Ranjani-Gayatri: Tyagaraja’s Path to Liberation Through Music

Book Now
Silk Street
London, EC2Y 8DS United Kingdom
19 March 2026
7:00 pm

Experience the sublime artistry of Ranjani-Gayatri, India’s foremost Carnatic vocal duo, as they bring the transformative music of Saint Tyagaraja to the Barbican.

The second concert in Darbar’s ‘Liberators of Humanity’ series celebrates Tyagaraja (1767–1847), the composer-saint who renounced royal patronage and worldly wealth to live a life of complete devotion, composing over 700 kritis that remain the spiritual heart of South Indian classical music. His timeless message – that true richness lies not in what we accumulate but in how deeply we connect – speaks with striking urgency to our age of distraction and digital overwhelm.

Presented in the authentic Chennai-style kutcheri format, this uninterrupted 2.5-hour concert invites you into a meditative journey through Tyagaraja’s ‘jewels of the soul’. Ranjani-Gayatri, celebrated for their extraordinary vocal blend and profound interpretive depth, will guide you through ragas that unfold slowly and organically – music that demands not passive listening but genuine surrender to a different sense of time. In an era of fragmented attention and endless scrolling, this is an evening of radical presence: an invitation to dwell deeply in sacred sound.

Performance:

Ranjani Gayatri Sisters  (Carnatic vocal)

Delhi Sairam (mridangam)

Vittal Rangan (violin)

Giridhar Udupa (ghatam)

Under 14s must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over 

No related events found.

+ Google Map

Artists

Ranjani – Gayatri

Instruments

Devotional Music  Carnatic Vocals

Location
Within walking distance of a number of London Underground and Elizabeth Line stations, the closest being Barbican, St Paul’s, Farringdon and Moorgate

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public Transport
Barbican: 4 min walk; Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Circle lines
Moorgate: 7 min walk; Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Circle, Northern lines, Elizabeth Line (use the Moorgate exit for Liverpool St stop)
Farringdon: 8 min walk; Elizabeth line
St Paul’s: 11 min walk; Central line
The nearest tube station served by the Night Tube (Friday and Saturday) is St Paul’s on the Central line.

Get directions

Barbican Foyer bars and Cafe

Barbican Bar & Grill

Martini Bar

The Sichuan

Access Scheme

From choosing which event to see to buying tickets, car parking and finding your seat – Barbican provides the best service during your visit.

Join Barbican Access Scheme to inform us of any access requirements, book accessible tickets and choose what information you’d like to receive.

Click Here for details

Accessibile Events

The information below details the access provisions in each of the venues within the Barbican Centre, and their neighbouring Silk Street Theatre and Milton Court.

If you have any questions about the accessibility of any of their venues or have any access requirements, please contact their Box Office for support by emailing info@barbican.org.uk or call 020 7101 1188 (Mon – Sun 10am-4pm). Please register or log-in to the online ticket booking journey with your access requirements to view the access seats.

They are currently trialling Live Transcription for Hard of Hearing customers at our Ticket and Information Desk on Level G. If you would like this service, a member of the team on site would be happy to assist you accessing this desk. We welcome your feedback about this service.

Accessible Parking
​​​​​​​If you are an occasional visitor to the Centre, please take your blue badge to one of our reception desks or Barbican Shop on the day of your visit in order to receive a complimentary car park voucher. You do not need to display your blue badge in your vehicle.

Montcalm Brewery
52 Chiswell St,

London

EC1Y 4SA

02076140100 groups@montcalmcollection.com Visit Website

Malmaison, London
18-21 Charterhouse Square,

London,

EC1M 6AH

02037509402 london@malmaison.com Visit Website

30% Off: Multibuy Offer
Save 30% when you book 4 or more concerts in Darbar Festival 2025. Subject to availability.

Find out more

Group Bookings
Discounts are offered on some events for groups of ten or more. A dedicated groups team is available on email groups@barbican.org.uk

Find out more

Booking Fees
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events, the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.

Online & Phone
£4 (£1.50 cinema screenings, Gallery and Pit theatre)

In person bookings
There is no booking fee for tickets purchased in person.

Members
Members do not pay booking fees for Barbican promotions.

Find out more

Explore our Academy Courses

Explore all our live and on-demand music courses guided by world-class maestros. From beginners taking their first steps to advanced students refining their craft, our globally accessible platform empowers you to learn, grow, and connect deeply with the tradition of Indian classical music
Guru Nanak

Guru Nanak's Message of Peace through Music | Part 2

The message of Guru Nanak transcends geography, religion, and time. In the concluding chapter of this special Barbican performance, the stage transforms into a vibrant ecosystem of spiritual expression. As part of the Liberators of Humanity initiative, Part 2 brings the project to its emotional peak. The ensemble expands to include the ethereal vocals of Amrita Kaur and the stirring Sufi resonance of Zeeshan Ali, creating a sonic landscape where the Shabad meets the Kafi. Highlights include: Multi-Faith Dialogue: A seamless blend of voices representing different paths, all converging on the central theme of Guru Nanak’s egalitarianism. The Spirit of the Barbican: Experience the immersive acoustics of London’s premier venue as it hosts this once-in-a-lifetime collaboration. A Global Anthem: The final movements serve as a reminder that the "Liberators" of our past provide the exact light we need for our future. "Truth is the highest virtue, but higher still is truthful living." — Inspired by the timeless wisdom of Guru Nanak.