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Vijay Gupta: On Stage with Iris Collective

Update (01/27/26): This interview was recorded prior to the postponement of the concert due to hazardous winter weather across the Memphis area. Tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date, which will be announced. Refunds will be available if you are unable to attend the rescheduled date. For updates and ticket information, visit gpacweb.com.


Iris Collective continues its "On Stage with Iris Collective" series with an upcoming concert featuring violinist and social justice advocate Vijay Gupta, performing both solo and with members of Iris Collective.

Darel Snodgrass spoke with Gupta about the thoughtfully curated program, which juxtaposes works by Johann Sebastian Bach and György Kurtág, includes a movement from Reena Esmail’s raga-inspired Darshan, and culminates in Beethoven’s beloved Septet in E-flat major, performed with members of Iris Collective.

Gupta also discussed his founding and leadership of Street Symphony, a Los Angeles-based community of musicians creating performances, workshops, and new music with neighbors recovering from addiction, homelessness, and incarceration.

Performance Details:
Date: Thursday, January 29
Time: 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Location: Germantown Performing Arts Center (1801 Exeter Rd)
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I began piano lessons at age 6, trumpet at age 9, and began teaching myself the guitar at 10. My electronics knowledge comes from my father, who had the RCA television and stereo shop in my hometown of Pocahontas, Arkansas for nearly 20 years. My dad is still fixing televisions at age 79.