Morning Ragas by Debasmita Bhattacharya

We are delighted to bring our morning Indian classical music concert back to Arnolfini for our New Sounds festival.

In Indian classical music, ragas are traditionally associated with different times of the day. This special morning concert draws on that rich tradition, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience acclaimed sarod player Debasmita Bhattacharya performing a programme of morning ragas.

Presented in a relaxed and welcoming setting, the concert is open to everyone whether you are familiar with Indian classical music or experiencing it for the first time.

The sarod is an instrument capable of astonishing subtlety and power, and few musicians play it with more imagination than Debasmita Bhattacharya.

One of India’s most exciting youg sarod players, she balances classicism with an expansive modern mindset, pushing Hindustani music into the 21st century without diluting its core values.

Joined by acclaimed tabla artist Zuheb Ahmed Khan, this concert promises exhilarating improvisation, intricate rhythmic dialogue and music that is both deeply rooted in tradition and thrillingly alive in the moment.

One of India’s leading young classical musicians, Debasmita Bhattacharya has earned international acclaim for her breathtaking artistry, dazzling technical mastery, and deeply expressive performances. Her command of the sarod creates music of remarkable beauty and emotional depth, transporting audiences through the rich traditions of Hindustani classical music while bringing a fresh vitality to the concert stage.

“Impressive clarity of technique and sensitive approach” (The Hindu.com)

Debasmita is accompanied by Zuheb Ahmed Khan on tabla. One of the leading torchbearers of the famous Ajrada gharana, and a classical tabla virtuoso of the highest order, his consistently brilliant and exciting performances have evoked laud and admiration at various music festivals in India and abroad. His playing is marked by his uncanny intuition and masterful improvisational dexterity.