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Archived Events from Autumn/Winter, 2013

Nirmalya Dey

Sunday 22nd September 2013

Brilliant Hindustani singing in the Dhrupad style. With only a handful of remaining Dhrupad practitioners today, this exceptional vocal concert by Nirmalya Dey is a rare treat. Surdarshan Singh accompanies on Jori. Presented with Sage Gateshead. **TICKET OFFER** Book tickets for the Anupama Bhagwat and Nirmalya Dey concerts together and receive £2 off each (offer not available online). Box Of...

Anupama Bhagwat

Sunday 29th September 2013

Anupama Bhagwat’s tremendous control on the sitar, love for the raga and virtuosic ability is a sheer delight to listen to and leaves audiences in awe. Accompanied by Rayatt, the UK’s rising star of tabla. Presented with Sage Gateshead. Watch Anupama Bhagwat on YouTube here **TICKET OFFER** Book tickets for the Anupama Bhagwat and Nirmalya Dey concerts together and receive £2 off each (o...

Arun Ghosh Sextet featuring Zoe Rahman: A South Asian Suite

Friday 1st November 2013

The British-Asian clarinettist and composer has become a leading light on both the national and international jazz scene, captivating audiences and critics with his passionate and dynamic performance style, eloquent musical expression and a healthy dose of rock 'n' roll spirit. Tonight, the Arun Ghosh Sextet, featuring Zoe Rahman, will be performing Ghosh's Indo-Jazz chamber work, the recently r...

Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan

Friday 8th November 2013

One of the finest sitar players alive today: his dazzling virtuosity and innovative genius have earned him a legacy as a giant of the sitar. With tabla accompaniment from Pandit Rajkumar Misra. Presented with Sage Gateshead. Box Office Online: www.thesagegateshead.org Phone: 0191 443 4661

Sonia Sabri Company: Jugni

Saturday 12th October 2013

Jugni (meaning female firefly in Sufi poetry and Punjabi folk music) brings together dance and music with soaring live vocals and percussion inspired by Qawaali, and exquisite contemporary choreography driven by the power of Kathak technique. Celebrated for presenting Kathak through bold new ways, Sonia Sabri Company illuminates personal experiences through intricate play of movement, rhythm and ...