Dec 05 2025 to Dec 05 2025 6:30 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

To enter the soundscape of the Agra gharana is to encounter music that is both majestic and deeply human.

This Hindustani classical vocal concert brings alive a style known for its power, dignity, and emotional depth. Drawing from a tradition shaped by both dhrupad discipline and khayal imagination, the performance highlights the gharana’s signature elements: the contemplative nom-tom alap, robust voice production, expansive bada khayal architecture, and the intricate weave of bol-bant and bol-taans. 

Through a thoughtfully curated selection of ragas and compositions, the evening offers listeners a glimpse into the gravitas and improvisational colour of the Agra style; honouring its great maestros while presenting the tradition with contemporary sensitivity and artistic clarity.

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Artists

Ravindra Parchure
Hindustani Classical Vocalist
Shri Ravindra Parchure was introduced to music by his father, late Shri Shripaad Parchure, and trained under the late Shri Appasaheb Phadke. He later honed his artistry with the late Shri Manohar Bhagwat of the Gwalior gharana and received advanced guidance from Pandit Arun Kashalkar of the Gwalior–Agra tradition. An A-grade artiste of All India Radio and faculty at the Temple of Fine Arts, Singapore, he has performed at major festivals including Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen. His music reflects the depth and contemplative power of the Agra gharana.

Sagar Bharadwaj
Tabla
Sagar, son and disciple of Pt. Bharathraj Venkat Rao, began his tabla journey under his father’s guidance and trained further with Pt. Ravindra Yavagal, while receiving vocal accompaniment direction from Smt. Aditi Upadhya of the Agra gharana. A triple gold medalist at NIT Calicut and IISc Bangalore, and recipient of the ISTE National Award for best MTech thesis, he is now Associate Director at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology. With several patents and publications, he balances scientific research with perceptive, dexterous musicianship rooted in tradition.

Tejas Katoti
Harmonium
Shri Tejas Ravindra Katoti was initiated into music by legendary harmonium maestro Guruvarya Pt. Rambhau Bijapure and continued his training under his father, Dr. Ravindra Gururaj Katoti. Recognised as an A-grade artiste by the Musical Audition Board of All India Radio, he carries forward this distinguished lineage with clarity, sensitivity, and a refined command of the harmonium.