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SUMMARY:Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya & Gurdain Rayatt (Bhaitak Series)
DESCRIPTION:Back after 2012\, sarod maestro Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya returns for an evening of pure Hindustani music. \n\n\n\n\nStep into the world of the baithak\, where music was born to be heard up close. Darbar brings you an unmissable evening featuring virtuoso Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya on sarod alongside the extraordinary Gurdain Rayatt on tabla\, in a performance stripped of distance and staged formality. \nExpect a masterclass in Hindustani classical music: intricate ragas unfolding in real time\, the meditative pull of alap giving way to intense\, rhythmic interplay between sarod and tabla. This is improvisation at its purest — two master musicians in dialogue\, responding to each other and to the room\, creating something that will never be repeated in quite the same way again. \nWhy the Baithak Format Makes This Special \nUnlike a concert hall performance\, a baithak brings you into the same intimate space as the artists — seated close\, with nothing between you and the music. This traditional format was how Hindustani classical music was originally meant to be experienced: informal\, personal\, and deeply immersive. \nHere\, you’ll see every nuance — the subtle hand movements on the sarod’s strings\, the split-second communication between musician and tabla player\, the expressions that shift with each phrase. It’s a rare chance to feel the music rather than simply watch it\, in a setting that fosters genuine connection between artist and audience. \nLimited seating. An evening you’ll remember.
URL:https://darbar.org/event/debashish-bhattacharya-gurdain-rayatt-bhaitak-series/
LOCATION:Darbar Arts Lab\, 30-32 Blyth Road\, London\, London\, UB3 1BY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Ayan Sengupta & Sukhvinder Singh Pinky
DESCRIPTION:Darbar Arts Lab | Hayes\, London \nSitar and tabla\, heard up close — Ayan Sengupta and Sukhvinder Singh Pinky in the bhaitak tradition at Darbar Arts Lab. \nSitarist Ayan Sengupta and tabla player Sukhvinder Singh Pinky perform up close at Darbar Arts Lab — Indian classical music in the intimate bhaitak tradition\, beyond the concert hall. \nDarbar Arts Lab you sit close enough to follow every detail: Ayan Sengupta’s fingers shaping each phrase on the sitar\, the exchange between sitar and tabla taking shape in real time\, the small turns a larger hall would lose. This is the bhaitak setting in which Hindustani music was meant to be heard — direct\, immediate\, shared in a small room. Expect a full classical performance built around raga and rhythm\, with room for both lyricism and improvisation as the two musicians respond to one another. The evening closes with a vegetarian meal and refreshments\, a chance to talk with fellow listeners and meet the artists.  \nAyan Sengupta brings a vocal-led approach to the sitar\, shaped by his gurus Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty\, Pandit Manilal Nag and Pandit Kushal Das\, and his playing is known for its melodic depth and technical control. He is joined by Sukhvinder Singh Pinky\, among the most respected tabla players of his generation\, whom Ustad Zakir Hussain called the world’s foremost jori exponent. Pinky brings a Grammy-winning career and decades of performance alongside the leading names in Indian classical music. Together they offer the close\, attentive music-making the bhaitak format is built for.  \nProceeds from this concert support our Darbar Emerging Artists Programme\, nurturing the next generation of Indian classical musicians building their careers in the UK. To find out more\, visit the programme page by clicking here. 
URL:https://darbar.org/event/ayan-sengupta-sukhvinder-singh-pinky/
LOCATION:Darbar Arts Lab\, 30-32 Blyth Road\, London\, London\, UB3 1BY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Sitar with Srijanee Banerjee (In-person Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to pick up that sitar and finally get over the fear of learning a new instrument.\nWhether it’s been sitting in the corner of your room or calling to you from afar\, the sitar is one of the most expressive and rewarding instruments in the world\, and this is where your journey begins. On Saturday 27 June\, 1–4pm at Darbar Studios\, join artist\, teacher\, and ITC scholar Srijanee Banerjee for an intimate\, hands-on workshop built specifically for beginners. In just three hours\, you’ll move from uncertainty to your first real musical moment\, playing a traditional composition in one of Hindustani classical music’s most beloved ragas. Small group\, expert guidance\, and a warm space to make your first sounds confidently. \n\nHere’s what you’ll walk away with:\nBy the end of the session\, you’ll know how to tune your sitar accurately\, one of the biggest hurdles for any beginner\, solved from day one. You’ll be introduced to meend\, the signature expressive technique that gives the sitar its unmistakable\, soulful voice\, and begin to feel it under your fingers. Through focused exercises\, you’ll start to build left- and right-hand coordination — the foundation of speed\, clarity\, and control as you grow. And in a moment you’ll want to remember\, you’ll play your first gat in Raga Yaman\, a raga known for its beauty and grace\, brought to life through a traditional composition. \n\nA rare chance to learn from an exceptional teacher\nSrijanee Banerjee is not just a gifted performer — she is an exceptionally skilled teacher who combines deep technical knowledge with real performance insight. Her teaching style is clear\, encouraging\, and rooted in the living tradition of Hindustani classical music. In an intimate in-person setting\, you’ll receive the kind of personalised attention that’s simply not possible in a large class or online.
