Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
*The precision at 100 MPH is just humanly impossible... 🤯 Experience the jaw-dropping virtuosity of sitar icon Roopa Panesar live in concert!*
Did you know that some of the most haunting melodies in the world only use 5 notes? In Indian classical music, Raag Chandrakauns is a legendary late-night pentatonic scale that completely strips away the 2nd and 5th notes to create a deep, meditative, and intensely mysterious atmosphere.
🌿 *A Lightning-Fast Midnight Dialogue:*
In this captivating clip from the Music of India series, Britain's premier sitar virtuoso Roopa Panesar takes this ancient scale and transforms it into an absolute bonfire of speed and rhythm. Watch how she flawlessly glides and bends the heavy steel strings across the metal frets, launching into blistering, rapid-fire musical phrases.
She is joined on stage by the phenomenal tabla prodigy Yashwant Vaishnav. Watch how the performance moves from a deep, hypnotic trance into an explosive, high-velocity dialogue—where the sitar and drums trade lightning-fast polyrhythmic patterns, matching each other step for step with effortless mastery! ⚡🎶
🎶 *The Master Lineup:*
*Sitar:* Roopa Panesar
*Tabla:* Yashwant Vaishnav
*Tanpura:* Gunwant Kaur
*The Scale:* Raag Chandrakauns (Pentatonic / Audav Jati)
*Theme & Timing:* Late Night Meditation
📍 Recorded live during the Music of India Leicester Series.
🎬 *WATCH THE FULL, UNCUT CONCERT HERE:*
Don't let the music stop here. Escape the noise of the day and experience the full transformation from deep, haunting meditation to light-hearted, joyful folk melodies.
👉 *Subscribe to the Darbar Player and stream nearly 1,000 premium archival performances ad-free right here:* https://shorturl.at/kR8wk 👈
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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 precision at 100 MPH is just humanly impossible... 🤯 Experience the jaw-dropping virtuosity of sitar icon Roopa Panesar live in concert!*
Did you know that some of the most haunting melodies in the world only use 5 notes? In Indian classical music, Raag Chandrakauns is a legendary late-night pentatonic scale that completely strips away the 2nd and 5th notes to create a deep, meditative, and intensely mysterious atmosphere.
🌿 *A Lightning-Fast Midnight Dialogue:*
In this captivating clip from the Music of India series, Britain's premier sitar virtuoso Roopa Panesar takes this ancient scale and transforms it into an absolute bonfire of speed and rhythm. Watch how she flawlessly glides and bends the heavy steel strings across the metal frets, launching into blistering, rapid-fire musical phrases.
She is joined on stage by the phenomenal tabla prodigy Yashwant Vaishnav. Watch how the performance moves from a deep, hypnotic trance into an explosive, high-velocity dialogue—where the sitar and drums trade lightning-fast polyrhythmic patterns, matching each other step for step with effortless mastery! ⚡🎶
🎶 *The Master Lineup:*
*Sitar:* Roopa Panesar
*Tabla:* Yashwant Vaishnav
*Tanpura:* Gunwant Kaur
*The Scale:* Raag Chandrakauns (Pentatonic / Audav Jati)
*Theme & Timing:* Late Night Meditation
📍 Recorded live during the Music of India Leicester Series.
🎬 *WATCH THE FULL, UNCUT CONCERT HERE:*
Don't let the music stop here. Escape the noise of the day and experience the full transformation from deep, haunting meditation to light-hearted, joyful folk melodies.
👉 *Subscribe to the Darbar Player and stream nearly 1,000 premium archival performances ad-free right here:* https://shorturl.at/kR8wk 👈
________________________________________________________________
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
