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Akkarai Sisters + Ruchira Kedar

Darbar Festival

,Milton Court Concert Hall
Akkarai sisters playing the violin on stage

One extraordinary evening. Two classical traditions.

Be transported by the virtuosic bow work of the acclaimed Akkarai Sisters as their violins dance through intricate South Indian ragas with breathtaking precision and emotional depth. Their melodic conversation finds perfect rhythmic counterpoint in Patri Satish Kumar's masterful mridangam playing and the earthy, resonant tones of Giridhar Udupa's clay pot percussion. Experience the mathematical complexity and spiritual fervour that defines the Carnatic tradition.

After the interval, journey northward as Ruchira Kedar's stunning vocals unfold the ornate tapestries of khayal singing in the revered Gwalior-Jaipur style. Her voice—in turn delicate and commanding—explores the emotional landscapes of North Indian ragas, supported by Vaishnav’s sensitive tabla accompaniment and the harmonic foundation of Deochake's harmonium.
 

Tagged with: Classical music Darbar Festival 2025 Contemporary music

Age guidance: 5+

This event will end at approximately 10pm

 

Produced by Darbar in partnership with the Barbican.

 

First half

  • Akkarai Sisters   carnatic violin
  • Patri Satish Kumar   mridangam
  • Giridhar Udupa   ghatam

Second half

  • Ruchira Kedar   khayal Vocal – Gwalior Jaipur Ghrana
  • Yashwant Vaishnav   tabla
  • Tanmay Deochake   harmonium

Ticket prices

Standard
£20–50 *
* Excludes £4 booking fee

Booking fees

£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction. 

No fee when tickets are booked in person.

Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.

Milton Court Concert Hall

Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.  

Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street

Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available