Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
*His precision on 100 strings is completely humanly impossible... 🤯 Experience the legendary genius of the pioneer of classical santoor, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, live at London’s Southbank Centre!*
Before Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, the Santoor was just a simple folk instrument. He single-handedly revolutionized it—redesigning its structure and inventing entirely new striking techniques to transform it into one of the most hypnotic, complex classical instruments in history, featuring up to 100 strings played with delicate wooden mallets! 🪵🎶
🌿 *A Hypnotic 100-String Cascade:*
In this breathtaking clip from Darbar Festival 2015, the maestro guides us through the majestic, late-afternoon landscape of Raag Puriya Kalyan. Moving from a sparkling, serene introduction into a vibrant, mid-tempo composition, watch how effortlessly he tackles Jhaptal—a highly elegant and mathematically complex 10-beat rhythm cycle.
As the energy builds, his hands blur across the instrument, culminating in a hyper-speed, exhilarating finale (drut Ektaal). Backed by the phenomenal, crisp rhythms of Satyajit Talwalkar on the Tabla and Takahiro Arai on the Tanpura, this performance is a masterclass in dynamic modulation, absolute control, and pure musical majesty. ⚡💥
🎶 *The Legendary Lineup:*
*Santoor Pioneer:* Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
*Tabla:* Satyajit Talwalkar
*Tanpura:* Takahiro Arai
*The Scale:* Raag Puriya Kalyan (Marwa Thaat)
*Rhythmic Cycle:* Jhaptal (10 Beats) to Ektaal (12 Beats)
📍 Recorded live at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London, during Darbar Festival 2015.
🎬 *WATCH THE FULL, MAJESTIC PERFORMANCE HERE:*
Escape the noise of the world and immerse your home in the warm, cascading tones of a true master.
👉 *Subscribe to the Darbar Player and stream the entire high-definition archival performance right here:* https://shorturl.at/I66pq 👈
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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
*His precision on 100 strings is completely humanly impossible... 🤯 Experience the legendary genius of the pioneer of classical santoor, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, live at London’s Southbank Centre!*
Before Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, the Santoor was just a simple folk instrument. He single-handedly revolutionized it—redesigning its structure and inventing entirely new striking techniques to transform it into one of the most hypnotic, complex classical instruments in history, featuring up to 100 strings played with delicate wooden mallets! 🪵🎶
🌿 *A Hypnotic 100-String Cascade:*
In this breathtaking clip from Darbar Festival 2015, the maestro guides us through the majestic, late-afternoon landscape of Raag Puriya Kalyan. Moving from a sparkling, serene introduction into a vibrant, mid-tempo composition, watch how effortlessly he tackles Jhaptal—a highly elegant and mathematically complex 10-beat rhythm cycle.
As the energy builds, his hands blur across the instrument, culminating in a hyper-speed, exhilarating finale (drut Ektaal). Backed by the phenomenal, crisp rhythms of Satyajit Talwalkar on the Tabla and Takahiro Arai on the Tanpura, this performance is a masterclass in dynamic modulation, absolute control, and pure musical majesty. ⚡💥
🎶 *The Legendary Lineup:*
*Santoor Pioneer:* Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
*Tabla:* Satyajit Talwalkar
*Tanpura:* Takahiro Arai
*The Scale:* Raag Puriya Kalyan (Marwa Thaat)
*Rhythmic Cycle:* Jhaptal (10 Beats) to Ektaal (12 Beats)
📍 Recorded live at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London, during Darbar Festival 2015.
🎬 *WATCH THE FULL, MAJESTIC PERFORMANCE HERE:*
Escape the noise of the world and immerse your home in the warm, cascading tones of a true master.
👉 *Subscribe to the Darbar Player and stream the entire high-definition archival performance right here:* https://shorturl.at/I66pq 👈
________________________________________________________________
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
