Ustad Irshad Khan & Pandit Prasad Khaparde
A slow-burn, underground hindustani classical night.
This double bill pairs two Hindustani musicians whose art centres on the slow, deliberate unfolding of a raga. The first half features Ustad Irshad Khan, a sitarist from the Imdadkhani gharana tradition that emulates the human voice. His performance is described as spacious and meditative, accompanied by Sanju Sahai on tabla. Following the interval, Pandit Prasad Khaparde performs khayal vocals in the Rampur Sahaswan gharana style. As a senior disciple of the late Ustad Rashid Khan, he brings technical discipline and emotional depth to the stage. He is joined by an ensemble featuring harmonium, sarangi, and tabla.
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Who is performing at this Hindustani classical concert?+
The program features sitarist Ustad Irshad Khan and vocalist Pandit Prasad Khaparde, accompanied by an ensemble including Sanju Sahai, Ajay Joglekar, Farooque Latif Khan, and Rupak Bhattacharjee.
What is the musical focus of this performance?+
The event highlights the slow and deliberate unfolding of Ragas through the Imdadkhani sitar tradition and the Rampur Sahaswan vocal style.
How do I book tickets for this double bill?+
Tickets can be secured directly through the Barbican Centre official website. Tickets on Mood.
