Monday, October 6th, 2025. Gustavino’s New York City. Manhattan —The evening opened beneath a radiant harvest moon shining over Gustavino’s in Manhattan, New York. I arrived, chauffeured (via uber) through the crisp autumn night, stepping into a courtyard alive with the spirit of the season—flowing fountains, lush greenery, and moonlit décor that whispered of renewal. At the entrance stood two ethereal figures, stilted masquerade performers draped in sculptural gowns and avian masks; their silhouettes paying tribute to the celestial muse of the evening.
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 6: Chandrika Tandon, Denyce Graves, Andrea Bocelli, Deborah Roberts and Al Roker attend Denyce Graves Foundation Harvest Moon Gala 2025 at Gustavino’s on October 6, 2025 in New York. (Photo by /PMC) *** Local Caption *** Chandrika Tandon;Denyce Graves;Andrea Bocelli;Deborah Roberts;Al Roker
Chandrika Tandon, globally celebrated business leader, humanitarian, and Grammy-nominated musician, was recognized for her unwavering commitment to uniting economic and emotional empowerment through music and education. Her upcoming original work, Soul Harmony—commissioned by the New York State Council on the Arts—will premiere in 2026, weaving ancient Vedic mantras with choral harmonies and modern text, symbolizing the unity of sound and spirit.
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