Description
Rabab master and composer Qais Essar fuses ancient Indian and Afghan folk and classical music with the music of today in a breathtaking performance in the Utzon Room.
Journey through a musical time portal
Award-winning contemporary Afghan composer, instrumentalist and producer Qais Essar is renowned for his spell-binding performances and fusion of diverse musical influences and styles.
A virtuoso on the rabab, the lute-like national instrument of Afghanistan, Essar has delved deep into the world of Indian and Afghan folk and classical music, as well as drawing on musical styles from film and television music to American folk and contemporary rock.
In only his second tour to Australia, Essar is joined in the Utzon Room by Murtaza Damoon on tabla for a sonic time portal from the ancient Hindu Kush to the modern era, in a program featuring Indian classical raga alongside folk songs from across Afghanistan.
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Event date: Oct 27
Performers: Qais Essar - Afghan rabab, Murtaza Damoon - Tabla
Ticket Price Information: Standard $75, Multipack (purchase three or more Utzon Music 2024 concerts for 20% off) $60
Time(s): 3pm
Event Venue: Bennelong Point
Accessibility: In English. Wheelchair accessible. Audio loop available. No language barrier. There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations available. To book accessible seating contact Box Office via email or telephone on: +61 2 9250 7777 (Monday to
Ticket on-sale date: 15 Dec 2023
Music events: Classical, Live Music