Alam Khan In Concert: Ragas that Colour the Mind

Spend an evening enjoying a skilled performance navigating the landscapes of Raga and Tala. In Indian classical music “Raga” is a melodic concept and framework out of which entire worlds of expression are created. Alam Khan is the son and disciple of Maestro Ali Akbar Khan and the grandson of Ustad Allauddin Khan. He is following in his esteemed family’s footsteps with his mastery of the sarod, a lute like 25-stringed fretless Indian classical instrument, related to the sitar and one of the primary instruments of classical Indian music. Alam has enjoyed a successful solo career, touring worldwide, and is the face of a new generation of sarod players of the Maihur gharana (tradition). Accompanied by Eman Hashimi on Tabla, this is a performance aficionados of Indian Classical music and newcomers to the genre will both enjoy!

Bonus: Lecture/Demonstration

In Conversation with Alam Khan

July 11 | 7:30pm | 6:30pm pre-show reception | $20 | Buy tickets

If you would like to attend both the Concert (July 12th) and Lecture/Demonstration (July 11) you can save $10 on total price. Must call the Box Office at 604.501.5580 to book.

Meet the artists! Join Alam Khan for an intimate and illuminating lecture-demonstration exploring the world of Indian Classical Music through the voice of the Sarod. Alam will be accompanied on Tabla by Eman Hashimi and both will discuss and demonstrate the rhythmic intricacies of Indian music.

In this session, Alam will share insights into the deep-rooted tradition of the Senia Maihar Gharana, discuss the nuances of the Sarod—its tonal depth, intricate technique, and expressive capacity—and trace his personal journey within this musical heritage. With live performance and guided listening, he will demonstrate how Indian Classical Music functions as a form of sonic meditation—capable of evoking profound emotional and spiritual resonance.

Whether you’re new to Indian Classical Music or a seasoned listener, this is an opportunity to engage with a living tradition, understand its philosophical underpinnings, and witness the transmission of timeless knowledge through sound.

Community partners:

A special thank you to consultant, Nina Buddhdev for creating the Surrey Civic Theatres and Indian Summer Festival partnership model and catalyzing this presentation.