Alchemy - Sitarathon - Part 1 of 10
Sitarathon: A Celebration of the Sitar
To mark the London premiere of Ravi Shankar's opera Sukanya on Friday 19 May, attendees joined Sitarathon: A Celebration of the Sitar for a full afternoon celebrating the legendary artist Ravi Shankar, and the mesmerising instrument, the sitar, Saturday 20 May 2017.
The event began with a personal perspective – a special keynote talk as Ravi Shankar’s wife, Sukanya Shankar, appeared in conversation with Oliver Craske, Ravi Shankar’s official biographer, reflecting on the musician’s legacy, life and work.
There was a mass public sitar workshop with Sukanya and sitar masters Punita Gupta and Parimal Sadaphal. It culminated in a massed performance, bringing together all ages and abilities for a collaborative session, showcasing what the sitar is capable of.
This event launched Southbank Centre's memory collection project inviting contributions from around the world as preparation for the celebration of Ravi Shankar's birth centenary in 2020. Part of Alchemy at Southbank Centre
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