Hindustani Instrumental

Hindustani Instrumental

Rich in soul...contemporary expression of an ancient art. Each of these full length ragas will begin by taking you right down to your most basic form and then build you back up again as they conclude with their thrilling crescendos.

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Hindustani Instrumental
  • Ken Zuckerman | In Conversation

    Ken Zuckerman is an internationally acclaimed sarod virtuoso and a leading figure in the world of Indian classical music. Trained under the legendary sarod maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Zuckerman has spent decades mastering the instrument and immersing himself in the tradition of Hindustani class...

  • Rahul Sharma | Full Concert

    At the 2009 Darbar Festival, audiences were captivated by a stunning performance by Rahul Sharma on the santoor, accompanied by Subhankar Banerjee on the tabla. This memorable concert featured Sharma, a celebrated santoor maestro known for his innovative approach to Indian classical music. Drawin...

  • Shakir Khan and Surdarshan Chana | Full Concert

    Immerse yourself in the spellbinding rhythms and melodies of the Darbar Music of India series, featuring the sitar maestro Shakir Khan and the tabla virtuoso Surdarshan Chana.
    Shakir Khan performs Raag Yaman.

  • Pravin Godkindi & Shashank Subramanyam | Nat Bhairav

    Transport yourself into India through the sounds of the bansuri (flute). The charismatic duo, Godkhindi and Shashank, a household name in south India and a Grammy nominated flute maestro respectively, unravel romantic morning ragas. Make no mistake that this humble flute, made from bamboo, posses...

  • Pravin Godkindi & Shashank Subramanyam | Brindabani Sarang

    Transport yourself into India through the sounds of the bansuri (flute). The charismatic duo, Godkhindi and Shashank, a household name in south India and a Grammy nominated flute maestro respectively, unravel romantic morning ragas. Make no mistake that this humble flute, made from bamboo, posses...

  • Pravin Godkindi & Shashank Subramanyam | Full Concert

    Transport yourself into India through the sounds of the bansuri (flute). The charismatic duo, Godkhindi and Shashank, a household name in south India and a Grammy nominated flute maestro respectively, unravel romantic morning ragas. Make no mistake that this humble flute, made from bamboo, posses...

  • Sarwar Hussain | Raag Shree

    Let's journey back in time to Darbar Festival 2023 when we were graced by the exceptional talent of Sarwar Hussain Khan.

    Khan was born into an illustrious sarangi family. The son of Ustad Anwar Hussain and grandson of stalwart, Ustad Abdul Latif Khan Sahab, Khan has developed a style which gives...

  • Pandit Bharat Bhushan Goswami | Raag Gara

    Pandit Goswami is one of the foremost sarangi players of our country. He brings a refreshing perspective with his rare command over the subtleties of his instrument – a currency that has proven itself an instant draw for his listeners time and again. His grandfather, Anmol Chand Goswami, was a no...

  • Pandit Bharat Bhushan Goswami | Raag Mishra Khamaj

    Pandit Goswami is one of the foremost sarangi players of our country. He brings a refreshing perspective with his rare command over the subtleties of his instrument – a currency that has proven itself an instant draw for his listeners time and again. His grandfather, Anmol Chand Goswami, was a no...

  • Pandit Bharat Bhushan Goswami | Full Concert

    Pandit Goswami is one of the foremost sarangi players of our country. He brings a refreshing perspective with his rare command over the subtleties of his instrument – a currency that has proven itself an instant draw for his listeners time and again. His grandfather, Anmol Chand Goswami, was a no...

  • Nishat Khan | Raag Bhairavi

    Ustad Nishat Khan presents two ragas – Darbari Kanada and Bhairavi in this concert. He represents an unbroken lineage of 7 generations of sitar and surbahar players. His father is the legendary Ustad Imrat Khan, a surbahar maestro and his uncle is none other than Ustad Vilayat Khan.

    Ustad Khan...

