Nov 30 2025 to Nov 30 2025 6 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Echoes of Raagas brings together the extraordinary musical synergy of Pandit Nayan Ghosh and Ishaan Ghosh, two artists who embody both the depth of tradition and the vitality of modern Hindustani classical music. Pandit Nayan Ghosh, renowned worldwide as the only maestro to command both the tabla and the sitar with equal mastery, has spent nearly six decades shaping the global understanding of Indian classical music. A recipient of the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and numerous international honours, he has performed across continents and collaborated with iconic figures from Pt. Ravi Shankar and Ustad Vilayat Khan to leading voices in world music and jazz.

Carrying this rich legacy forward is Ishaan Ghosh, a front-ranking young tabla virtuoso who trained under his father and has already carved a distinctive space in the classical landscape. A former child prodigy who has performed with stalwarts such as Pt. Jasraj, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, and Kaushiki Chakraborty, Ishaan is celebrated for his crisp technique, sensitive accompaniment, and powerful solo presence.

Together, the duo creates an immersive musical experience where rhythm, melody, and lineage converge, offering audiences an evening of raagas that resonate across generations.

Presented by: Vinita Bali

Performers

Nayan Ghosh
Sitar
Pandit Nayan Ghosh is acclaimed as one of India’s greatest musicians and is the only maestro of his generation to have achieved commanding virtuosity on both the tabla and the sitar. With nearly sixty years of performance across continents, he has earned deep respect from audiences and peers alike, collaborating with some of the most iconic figures in Hindustani classical music, including Pt. Ravi Shankar, Ustad Vilayat Khan, Pt. Nikhil Banerjee, Pt. Jasraj, and many others. His musical journey spans major festivals, concert halls, and global platforms in Europe, the US, Australia, East and Southeast Asia, establishing him as a towering figure whose artistry bridges tradition and innovation.

A recipient of the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, multiple lifetime achievement honours, and international recognitions, Nayanji is also a respected teacher and scholar. He has lectured and conducted workshops at renowned universities such as Stanford, Princeton, Emory, and IIT Bombay, and has contributed extensively to radio and television broadcasts worldwide. Upholding a rich lineage as the son and disciple of Padmabhushan Pt. Nikhil Ghosh, and nephew of flute pioneer Pannalal Ghosh, he continues to shape the contemporary landscape of Hindustani classical music with his vast knowledge, sensitivity, and artistic depth.

Ishaan Ghosh
Tabla
Ishaan Ghosh is one of India’s leading young tabla virtuosos, known for his precision, versatility, and deeply musical approach to rhythm. Trained intensively by his father, the renowned maestro Pandit Nayan Ghosh, Ishaan was recognised as a child prodigy and has since emerged as a dynamic soloist and accompanist. He has performed with some of the finest musicians in the country, including Pt. Jasraj, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Dr. N. Rajam, Kaushiki Chakraborty, Niladri Kumar, and several distinguished Indian and international artists, earning widespread acclaim for his command and maturity on stage.

His artistry has been acknowledged with prestigious awards such as the Baba Allauddin Khan Yuva Puraskar, the Achievement Award presented by President Jimmy Carter, the Rising Star Award, and the Kalashree Samman from the Government of Maharashtra. Ishaan has performed at major festivals and venues across India and abroad, steadily building a reputation as one of the most promising torchbearers of the Hindustani tabla tradition. His performances reflect a balance of rigorous training, youthful energy, and a deep respect for the musical heritage he represents.