The Late Night Ragafest & Masala Chai and Kumbakonam Degree Coffee with Nibbles
June 11th, 2017, 21:30pm
St George’s Hall, Liverpool, L1 1JJ
The Beatles Ragafest concludes with a very special, unique candlelight concert featuring two fantastic musicians bringing together the grand piano and Bansuri, the North Indian bamboo flute.
Two highly acclaimed and very popular world musicians, Anil Srinivasan (Piano) and Rakesh Chaurasia recreate a unique Liverpool concert they played together for the first time in 2014 at the Indika Festival here Liverpool. They will be accompanied by two fantastic British percussionists, Pirashanna Thevarajah, and Kousic Sen.
This unique occasion will also feature the launch of a new CD featuring Anil and Rakesh called ‘Melody on the Mersey’.
A fitting climax to this musical feast, the concert will mesmerize you with the lilting sound of the bamboo flute interwoven with the piano sounds, capturing the essence of how the spirit of all music is universal and unifying.
Candlelight with coffee and chai will bring a beautiful musical journey to its end, unifying many hearts through arts today!
Musicians
Rakesh Chaurasia – Bamboo Flute
Anil Srinivasan – Piano
Pirashanna Thevarajah – Indian percussion
Kousic Sen – Tabla
Ticket Price: £16 (including drinks & food)
This event is part of Liverpool’s Sgt Pepper at 50 celebrations. Find out more about the festival by visiting the Sgt Pepper at 50 website.