URL:https://darbar.org/event/fundamentals-of-sitar-with-srijanee-banerjee-in-person-workshop/
LOCATION:Darbar Arts Lab\, 30-32 Blyth Road\, London\, London\, UB3 1BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Darbar Academy
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SUMMARY:Masterclass : The Art of Bandish by Omkar Dadarkar
DESCRIPTION:A raga is never truly heard until it is held within a bandish. In this masterclass\, vocalist and scholar Omkar Dadarkar guides you through the intricate relationship between composition and raga identity — showing how a well-crafted bandish is not merely a vehicle for melody\, but its very architecture. \nThrough two compositions in Raag Desh\, set in the contrasting rhythmic cycles of Rupak (7 beats) and Teentaal (16 beats)\, you will trace how rhythm\, lyric\, and melodic phrase conspire to reveal a raga’s deepest character. Special attention is given to the tarana form\, illuminating how even non-lexical syllables carry the weight of raga grammar. \nThis session moves beyond performance into the craft of musical thinking — unpacking uchhar (pronunciation)\, vowel colour\, and the semantic layers of lyrical text. You will learn how the mukhda\, the anchoring opening phrase\, gives a composition its gravitational centre\, and how alap\, taan\, sargam\, and bol work together as a single expressive arc. Whether you are a student of Hindustani music\, a practising musician\, or a devoted listener\, this masterclass offers a rare and generous window into the technical and spiritual dimensions of one of India’s most enduring classical traditions. \nNotations will be provided before the class \n_________________________ \nWhat you will learn in this 3 hour Masterclass: \n1- Two Compositions in Raag Desh \n\nA composition set in Taal Rupak (7-beat rhythm cycle)\nA composition set in Teentaal (16-beat rhythm cycle)\n\n2- Understanding the Essence of Raag Desh \n\nExploration of key phrases and characteristic movements\nA Tarana composition in Teentaal (16 beats)\n\n3- The Art and Science of Bandish \n\nThe importance of bandish in raga interpretation\nTechnical insights into uchhar (pronunciation)\, vowel usage\, and language\nUnderstanding lyrical meaning and composition notation\n\n4- Presentation Techniques \n\nDeveloping a bandish through alap\, taan\, sargam\, and bol\nThe significance of the mukhda (opening phrase) in anchoring the composition
URL:https://darbar.org/event/masterclass-the-art-of-bandish-by-omkar-dadarkar/
LOCATION:Darbar Arts Lab\, 30-32 Blyth Road\, London\, London\, UB3 1BY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Ranjani Gayatri: A Focus on Tyagaraja (One Day Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Darbar Academy Masterclass Series 2026 | Intermediate Level\nThis is a rare and special opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Tyagaraja’s Kritis under the guidance of two of Carnatic music’s most respected voices. In this intimate\, full-day workshop — limited to just 40 participants — Ranjani and Gayatri will lead you through a focused exploration of selected Kritis\, combining hands-on singing sessions with deep musical inquiry. \nYou will work on the fundamentals and techniques of Manodharma\, refine your pronunciation\, uncover the meaning behind the words\, and learn how to infuse each Kriti with the Bhava and emotional spirit that brings it truly to life. \nNotations will be provided in advance to prepare you for the day\, and the workshop culminates in a shared plenary session — a moment of collective music-making that is as uplifting as it is rare. This is an experience shaped by artistry and authenticity\, and an invitation to engage with tradition at its finest. \nPlaces are limited to 40. Early registration is strongly encouraged. \nSchedule \n\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:30\nRegistration & Introduction\n\n\n10:30 – 12:30\nGroup Session 01 with Ranjani Gayatri Sisters\n\n\n12:30 – 1:30\nLunch\n\n\n1:30 – 3:00\nGroup Session 02 with Ranjani Gayatri Sisters\n\n\n3:00 – 3:30\nBreak\n\n\n3:30 – 5:00\nPlenary Session — Main Theatre\n\n\n\n\nA simple vegetarian lunch\, tea\, coffee and snacks are included throughout the day.
URL:https://darbar.org/event/ranjani-gayatri-a-focus-on-tyagaraja-one-day-workshop/
LOCATION:Darbar Arts Lab\, 30-32 Blyth Road\, London\, London\, UB3 1BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Darbar Academy
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