Until Sun 7 Mar
Hawthorn Arts Centre · Hawthorn
two days of sitar, vocal and tabla masters at the Hawthorn Arts Centre
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The prestigious Melbourne International Festival of Hindustani Classical Music returns for its 7th year. This year will feature another lineup of the leading artists of the genre, including Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan (Sitar), Ustad Waseem Ahmed Khan (Vocal), Smt Manjusha Patil (Vocal) and Vd Sombala Kumar (Dhrupad Vocal).
Accompanying artists: Ojas Adhiya (Tabla), Rupak Kulkarni (Flute), Prithviraj Kumar (Pakhavaj), Dr. Vinay Mishra (Harmonium).
Main artist bios:
Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan (Sitar) is widely recognised as one of the greatest sitar players of the world. He represents the seventh generation of the sitar’s first family, the Etawah Gharana. A very young Shahid Parvez was initiated into the rich traditions of the Gharana by his father and guru Ustad Aziz Khan – the son of legendary sitar and surbahar virtuoso Ustad Waheed Khan. His family has produced the most revered and influential figures in Hindustani Classical Music including Ustad Vilayat Khan and Ustad Enayet Khan.
Recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the government of India’s Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Academy Award, Shahid ji has performed across India, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, enthralling audiences everywhere.
His music is both novel and evolving. Shahid ji’s unique tone and astute artistic sense have become his hallmark as a respected performer and composer. The power of his music emanates from the highly charged sound he conjures on stage. He emphasizes the unique capabilities…
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When is Melbourne International Festival of Hindustani Classical Music 2027?
From Sat 6 Mar 2027, until Sun 7 Mar.
Where is it?
Hawthorn Arts Centre, Hawthorn, VIC.
How much are tickets?
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