Jun 15 2025 to Jun 15 2025 11 a.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Experience the rich tapestry of Hindustani classical music through a uniquely modern voice—the saxophone. Timeless Ragas, A Modern Instrument is a concert that bridges tradition and innovation, presenting ancient ragas with the expressive depth of a contemporary wind instrument.

Priyank Krishna is the first and only “A Grade” Hindustani Classical Saxophonist of All India Radio & Doordarshan. One of the few exponents of Hindustani classical saxophone, his performance takes the audience on a musical journey which reimagines the sonic possibilities of the genre.

With the emotive nuances of raga, the emphatic rhythm of taal, and the meditative depth of alaap, this performance captures the soul of Indian classical music while offering a fresh, resonant sound.

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Performers

Priyank Krishna
Saxophone
Priyank Krishna, a Hindustani classical musician from Allahabad, was trained by his father, the late Pt. Ram Krishna, a renowned clarinettist. Blending Gayaki Ang and Tantrakari Ang on the saxophone, he is also an accomplished bansuri player. Priyank is India’s first and only “A” Grade saxophonist in Hindustani classical music on All India Radio and Doordarshan.

He has performed in over 20 countries at festivals such as Learnquest (USA), Alchemy (UK), and Confluence (Australia). A recipient of the Yuva Samraat Puraskar and a National Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, he holds M.A. degrees in Music and Political Science and serves as an Academic Counsellor at IGNOU.

Gurumurthy Vaidya
Tabla
Gurumurthy Vaidya, is a renowned percussionist rooted in the traditions of Ustad Ahmed Jan Tirakhwa Saheb. Hailing from Yallapura in Karnataka, he began learning tabla at age 12 under Pandit G.G. Hegde and later trained with Pandit Basavaraj Bendigere and Pandit Ravindra Yavagal.

A graded artist with AIR and Doordarshan, Gurumurthy has performed globally and accompanied legends like Vidushi Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, Pt. Ulhas Kasalkar, and Pt. Brijbhushan Kabra. He has graced major platforms like the Sawai Gandharva Festival and performed across India, the USA, Bahrain, and more.

He popularised Laya Vinyasa, blending tabla with traditional instruments like Pakhawaj and Chende. Musically versatile, he has deep knowledge of ragas, composed for commercial albums, and contributed to various recording projects. Dedicated to teaching, he mentors students through the Guru-Shishya tradition, with many reaching professional levels.