01 Nov

A final reminder for

Indian Classical Music

With Dharimbir Singh on sitar & Sanju Sahai on tabla

The Pierian Centre, Portland Square, Bristol

Sunday 1st November 3pm

The launch event of Indian classical music concerts by Bristol Indian Classical Music Society will be a recital of North Indian instrumental classical music on sitar and tabla. In the tranquil surroundings of The Pierian Centre, this concert will last upto 2 hours, offering listeners the opportunity to be totally absorbed in the music.

Dharambir Singh is one of the most prominent sitar players based in the UK. Disciple of the legendary sitar maestro Ustad Vilayat Khan, Dharambir has truly imbibed the sound of the rich Imdad Khani and Vilayat Khani Gharana (style). Dharambir was born in a Namdari Sikh family and grew up in a strong musical atmosphere. His uncle Avtar Singh, a gifted tabla player had a profound influence on his musical direction. His training in sitar started at the age of twelve under the guidance of Professor Sita Ram of Amritsar and then later with Professor Narinder Nirula of Patiala.

Sanju Sahai, also known as Vishnu, is currently one of the finest and most sought after tabla players of his generation. He belongs to the Benares Gharana being the 6th generation of tabla players in the family. He began playing tabla at the age of 4 and gave his first major performance at the age of 9. He has accompanied many of India’s legendary musicians such as Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, Ustaad Shahid Parvez, Pandit Birju Maharaj (Kathak), Ustaad Amjad Ali Khan (sarod), Pandits Rajan and Sajan Mishra (khayaal), Ustaad Sultan Khan (sarangi), Umyalpuram Shivraman (mridangam) and Ustaad Aashish Khan (sarod) to name but a few.

Tickets £11 (£9 concessions) available from www.asianartsagency.co.uk (via paypal)

More info from www.asianartsagency.co.uk / info@asianartsagency.co.uk / 0117 9291110

Asian Arts Agency, Royal Oak House, Royal Oak Avenue, Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4GB
www.asianartsagency.co.uk / 0117929 1110 / info@asianartsagency.co.uk

03.00PM - 05:00PM | £11.00