Sitar Ramarao Utsav 2026: A Celebration of Pandit N. R. Rama Rao in Bengaluru
About This Event
Sitar Ramarao Utsav 2026 is a tribute concert dedicated to the memory and musical contributions of sitar maestro Pandit N. R. Rama Rao. Presented by the Shubhendra and Saskia Rao Foundation, the festival brings together distinguished artists representing diverse streams of Indian classical music. The 2026 edition features performances by Read more
Sitar Ramarao Utsav 2026 is a tribute concert dedicated to the memory and musical contributions of sitar maestro Pandit N. R. Rama Rao. Presented by the Shubhendra and Saskia Rao Foundation, the festival brings together distinguished artists representing diverse streams of Indian classical music. The 2026 edition features performances by Pandit Tejendra Majumdar, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, Dr Suma Sudhindra, B. C. Manjunath, S. N. Narayanamurthy, and Achuta Rao. Through instrumental presentations and rhythmic excellence, the festival honours a rich artistic lineage while creating a platform for audiences to experience the depth and diversity of Indian classical traditions. Held at Bengaluru's iconic Chowdiah Memorial Hall, the event continues the Utsav's mission to preserve musical heritage, recognise artistic excellence, and inspire future generations.
Date & Time
Date: 5 December 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 6:00 PM onwards
Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Artists
- Pandit Tejendra Majumdar
- Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri
- Dr. Suma Sudhindra
- B. C. Manjunath
- S. N. Narayanamurthy
- Achuta Rao
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BC Manjunath
Mridangam
B. C. Manjunath is an Indian mridangam and konnakol artist known for his work in Carnatic music, jazz, and world music. He is recognised for innovative rhythmic concepts and global collaborations.
Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri
Tabla
Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri (b. 1945) is a renowned tabla maestro of the Lucknow gharana, known for clarity and tradition. Trained by Santosh Krishna Biswas, he collaborated with Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar
Tejendra Narayan Majumdar (b. 1961) is a sarod maestro trained by Bibhuti Ranjan Majumdar, Rajan Majumdar, Ustad Bahadur Khan, Ajay Sinha, and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. Honored with Padma Shri and
Chowdiah Memorial Hall
Bengaluru, KA, IN
Chowdiah Memorial Hall is a prominent cultural auditorium in Bengaluru, serving as an important venue for music, dance, theater, and interdisciplinary performances. Located in Malleswaram, the hall was built as a tribute to the legendary violin maestro Tirumakudalu Chowdiah and is administered by the Academy of Music,…
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