
Symphony of Sitar & Indian Cello with Tabla
Featuring Pandit Shubhendra Rao and Maestro Saskia Rao-de Haas, accompanied by Shivam Sudame



Where All You Can Catch Them
Don’t miss their upcoming performances beyond our event
Friday-16th May 2025 :
McKinney Performing Arts Center, McKinney, TX
Saturday-17th May 2025 :
Texas Southmost College SETB Lecture Hall, 80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, TX
Friday 23rd May 2025 :
Santa Clara Convention Center
Sunday, 25th May :
* Clare Cellars, Paso Robles, California *
Friday 30th May :
Buffalo, NY
4th to 6th June :
Valladolid, Spain for JLF Valladolid
21st June 2025 :
Carleton College, Northfield, MN

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Pandit Shubhendra Rao
A maestro of the Sitar, Pandit Shubhendra Rao is a distinguished disciple of the legendary Ravi Shankar. Celebrated worldwide, he is known for his deep musicality and for bridging cultures through sound. His performances take audiences on an unforgettable journey of melody and emotion.
Sitar
The Sitar is a plucked string instrument with roots in ancient India, refined into its modern form by the legendary Maestro Ravi Shankar. Its deep, resonant tones and intricate melodies create a captivating blend of rhythm and melody, evoking a profound sense of emotion and transporting listeners to a timeless musical realm.



Maestro Saskia Rao-de Haas
A trailblazer in Indian classical music, Maestro Saskia Rao-de Haas redefined the Cello to embrace the richness of Indian ragas. Described as “movingly meditative” by the New York Times, her artistry adds a profound depth to every note, creating a seamless harmony with the Sitar.
Indian Cello
The Indian Cello, the only one of its kind, was pioneered by Maestro Saskia Rao-de Haas to capture the essence of Indian classical music. With its deeper resonance and fretless design, it brings a soul-stirring depth to every performance, seamlessly blending melody and rhythm.



Shivam Sudame
Bringing rhythmic brilliance to the duet, Shivam Sudame infuses the performance with intricate Tabla patterns shaped by years of dedicated training. A disciple of the legendary Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, Shivam blends tradition with youthful precision, creating a powerful rhythmic foundation that elevates every note with depth and clarity.
Tabla
The Tabla is a pair of hand-played drums from the Indian subcontinent, featuring the “dayan” (right-hand drum) and “bayan” (left-hand drum). Known for its complex rhythms and expressive range, the Tabla is essential in Indian classical music, offering a diverse array of sounds and emotional depth.

