An Evening with Amjad Ali Khan
The Sarod Grand Master, one of the undisputed icons of the music world, joins the London Philharmonic Orchestra in a concert that spans continents and cultures.
Born to a family steeped in Indian classical music, Amjad Ali Khan brings a new and yet timeless interpretation to the technique of playing the sarod.
His sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash are virtuoso performers in their own right, and tonight they come together with conductor (and regular collaborator) Lidiya Yankovskaya and the LPO.
This is a concert that spans continents and cultures – from a flamboyant new overture by Indian-American composer Reena Esmail to the hugely popular Bollywood film scores of AR Rahman, the composer they call the ‘Mozart of Madras’.
Performers
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Lidiya Yankovskaya conductor
Amjad Ali Khan sarod
Amaan Ali Bangash sarod
Ayaan Ali Bangash sarod
Tanmoy Bose tabla
Natasha Agarwal soprano
Madhusoodhan Indian flute
Jonathan Mayer sitar
Repertoire
Reena Esmail: RE|Member
Amjad Ali Khan: Sarod Concerto (Samaagam)
Interval
Allah Rakha Rahman: Excerpt from The Hundred-Foot Journey Suite; Excerpt from Couples Retreat Suite; The cry of the rose from Roja; Theme from Bombay; Aria from Passage Suite; Excerpt from Slumdog Millionaire Suite
Need to know
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For your visit
This event is held at the Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
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Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
Monday, closed.
Plan your visit
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Food & drink
On Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace. You can grab a coffee and a slice of freshly made cake from our Ballroom Cafe. Or alternatively enjoy destination dining in the restaurant at Skylon.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.