The Glasshouse and GemArts Present:
Riverside Ragas: Sanskrati Wahane and Surdarchan Singh Chana
Balanced. Devoted. Preserving the purity of raga.
Sitar prodigy Sanskrati Wahane was first discovered through a raw home video in 2016, filmed during a routine practice session by her father. Just 18 at the time, her command over the sitar stunned classical music lovers.
Now 23, Wahane is known for preserving the purity of raga and balancing gayaki and tantrakari ang—hallmarks of the Etawah gharana. She began playing at age five, propping herself up with a chair and pillow just to hold the instrument. She recently graduated with a degree in sitar studies and remains deeply committed to tradition.
Surdarshan Chana is a distinguished tabla and jori player rooted in the Benares and Punjab gharanas. Based in London, he embodies a deep understanding of traditional percussive aesthetics, enriched by his role as an educator. Over the years, he has developed a versatile style that balances purity of lineage with a modern sensibility, making him a prominent figure in UK-based Indian classical percussion.
Presented by GemArts and The Glasshouse
Need to know
Venue: Sage Two Theatre Layout
Price: Standard £22.50. Family tickets (4 people; combination of adults and children) £45. A limited number of Molson Coors Bar 10 tickets are available for this show, offering ticket buyers aged 18-30 a £10 ticket and bottle of Coors or a soft drink.
Stage Times:
Doors to Sage Two 7.30pm
8pm – 8.50pm Set One
8.50pm – 9.20pm Interval (30mins)
9.20pm – 10.10pm Set Two
Timings are subject to change.
Age: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
