin performing arts of South Indian music and dance are among the greatest achievements of expressive culture; they require an audience of rasikas or connoisseurs. Viswanathan and Lakshmi, two performers with a family tradition stretching back to the time of Bach, will provide an introduction to connoisseurship of their demanding arts.

Cosponsored by: Office of the Chancellor, Officer of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the Graduate College, Office of the Vice Chacellor for Student Affairs, The Council of Deans, The Center for Advanced Study, George A. Miller Endowment, George A. Miller Committee, School of Music, Department of Anthropology, Department of Dance, Office for Cultural Diversity, College of Education, Program for the Study of Religion, Asian Pacific American Resource Board, Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Among Youth (SPICMACAY), Student Organization Resource Fund (SORF)