Nov 14 2026 to Nov 14 2026 11:30 a.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

An immersive morning of sitar and tabla awaits.

This Hindustani classical concert offers a unique exploration of the instrument that stands as the backbone of the tradition: the sitar. It begins with a lecture-demonstration tracing historical roots, structural design, tonal acoustics, and stylistic transformations over centuries. Following this is a full morning raga recital, highlighting the rich aesthetic traditions and intricate rhythmic dialogues between sitar and tabla.

For both the seasoned connoisseurs and new listeners, this session offers a deeper appreciation of the heritage, craft, and soul of Indian classical music. The sitar is not just a musical instrument, but a living, evolving canvas of Indian culture that bridges centuries of tradition with timeless acoustic mastery.

Supported by:

Venue: Auditorium
Performers

Ramprapanna Bhattacharya
Sitar
Ramprapanna Bhattacharya is an internationally acclaimed sitar and surbahar artist, renowned for his precision, speed, command over raagdari, and seamless interplay of power, grace and technique. He trained under Shri Ram Udar Bhattacharya, Late Pt. Kashinath Mukherjee and Pt. Arvind Parikh. A recipient of the Government of India’s National Scholarship in Sitar, his honours include the Kaustuv Samman from BHU and the Telangana Sangeet Ratna Award. He has performed at the Dover Lane Music Conference, Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroha, NCPA Mumbai and India International Centre, and was the first musician to perform at the Buddha Statue venue at Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad.

Rahul Pophali
Tabla
Rahul Pophali began learning tabla at age seven under Pt. Raghunath Agashe in Akola, Maharashtra. After ten years of training in the Delhi and Farukhabad gharanas, he moved on to advanced study with Pt. Nishikant Barodekar of the Punjab gharana, a senior disciple of Ustad Alla Rakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain. A gifted soloist, he has collaborated with leading Indian classical artists and in genres including rock, jazz and flamenco, and has toured widely in Asia, Europe and the USA. He also teaches through lessons, lecture-demonstrations and workshops. He holds a master’s degree in Tabla and a bachelor’s in Electronics Engineering, working in IT for eight years before becoming a full-time musician. He is currently pursuing PhD research in tabla, and is based in Bangalore.