Hate it or love it, Hindustani classical music is by far the most romantic classical form ever known to man -- here's one more option for a memorable Valentines evening
Hate it or love it, Hindustani classical music is by far the most romantic classical form ever known to man -- here's one more option for a memorable Valentines evening
Imagine an evening under the stars, a slight breeze blowing through your hair, mellow lighting all around you and the sound of the haunting sarangi, the mellifluous flute and the soft percussion from the tabla, mixing to immaculate perfection as you indulge in this musical treat, perfect for an evening with your loved one.
If you haven't got the hint, we've been trying to get you to catch onto as yet, then here's the same message in the simplest of terms ever. Its Valentine's this weekend and we think you need to make the most of this celebration of love. If you or your partner love Hindustani music, then what better way to share your love than with an evening such as this?
Catch Zakir Hussain, Sabir Khan and Pravin Godkhindi as they present a wide range of music from their individual and collective repertoires in the Hindustani classical form. The trio will also add the flavours of more contemporary fusion in case you'd prefer a lighter note.
In fact, the event promises to have much more. "Hear the tabla, like you've never heard it before", says Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who is responsible in lending a completely new sound to this Indian percussion instrument. "I am going to create some unusual quality of sound-scales. The attempt would be to produce delays, reversals and likewise many such acts with the tabla. It will be unusual from what we've done so far," the Ustad adds.
Even Sadir Khan, the son of Ustad Sultan Khan and an exponent of the Sikar gharana says that the concert will be full of surprises. Apart from instant and original compositions, he will strum his 140 year old sarangi and play the all-time favourites bandishey and raagas. "We have not decided what to play. We will decide on the spot depending on what we feel the energy is all about," adds Sadir.
Sadir, playing a rare combination of sur and laya (note and rhythm), says that playing with the Ustad is always challenging. "He gives a lot of scope to an artist performing with him. It is a blessing to be playing with him. He is like a father figure to me," says Sadir. Moreover, Sadir also says that Bangalore, despite of its rock culture possesses a deep understanding of Indian classical music.
The trio promise to deliver an evening full of surprises and music that's soothing to the ear. If you haven't planned your love weekend as yet, then pick up that phone and book your seat right now.
At: Ambedkar Bhavan, Vasanth Nagar
On: February 13,
7 pm onwards
Call: 98800 36611
Tickets are priced at Rs 2,500, 2,000, 1,000 (Ground Floor) and Rs 500, Rs 300 (Balcony) Available at K C Das, Church Street; Calypso, Jayanagar 4 Block and World of Titan Showrooms at Koramangala, indiranagar and malleshwaram
