French Pianist Shani Diluka to perform in city today

Chandigarh, December 14, 2022: A unique concert of the French piano virtuoso, Shani Diluka, would be held here on Thursday (15th December) at the Tagore Theatre in Sector 18 here. Shani Diluka is one of the greatest pianists of her generation.

The concert is being organised by the French Embassy in India, Institut Français, Alliance Française de Chandigarh, the Chandigarh Cultural Department and Furtados. The entry to the concert which will begin at 7 pm on Thursday is free and open for all.

Born in Monaco from Sri Lankan parents, she was discovered at the age of six by a program initiated by Princess Grace of Monaco for exceptional talent. She is the only pianist from the Indian continent to enter Paris Conservatory gaining 1st prize with Unanimity of the jury, and to enter the prestigious Lake Como International Piano Academy presided by Martha Argerich. After legends like Callas, Rostropovitch or Menuhin, she joined the prestigious label WARNER Classics as an exclusive artist.

Shani Diluka is touring only in two cities in India, Delhi and Chandigarh.