Rajrupa Chowdhury + Vivek Pandya
London, EC2Y 8DT United Kingdom
One of India’s finest sarodists performs alongside a fearless tabla player for an evening of hypnotic Indian classical music at the Milton Court, Barbican Centre.
Rajrupa Chowdhury (sarod) is a leading exponent of the Senia Shahjahanpur Gharana, with performances across major festivals and venues in India and internationally. Part of a new generation of women reshaping the instrument’s history, her playing is known for its clarity and emotional directness. She is joined by tabla player Vivek Pandya, a widely performing accompanist and soloist recognised for his precision and responsiveness, collaborating with leading artists across the Indian classical scene.
The programme follows the traditional shape of a Hindustani classical recital, moving from slow, unmetered alap into more rhythmic sections with tabla. Expect extended improvisation, close musical dialogue, and a gradual unfolding of each raga’s character over time.
Stage times:
6pm Doors
6:30-8pm First half
8-8.15pm Interval
8.15-10pm Second half
Performers
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Rajrupa Chowdhury | Full Concert
Recorded at Darbar Festival 2022, on 15th October at the Barbican Centre, London. Musicians: - Rajrupa Chowdhury (Sarod) - Yashwant Vaishnav (Tabla) Chowdhury performs three raags during this concert: - Raag Dipawati - Raag Sahana; Thaat: Kafi; Samay: Midnight - Raag Anil Madhyam Chowdhury is one of India’s finest and mature sarod maestro making her UK debut. Indulge in the deep lilting and sound that pull on your heart strings. Chowdhury explores the depth of ragas as trained and gifted by her teachers Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury, Pandit Ajay Sinha Roy and Prof. Sanjoy Bandopadhyay. She captivates audiences with her intense raga emotions and spirited presence. Vaishnav provides perceptive and rousing rhythmic accompaniment, culminating into a musical and rhythmic ecstasy. He is another child prodigy whose breathtaking video when he was only 9 years old appeared on YouTube four years ago and has since developed into one of India’s finest emerging tabla talents..