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Please arrive at least 20 minutes early. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis within each zone.
Basant Utsav 2025 will be a landmark event in the world of Indian classical music, featuring a rare sitar recital by the living legend, Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan Saheb, one of the foremost sitar maestros of the contemporary era. Known for his virtuosic technique and deep emotional expressiveness, Ustad Shahid Parvez will captivate the audience with his masterful rendition of ragas, bringing a unique blend of tradition and innovation to the stage.
Accompanying him will be the renowned tabla virtuoso, Pandit Gourisankar, whose rhythmic brilliance and impeccable mastery of tabla will complement the sitar performance, creating an immersive and transcendent musical experience.
This exceptional performance, as part of SIPM’s annual Basant Utsav, not only celebrates the arrival of spring but also honors the rich legacy of Indian classical music. Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan Saheb and Pandit Gourisankar, two living legends, will together transport the Austin community into the soul-stirring world of Hindustani classical music.
Basant Utsav, the Spring Festival of the School of Indian Percussion and Music (SIPM), is a celebrated annual event that brings the rich tradition of Indian Classical Music to the Austin community. This vibrant festival showcases the talent and artistry of living legends and maestros of Indian music, creating a platform for music lovers to experience the depth of this ancient art form. Each year, SIPM invites renowned musicians and performers from across the globe, enriching Austin and the greater Austin area with world-class performances in Indian Classical Music, especially in the realms of tabla, sitar, and vocal arts.
At the heart of this initiative is Pandit Gourisankar, a leading tabla maestro and the founder of SIPM, whose dedication to preserving and sharing the legacy of Indian classical music has shaped the cultural landscape of the region. Through his vision, Basant Utsav not only celebrates the arrival of spring but also honors the deep cultural connections between music, nature, and community. Pandit Gourisankar’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of musicians and creating a bridge between Eastern and Western musical traditions continues to inspire all who attend.
