About This Event

Experience an afternoon of Indian classical music at Reading Raga Resonance: Bow, Beat, and Breath on Saturday, 12 September 2026, at The Great Hall, University of Reading. The concert brings together Satwinder Pal Singh, an accomplished sarangi artist, and Ustad Shahbaz Hussain, one of the UK's leading tabla players, for a unique musical performance celebrating the dialogue between melody and rhythm. The programme is designed in two parts. The first features a sarangi recital accompanied by tabla, highlighting the instrument's expressive, voice-like character. In the second half, the focus shifts to a tabla solo, with the sarangi providing melodic accompaniment. Together, the artists create an engaging musical conversation through improvisation, tradition, and artistic collaboration. Presented as part of the Kala Festival, this intimate concert offers an opportunity to experience the richness of Hindustani classical music in a welcoming setting. Whether you are a long-time listener or discovering the tradition for the first time, the performance promises an inspiring afternoon of live music. Doors open at 11:30 AM, and the concert begins at 12:00 PM.

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