Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
*The hyper-speed synchronization at the end is pure magic... 🤯 Experience the cascading brilliance of santoor maestro Rahul Sharma and the late, great tabla phenomenon Pandit Subhankar Banerjee!*
Playing a 100-string instrument with delicate wooden mallets requires a mind-boggling level of physical precision. But when you pair that with a rare, complex 9-beat mathematical rhythm cycle (Matta Taal), it becomes the ultimate high-wire act of classical music! 🪵🎶
🌿 *A High-Velocity Archival Masterclass:*
Captured live during a historic 2009 concert at London’s Southbank Centre, this "Director's Cut" features santoor pioneer Rahul Sharma—son of the legendary Pandit Shivkumar Sharma—unleashing a brilliant, high-spirited exploration of the morning melody Raag Bhoopal Todi. Watch how his hands blur across the strings, building a linear pulse into a roaring, hyper-speed finale (ati drut Teental).
He is anchored by the late, legendary Pandit Subhankar Banerjee on the Tabla, a musical phenomenon whom the world lost far too soon. Watch the flawless coordination, maturity, and wit between the two masters as they trade explosive, complex rhythmic patterns that weave a beautiful web of microtones. ⚡💥
🎶 *The Elite Lineup:*
Santoor Virtuoso: Rahul Sharma
*Tabla Legend:* Pandit Subhankar Banerjee (1966-2021)
*The Scales:* Raag Bhoopal Todi & Raag Mishra Bhairavi (Morning Ragas)
*Featured Rhythms:* Matta Taal (9 Beats) & Ati Drut Teental (Hyper-Fast 16 Beats)
📍 Recorded live at the Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London, during Darbar Festival 2009.
🎬 *WATCH THE FULL 1-HOUR 31-MINUTE CONCERT HERE:*
Don't settle for a snippet. Immerse your home in the full, unedited masterpiece and witness the enduring magic of the santoor from start to finish.
👉 *Subscribe to the Darbar Player and stream the entire high-definition archival concert right here:* https://shorturl.at/sPmVJ 👈
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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
*The hyper-speed synchronization at the end is pure magic... 🤯 Experience the cascading brilliance of santoor maestro Rahul Sharma and the late, great tabla phenomenon Pandit Subhankar Banerjee!*
Playing a 100-string instrument with delicate wooden mallets requires a mind-boggling level of physical precision. But when you pair that with a rare, complex 9-beat mathematical rhythm cycle (Matta Taal), it becomes the ultimate high-wire act of classical music! 🪵🎶
🌿 *A High-Velocity Archival Masterclass:*
Captured live during a historic 2009 concert at London’s Southbank Centre, this "Director's Cut" features santoor pioneer Rahul Sharma—son of the legendary Pandit Shivkumar Sharma—unleashing a brilliant, high-spirited exploration of the morning melody Raag Bhoopal Todi. Watch how his hands blur across the strings, building a linear pulse into a roaring, hyper-speed finale (ati drut Teental).
He is anchored by the late, legendary Pandit Subhankar Banerjee on the Tabla, a musical phenomenon whom the world lost far too soon. Watch the flawless coordination, maturity, and wit between the two masters as they trade explosive, complex rhythmic patterns that weave a beautiful web of microtones. ⚡💥
🎶 *The Elite Lineup:*
Santoor Virtuoso: Rahul Sharma
*Tabla Legend:* Pandit Subhankar Banerjee (1966-2021)
*The Scales:* Raag Bhoopal Todi & Raag Mishra Bhairavi (Morning Ragas)
*Featured Rhythms:* Matta Taal (9 Beats) & Ati Drut Teental (Hyper-Fast 16 Beats)
📍 Recorded live at the Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London, during Darbar Festival 2009.
🎬 *WATCH THE FULL 1-HOUR 31-MINUTE CONCERT HERE:*
Don't settle for a snippet. Immerse your home in the full, unedited masterpiece and witness the enduring magic of the santoor from start to finish.
👉 *Subscribe to the Darbar Player and stream the entire high-definition archival concert right here:* https://shorturl.at/sPmVJ 👈
________________________________________________________________
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
