Citi NCPA Aadi Anant set to take its musical celebration to Delhi and Chennai.

The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), one of India's premier cultural institutions, commenced its annual classical music festival, Citi NCPA Aadi Anant, last weekend in Mumbai. Each year, the festival brings together the musical legacies of some of the most revered names in Indian Music, making it one of the country's most coveted classical music experience. The guru-shishya tradition, so elemental to Indian classical music, has been the central focus of the Citi NCPA Aadi Anant festival, which also continues to be a thriving platform for innovation within tradition.

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The 14th edition of the festival, supported by Citi, is set to present a series of concerts across three cities - Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. The festival commenced on the 7th of December at the NCPA with 'Saz aur Awaz' presenting maestro Shujaat Husain Khan, who took the stage for a unique performance blending both sitar and vocals in his signature style, accompanied by a talented ensemble. The following concert on the 8th of December, 'Sarod Quintet: Three Generations, One Legacy', was a special treat for concertgoers, featuring maestro Amjad Ali Khan, a towering figure in the world of sarod, who was joined by his sons, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, along with his grandsons Abeer Ali Bangash and Zohaan Ali Bangash. Together, they presented a multi-generational sarod ensemble, showcasing the enduring legacy of the Seniya Bandash music lineage.