Symphony of Santoor in Mumbai: Rahul Shivkumar Sharma with 35-Piece Orchestra

Symphony of Santoor is a large-format musical production conceptualized and led by Rahul Shivkumar Sharma, presenting the santoor in an expansive symphonic format. The project positions one of India’s most respected classical instruments within a contemporary orchestral setting, combining Indian classical depth with modern symphonic arrangements.

Rahul Shivkumar Sharma has collaborated internationally with Grammy-winning and global artists such as Kenny G, Deep Forest, and Richard Clayderman, and has contributed to more than 75 albums. In this production, his santoor takes centre stage in a format designed for large concert halls.

The performance features a 35-member international chamber orchestra accompanying the 100-stringed instrument, creating a multi-genre soundscape that touches Indian classical, Western classical, jazz, and familiar melodic themes from film music. The orchestra is conducted by Samuel Tamarit Otero of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice.

Presented by Banyan Tree, the project is positioned among premium, international-standard concert experiences in India, with emphasis on production quality, scale, and curated musical direction. Banyan Tree Events has a long-standing presence in producing large-format music concerts across the country.

Mumbai Performance Details

• City: Mumbai
• Date: 20 March 2026
• Venue: Jio Pavilion

The Mumbai concert is part of a limited India series and is structured as an immersive, in-hall listening experience showcasing the santoor in a global orchestral context.