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Zakir Hussain's Triple Concerto with the 麻豆社 SSO

An intoxicating combination of Eastern and Western traditions creates musical magic with the 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Alpesh Chauhan.

In December last year, we were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Zakir Hussain. A legendary tabla virtuoso, global ambassador of Indian classical music and four-time GRAMMY winner, Hussain鈥檚 extraordinary legacy inspires musicians and music lovers around the world. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and fans across the globe.

Conductor Alpesh Chauhan intended to bring Zakir Hussain's Triple Concerto to Glasgow with Zakir himself playing, and we are grateful to Zakir鈥檚 brother and tabla player, Fazal Qureshi, for stepping in to perform in this special celebration concert alongside Niladri Kumar (sitar) and Rakesh Chaurasia (bansuri). Hussain described his composition as 鈥渁 tale of love, tradition, and the transforming power of art," and this programme consisting of an intoxicating combination of Eastern and Western traditions creates musical magic.

After the interval we hear Rachmaninov's tone poem Isle of the Dead, based on Arnold B枚cklin鈥檚 haunting painting. Concluding the programme is Stravinsky鈥檚 ever-popular Firebird in its 1919 suite form, showcasing the composer鈥檚 immaculate skill and vivid use of his compositional palette.

Presented by Kate Molleson, live from City Halls Glasgow.

Zakir Hussain: Triple Concerto for Tabla, Sitar and Bansuri
interval
Sergey Rachmaninov: The Isle of the Dead
Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird 鈥� 1919 Suite

Fazal Qureshi, tabla
Niladri Kumar, sitar
Rakesh Chaurasia, bansuri
Alpesh Chauhan, conductor
麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra

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2 hours, 14 minutes

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Thu 13 Mar 2025 19:30
麻豆社 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Zakir Hussain

    Triple Concerto

    Performer: Fazal Qureshi. Performer: Niladri Kumar. Performer: Rakesh Chaurasia. Orchestra: 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Alpesh Chauhan.

  • Zakir Hussain/Jan Garbarek/John Mclaughlin/Hariprasad Chaurasia

    Making Music

  • Zakir Hussain

    As We Speak

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    The Isle Of The Dead Op.29

    Orchestra: 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Alpesh Chauhan.

  • Igor Stravinsky

    The Firebird - Suite

    Orchestra: 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Alpesh Chauhan.

  • Joseph Haydn

    Piano Trio in E flat major, H.15.10

    Ensemble: Beaux Arts Trio.
    • Phillips.

  • Ravi Shankar

    Swara-kakali (Rag tilang, Gat in Teentala)

    Performer: Daniel Hope. Performer: Gaurav Mazumdar. Performer: Asok Chakraborty. Performer: Gilda Sebastian.
    • Ravel/Falla/Schnittke/Bartok/Shankar: East meets West: Daniel Hope.
    • Warner Classics.
    • 19.

  • Fr茅d茅ric Chopin

    Etude in F major, Op.10 No.8

    Performer: Maurizio Pollini.
    • Chopin: Etudes; Pr茅ludes; Polonaises.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
    • 8.

Broadcast

  • Thu 13 Mar 2025 19:30
    麻豆社 Radio 3