‘Fusion in the Evening’: Norwegian, Pakistani artists mesmerise audience

Fusion in the Evening”, left audience mesmerized at the Open Air Theatre, Lok Virsa.


Azam Khan May 17, 2011

ISLAMABAD:


The performances of Norwegian and Pakistani artists in a rare concert, “Fusion in the Evening”, left audience mesmerized at the Open Air Theatre, Lok Virsa on Monday.


Unfamiliar with the each other’s native languages, four Norwegian and three Pakistani artists met only a few hours before the concert and began practicing, communicating by means of their musical instruments. Despite the constraints the performers gave an excellent performance and received a standing ovation by the audience.

“They played a blend of music one has never heard,” said Babar Kamal, a visitor. A Norwegian participant, Atle Hetland said, “It was a unique evening, making us all proud.”

Published in The Express Tribune, May 17th, 2011.

COMMENTS (2)

Yawar Bokhari | 12 years ago | Reply A perfact marriage of East and West music. Artist communicated through eyes and body signals. Within seconds developed understanding and found a common ground to play and entertain with lovely melodies. We all found ourselves being carried away and ended up with appreciation for those who arranged this. People shouted more , more and more .---I was there , at that evening .I think our POLITICIANS should learn the language of MUSIC , the whoe world will dance .---
Naseer | 12 years ago | Reply It was amazing to see how people who came across for the first time with one another can produce such enchanting melodies. It was a perfect mix of east and west and a much needed break for islooites.
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