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This free concert is an afterhours event in the Clowes Auditorium at Central Library. The two hour concert starts at 8 p.m.; guests can enter the Library starting at 7:45 p.m.
The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation is thrilled to present two extraordinary sitar maestros, Rohan Dasgupta and ‘Sur Moni’ Deepsankar Bhattacharjee.
Individually, their journeys weave international concert halls, acclaimed albums, and diverse collaborations. Together, their duet is a celebration of tradition, virtuosity, and the timeless resonance of sitar—the perfect centerpiece for our Indianapolis audience.
The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation would also like to welcome Subrata Bhattacharya, specialized in playing the tabla and Hawaiian guitarist, Abhinav Srivastava.
The sitar is a traditional Indian string instrument known for its resonant, shimmering sound produced by both played and sympathetic strings.
Rohan Dasgupta is a distinguished sitar virtuoso with nearly three decades of dedication to his craft. A prolific performer and composer, Rohan has toured extensively across 20+ countries—spanning India, Europe, Russia, South America, China, and the USA—and held lecture-demonstrations at prestigious institutions like the Santa Cecilia and Giuseppe Verdi Conservatories in Rome and Milan.
Among his innovative collaborations are:
“Sur Moni” Deepsankar Bhattacharjee represents the fourth generation of a distinguished musical lineage. An A‑Grade sitarist recognized by All India Radio, Deepsankar has captivated audiences across the globe—from New York to cities across Europe, including Austria, Italy, Belgium, Croatia, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Spain, and Sweden.
Deepsankar’s artistic curiosity shines through in standout projects featured on his official site:
As the hub of the Indianapolis Public Library system, Central Library showcases renowned architecture and services. The original 1917 building, designed by Paul Cret and constructed of Indiana limestone in the Greek Doric style, was considered one of the most outstanding secular buildings in the U.S. Its six-story glass and steel-framed addition, designed by Evans Woollen, opened in 2007.