Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
✨ Experience the magic of a candlelit evening at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London ✨
In the serene glow of flickering candles, sitar virtuoso Roopa Panesar graced the historic church with a soul-stirring rendition of Raga Nand Kauns. Her delicate yet powerful playing carried an aura of devotion, unfolding the raga’s mystery with both tenderness and depth.
By her side, the brilliant Gurdain Rayatt on tabla guided the rhythmic journey—his subtle textures and playful flourishes weaving seamlessly with Roopa’s melodic explorations. Together, they created an atmosphere where time seemed to stand still, every note shimmering in the stillness of the night.
🌙 Raga Nand Kauns, with its meditative and dreamlike quality, revealed itself slowly—evoking both introspection and wonder, a reminder of Indian classical music’s timeless ability to touch the spirit.
Musicians
🎶 Roopa Panesar – Sitar
🥁 Gurdain Rayatt – Tabla
Whether you are a seasoned rasika or a newcomer to the world of Indian classical music, this candlelit performance is an invitation to pause, listen, and be transported by sound and silence.
🔔 Subscribe and click the bell icon to discover more treasures from the Darbar Festival, and let this performance illuminate your day.
#DarbarFestival #RoopaPanesar #GurdainRayatt #Sitar #Tabla #IndianClassicalMusic #LegacyOfSound #DarbarAtStMartins
✨ Experience the magic of a candlelit evening at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London ✨
In the serene glow of flickering candles, sitar virtuoso Roopa Panesar graced the historic church with a soul-stirring rendition of Raga Nand Kauns. Her delicate yet powerful playing carried an aura of devotion, unfolding the raga’s mystery with both tenderness and depth.
By her side, the brilliant Gurdain Rayatt on tabla guided the rhythmic journey—his subtle textures and playful flourishes weaving seamlessly with Roopa’s melodic explorations. Together, they created an atmosphere where time seemed to stand still, every note shimmering in the stillness of the night.
🌙 Raga Nand Kauns, with its meditative and dreamlike quality, revealed itself slowly—evoking both introspection and wonder, a reminder of Indian classical music’s timeless ability to touch the spirit.
Musicians
🎶 Roopa Panesar – Sitar
🥁 Gurdain Rayatt – Tabla
Whether you are a seasoned rasika or a newcomer to the world of Indian classical music, this candlelit performance is an invitation to pause, listen, and be transported by sound and silence.
🔔 Subscribe and click the bell icon to discover more treasures from the Darbar Festival, and let this performance illuminate your day.
#DarbarFestival #RoopaPanesar #GurdainRayatt #Sitar #Tabla #IndianClassicalMusic #LegacyOfSound #DarbarAtStMartins
