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Features: Dr. Vijay Rajput -- Vocals, Dharambir Singh -- Surbahar, Bhupinder Singh on Tabla, Dilrani Kaur on Surmandal, Seetal Gahir on Tanpura

Rāg Maarva- a raga of sombre mood. Normally sung at sunset, the time when human beings have time after a long day to remember, long, unite and celebrate.Opera North in conjunction with SAA-uk, are delighted to bring you an evening of classical Indian music; specially chosen for the time and season.

Central to Hindustani tradition is the concept of performing ragas at specific times of the day and year, allowing the composition to reveal the true essence and beauty of the music. What unfolds is a truly magical experience. In 'Sunset Song' a raga for sunset is paired with another played during the monsoon (in India later in the year, but in UK rather suitable for April showers).

Experience the divine music of sunset, as twilight falls around you in an intimate and welcoming concert. Performed in a relaxed setting amongst the audience, by musicians including the highly esteemed Ustad Dharamabir Singh MBE on Sitar, Dr. Vijay Rajput on Vocals, Sri Bhupinder Singh on Percussion, Kaviraj Singh on Santoor, Dilrani Kaur on Surmandal and Seetal Kaur Gahir on Tanpura.


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