  • Nishat Khan | Raag Darbari Kanada

    Darbari Kanada is regarded as the king of all ragas. It exudes solemnity and its execution is critical because of the way certain notes are pronounced in its ascent and descent. The suffix of the name, ‘Darbar’ suggests a royal court and is said to be suggestive of the raga’s popularity with king...

  • Arshad Khan | Raag Bhairavi

    Arshad Khan is an accomplished musician known for his mastery of the esraj, a traditional Indian string instrument. The esraj is a bowed instrument with sympathetic strings, creating a unique and melodious sound. Arshad Khan comes from a musical lineage, as he is the son of Ustad Allauddin Khan, ...

  • Arshad Khan | Raag Madhuvanti

    Arshad Khan is an accomplished musician known for his mastery of the esraj, a traditional Indian string instrument. The esraj is a bowed instrument with sympathetic strings, creating a unique and melodious sound. Arshad Khan comes from a musical lineage, as he is the son of Ustad Allauddin Khan, ...

  • Roopa Panesar | Shahana Kananda

    An unforgettable raga night with candlelight, on the iconic sitar and tabla. Panesar is one of the world’s finest sitar maestra's. Panesar brings new energy to this special concert with her masterful interpretation of Indian ragas. Panesar takes you on a true and epic journey of Indian music of m...

  • Jyoti Hegde | Raag Basant

    Dhrupad is the foremost improvisational classical system from India, rooted in its micro tonal slow to fast development. The primal sounds of the rudra veena comes alive in the hands of Hegde as she micro bends the raga (melody) notes. One of the slowest forms of Indian classical music styles, al...

  • Jyoti Hedge | Full Concert

    Dhrupad is the foremost improvisational classical system from India, rooted in its micro tonal slow to fast development. The primal sounds of the rudra veena comes alive in the hands of Hegde as she micro bends the raga (melody) notes. One of the slowest forms of Indian classical music styles, al...

  • Irshad Khan | Darbari Kanada

    The surbahar’s deep-toned strings are set on a broad neck, allowing the musician to explore the entire octave within a single fret simply by bending the strings - a technique that is notoriously painful and also requires strength and endurance, apart from laser-like focus and precision. A fine ex...

  • Irshad Khan | Full Concert

    The surbahar’s deep-toned strings are set on a broad neck, allowing the musician to explore the entire octave within a single fret simply by bending the strings - a technique that is notoriously painful and also requires strength and endurance, apart from laser-like focus and precision. A fine ex...

  • Debasmita Bhattacharya | Full Concert

    In collaboration with St Martin-in-the-Fields, Darbar brought of Indian classical arts to the heart of London, The St Martins church was built in 1726 next to Trafalgar Square. This lunchtime concert offered the audience a captivating immersion into the sublime music of sarod by Debasmita Bhattac...

  • Rakesh Chaurasia | Raag Ahir-Bhairav

    Special performance filmed in an empty auditorium during Darbar Festival.
    Chaurasia is a true exponent of the therapeutic impact of the bansuri, “The notes have to do something within your system so it affects your chakras and your mind frame,” he explains, adding that the correct timing (also kn...

  • Debasmita Bhattacharya | Raag Bhimpalasi

    Debasmita Bhattacharya on sarod, Debasmita performs Raag Bhimpalasi from the Kafi thaat. This is a very unique and special performance.

    Debasmita Bhattacharya is one of India’s finest young sarod players, representing the rich musical tradition of her native Kolkata. Her style blends the exp...

  • Kala Ramnath | Raag Basant

    Drawing from centuries-old traditions yet imbued with a contemporary spirit, their collaboration promises to transport you to realms of profound musical bliss. Join us for an evening of sublime harmony and poetic expression, as we celebrate the timeless beauty of Indian classical music in a mesme...

  • Kala Ramnath | Raag Darbari

    Drawing from centuries-old traditions yet imbued with a contemporary spirit, their collaboration promises to transport you to realms of profound musical bliss. Join us for an evening of sublime harmony and poetic expression, as we celebrate the timeless beauty of Indian classical music in a mesme...