Pt. Kumar Bose Tabla Solo with Apoorva Petkar at Ganasaraswati Mahotsav 2026

Pt. Kumar Bose (tabla) will perform a featured tabla solo recital at Ganasaraswati Mahotsav 2026, scheduled for Sunday, 15 February, from 4 pm onwards at Mahalakshmi Lawns, and recognized as a leading exponent of the Hindustani tabla tradition, Pt. Kumar Bose is known for his powerful layakari, clarity of bols, and expansive repertoire drawn from the classical solo format. His performances strike a balance between tradition and spontaneity, engaging both informed listeners and new audiences. He will be accompanied by Shri Apoorva Petkar on harmonium, providing melodic support to the rhythmic exploration. This late-afternoon concert offers a focused presentation of the tabla as a solo classical instrument within a festival setting.