In partnership with HACS Harrogate Music Festival:

📅 Date: Wednesday, 1st July 2026
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM

📍 Venue: Spiegeltent, Crescent Gardens

We invite everyone to a summer's evening filled with Indian classical music by sitar duo Sri Ayan Sengupta and Smt Srijani Bannerjee accompanied by Ustad Shahbaz Hussian ‘Son of Lahore awardee on Tabla. 

Air filled with sound of the taanpura drone sets the scene for two renowned scholars of ITC Sangeet Research Academy to begin their Sitar recital of seasonal Indian classical Raaga's associated with the pahar (time/part) of the day. 

Opening with an Alaap (first movement) in a Raag which introduces the swara's or notes, is then join by Taal rhythm of tabla ending with a crescendo leaving your mind, body and soul fully recharged.

The recital will be preceded by a talk  titled ‘Insights to Indian Classical Music' with the three eminent musicians and chaired by Barsa Ray published & listed author and Trustee at South Asian Arts-uk. 

Ayan Sengupta, a highly accomplished sitarist, scholar andtutor at the prestigious ITC Sangeet Research Academy, is known for his depth of training, technical brilliance and expressive command of Raag music.

Srijani Sengupta, a senior scholar of the Academy, brings a lyrical and contemporary sensitivity to her classical foundation, shaped by performances at major festivals and international collaborations.
Ustad Shahbaz Hussain, one of Europe's foremost tabla artists, whose lineage spanning the Delhi and Punjab gharanas informs a dynamic and deeply nuanced approach to rhythm.

Barsa Ray, Born in India and now based in the UK, Barsa's background spans financial services, international development and creative writing, and her long-standing commitment to Indian classical arts continues to shape her advocacy and professional contributions at SAA-uk.