Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert: A celebration of Hindustani classical music and rhythmic dialogue in the heart of Edinburgh. at Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Sunday 16th November 2025

Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert

A celebration of Hindustani classical music and rhythmic dialogue in the heart of Edinburgh.

Add to my Calendar 16-11-2025 17:30 16-11-2025 19:30 36 Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert Pandit Ajay Prasanna is a widely acclaimed international flautist from a distinguished musical family. He has been nominated for the Grammy 3 times. He carries the legacy of his father, Pandit Bholanath Prasanna, who was one of the best flautists India has ever produced. His disciples include Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia. In this uniquely themed concert, Pt. Ajay Prasanna will be playing with Tabla maestro Shahbaz Hussain. A renowned and accomplished tabla virtuoso, Shahbaz is considered one of Europe's finest players, known for his dynamic and intricate performances in Indian classical music and fusion projects. Giuliano Modarelli is a UK-based guitarist, composer, and producer. In this very unique theme, he is joining the stage with visiting artist Pandit Debasis Chakroborty. Giuliano is a master of his craft and has performed at top festivals and with many famous artists, including tabla player Bikram Ghosh. And Debasis Chakroborty is a student of the great Pandit Brij Bhushan Kabra, who invented the Indian Slide Guitar. He was trained by several other masters of the Senia-Maihar Gharana at different times while mastering his craft, including Pandit Barun Kumar Pal and Pandit Jotin Bhattacharya. He has practised in the Senia-Maihar Gharana tradition of music for decades, and his style of playing combines both Gayaki and Tantrakari Angs. Their strings, accompanied by Indian drums, will transport us to a different world. This is a uniquely themed evening by KalaSudha for South Asian music lovers in Edinburgh. This isn't just a concert, it's a chance for our community to experience the oldest form of music tradition, performed by the best of their Gharana legacy. Bring friends, make an evening of it, and add another memorable night to our rich local culture.Doors open at 5:00 PM, with music starting promptly at 5:30 PM.Audience Policy: * Unauthorised filming or photography is not permitted. * The use of mobile phones (including texting and silent mode) is not allowed during the event. We kindly ask for your cooperation. Thank you! Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Assembly Rooms
George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2LR
Scotland

Sunday 16th November 2025
5:30 PM

Tickets

Prices: £20 – £35
Book Tickets

Programme

Traditional Hindustani Classical – Hindustani Classical music

Performers

Ajay Prasanna – flute
Shahbaz Hussain – tabla
Debasis Chakroborty – Indian Slide Guitar
Giuliano Modarelli – guitar
R. N. Prakash – Ghatam

Kalasudha

Programme Note

Pandit Ajay Prasanna is a widely acclaimed international flautist from a distinguished musical family. He has been nominated for the Grammy 3 times. He carries the legacy of his father, Pandit Bholanath Prasanna, who was one of the best flautists India has ever produced. His disciples include Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia. In this uniquely themed concert, Pt. Ajay Prasanna will be playing with Tabla maestro Shahbaz Hussain. A renowned and accomplished tabla virtuoso, Shahbaz is considered one of Europe's finest players, known for his dynamic and intricate performances in Indian classical music and fusion projects.

Giuliano Modarelli is a UK-based guitarist, composer, and producer. In this very unique theme, he is joining the stage with visiting artist Pandit Debasis Chakroborty. Giuliano is a master of his craft and has performed at top festivals and with many famous artists, including tabla player Bikram Ghosh. And Debasis Chakroborty is a student of the great Pandit Brij Bhushan Kabra, who invented the Indian Slide Guitar. He was trained by several other masters of the Senia-Maihar Gharana at different times while mastering his craft, including Pandit Barun Kumar Pal and Pandit Jotin Bhattacharya. He has practised in the Senia-Maihar Gharana tradition of music for decades, and his style of playing combines both Gayaki and Tantrakari Angs. Their strings, accompanied by Indian drums, will transport us to a different world.

This is a uniquely themed evening by KalaSudha for South Asian music lovers in Edinburgh. This isn't just a concert, it's a chance for our community to experience the oldest form of music tradition, performed by the best of their Gharana legacy. Bring friends, make an evening of it, and add another memorable night to our rich local culture.

Doors open at 5:00 PM, with music starting promptly at 5:30 PM.

Audience Policy:

* Unauthorised filming or photography is not permitted.

* The use of mobile phones (including texting and silent mode) is not allowed during the event. We kindly ask for your cooperation. Thank you!

Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings, a double-bill Indian classical and fusion concert at The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh.

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