Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Get your tickets now: barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/darbar-indian-music-appreciation-course
Date: 18 October 2025, 10am - 6:00pm
Venue: Auditorium 01, Babrican Centre
Unlock the Enchanting World of Raga and Tala. One day. Countless centuries of musical brilliance.
Discover melodic ragas and mathematical talas in the Darbar Festival’s immersive 1-day Indian classical music course. No prior knowledge required—just bring your curiosity.
Whether you're hearing the sitar for the first time or deepening your understanding, this expertly crafted journey will transform how you experience music. Learn about the mesmerising structures of raga, intricate patterns of tala that weave time into mathematical poetry, and how ancient traditions evolve into contemporary expression.
Taught by Sukhdeep Dhanjal, an inspiring tabla teacher, and Harmeet Virdee, one of the UK's finest sitar players, this course will unveil the rhythmic cycles and emotional depth that make Indian classical music uniquely powerful.
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Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir, thrill and inspire. Through shared experiences and digital connectivity, we ensure that one of the world’s finest art forms reaches the widest possible audience. Founded in 2006, we deliver premium quality live events, music education, broadcasts and online engagement through promoting artistic innovation and creative technology. We are also committed to providing a platform for new talent from India and the UK.
All Rights Reserved ©2021 Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Trust
Get your tickets now: barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/darbar-indian-music-appreciation-course
Date: 18 October 2025, 10am - 6:00pm
Venue: Auditorium 01, Babrican Centre
Unlock the Enchanting World of Raga and Tala. One day. Countless centuries of musical brilliance.
Discover melodic ragas and mathematical talas in the Darbar Festival’s immersive 1-day Indian classical music course. No prior knowledge required—just bring your curiosity.
Whether you're hearing the sitar for the first time or deepening your understanding, this expertly crafted journey will transform how you experience music. Learn about the mesmerising structures of raga, intricate patterns of tala that weave time into mathematical poetry, and how ancient traditions evolve into contemporary expression.
Taught by Sukhdeep Dhanjal, an inspiring tabla teacher, and Harmeet Virdee, one of the UK's finest sitar players, this course will unveil the rhythmic cycles and emotional depth that make Indian classical music uniquely powerful.
________________________________________________________________
Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir, thrill and inspire. Through shared experiences and digital connectivity, we ensure that one of the world’s finest art forms reaches the widest possible audience. Founded in 2006, we deliver premium quality live events, music education, broadcasts and online engagement through promoting artistic innovation and creative technology. We are also committed to providing a platform for new talent from India and the UK.
All Rights Reserved ©2021 Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Trust
