Ustad Kamal Sabri performs at the Sangeet Samaroh 2015 in Delhi

Lovers of classical and instrumental music in Delhi were in for a treat when sarangi maestro Ustad Kamal Sabri performed at the Sangeet Samaroh 2015 recently.
The event, held to celebrate the 77th foundation day of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, saw Sabri begin the recital with a melodious rendition of raag Shyam Kalyan. His jugalbandi with tabla player Rafiuddin Sabri drew the loudest applause from the audience.The duo were assisted by Nabil Khan on sarangi. The 90-minute performance concluded with a rendition of thumri by Sabri, which showcased the trademark pauses and crescendo characteristic of the form.
Arnaud, a French national who was in attendance, said, “This was my first time watching an Indian classical concert and I was blown away by the music. The sarangi is so different from Western stringed instruments and has such a unique and beautiful sound. It was an amazing experience, to say the least.”