Gurdain Rayatt + Murad Ali Khan

The evening begins with the UK’s most exciting tabla virtuoso in a special solo performance. Rayatt, grandson of Bhai Gurmit Singh ji Virdee, transforms his tabla into a storyteller, weaving intricate rhythmic narratives that showcase both technical brilliance and profound musicality. Experience the mesmerising complexity of his compositions as he navigates traditional repertoire with lightning-fast precision, building from meditative beginnings to explosive climaxes. Kulkarni’s harmonium provides the perfect melodic anchor, offering a rich nagma (fixed melody acting as a metronome) and subtle harmonic guidance whilst keeping the tabla firmly in the spotlight. Witness the tabla stripped back to its purest form in this celebration of rhythm—a performance that renders complex mathematics as pure emotion.

INTERVAL

After the interval, prepare to be transported by the haunting tones of the sarangi—an instrument often described as the closest to the human voice. Seventh-generation maestro Khan draws centuries of musical heritage through his bow, coaxing a remarkable range of expressions from this most challenging of instruments. His sublime melodic explorations find perfect rhythmic partnership in Adhiya’s sensitive tabla accompaniment. Together, they create a conversation that breathes with emotion, from tender, introspective passages to moments of exhilarating intensity. Book now for this extraordinary journey through sound—from the mathematics of rhythm to the poetry of melody.