Ustad Irshad Khan (Sitar) & Pandit Prasad Khaparde (Hindustani Vocal)

Presented as part of Darbar Festival 2026, this exceptional concert brings together two distinguished exponents of Hindustani classical music whose artistry is rooted in the profound exploration of raga. Representing two celebrated musical lineages, Ustad Irshad Khan and Pandit Prasad Khaparde offer audiences a rare opportunity to experience instrumental and vocal traditions within a single performance.

The first half features Ustad Irshad Khan, an internationally acclaimed sitar maestro of the Imdadkhani Gharana, a lineage renowned for its lyrical approach and vocal-inspired melodic expression. Accompanied by Ishaan Ghosh on tabla, Irshad Khan's performance highlights the elegance, subtlety, and emotional depth that have made his music admired by audiences worldwide.

Following the interval, the concert shifts to the vocal tradition of the Rampur Sahaswan Gharana with a recital by Pandit Prasad Khaparde, a senior disciple of the late Ustad Rashid Khan. Known for his refined artistry, expansive raga interpretation, and expressive vocalism, Khaparde is joined by Ajay Joglekar (Harmonium), Farooque Latif Khan (Sarangi), and Rupak Bhattacharjee (Tabla). Together, they present a performance that reflects the richness, sophistication, and enduring legacy of Hindustani classical music.

Performing Artists

First Half

• Ustad Irshad Khan – Sitar
• Ishaan Ghosh – Tabla

Second Half

• Pandit Prasad Khaparde – Hindustani Vocal
• Ajay Joglekar – Harmonium
• Farooque Latif Khan – Sarangi
• Rupak Bhattacharjee – Tabla

Event Details

Date: 31 October 2026
Venue: Barbican Centre, London, United Kingdom
Festival: Darbar Festival 2026
Genre: Hindustani Classical Music

Schedule

4:30 PM – Doors Open
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Ustad Irshad Khan (Sitar)
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Interval
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM – Pandit Prasad Khaparde (Hindustani Vocal)