--- url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-gb/place/totnes' title: 'Indian Classical Music in Totnes' author: name: Anonymous updated: '2026-10-18T22:53:28+00:00' type: website summary: "Dartington, near Totnes: KalaSudha's Indian classical music in a medieval Great Hall, from the 2023 Trinity Trio to a full-day raga festival." image: 'https://kalasudha.com/themes/custom/music_agency/assets/icon/logo.svg' published: true og: site_name: KalaSudha 'image:url': 'https://kalasudha.com/themes/custom/music_agency/assets/icon/logo.svg' 'image:secure_url': 'https://kalasudha.com/themes/custom/music_agency/assets/icon/logo.svg' 'image:type': image/svg+xml 'image:alt': KalaSudha --- Ragas at Dartington, near Totnes Three decades at Dartington Parking on the estate # KalaSudha in Totnes [ Explore concerts ](/en-gb/events?time_filter=all&cities%5B0%5D=totnes) [ Bring a concert to Totnes ](/en-gb/form/city-concert-request?city=Totnes&country=India) ## Our reach in Totnes A growing community built through live music, trusted partnerships and shared cultural experiences. [ 2 Concerts presented ](/en-gb/events?time_filter=all&cities%5B0%5D=totnes) [ 7 Artists featured ](/en-gb/artists?cities%5B0%5D=Totnes) [ 1 Venue partners ](/en-gb/venues?city=totnes) What's next in Totnes ## New concerts are being planned Register for Totnes updates to hear first, or talk to us about bringing a KalaSudha concert to your venue. [ Register for updates ](/en-gb/interest/register/taxonomy_term/38) ### Be part of what comes next Would you like a KalaSudha concert in Totnes? Request a performance and tell us how you could help. Every idea is welcome. [ Bring a concert to Totnes ](/en-gb/form/city-concert-request?city=Totnes&country=India) [ Register for updates ](/en-gb/interest/register/taxonomy_term/38) Why Totnes ## What sets KalaSudha apart in Totnes - ### Three decades at Dartington Pandit Sanju Sahai has played for Dartington audiences for more than thirty years. - ### Parking on the estate Pay for on-site parking by machine or the RingGo app, near the Hall or at The Cider Press Centre. - ### Ravi Shankar at Dartington Ravi Shankar is among the Indian artists who have visited and performed on the estate. - ### Indian music at the college Imrat Khan and Sharda Sahai led the study of Indian music at the former Dartington College of Arts. ## Our venue reach in Totnes The halls and cultural spaces where KalaSudha has brought artists and audiences together—and where our network continues to grow. [ ](/en-gb/venue/dartington-trust-hall) 200 [### Dartington Trust Hall ](/en-gb/venue/dartington-trust-hall) Totnes Dartinton Trust, Totnes, TQ9 6EL Set near Totnes in South Devon, Dartington Trust is a historic arts estate offering an intimate, reflective setting for Indian classical music. KalaSu... [ Visit website ](https://www.dartington.org) [ See our work here ](/en-gb/events?venues%5B0%5D=93) [ Venue details ](/en-gb/venue/dartington-trust-hall) ## Artists we’ve presented in Totnes Meet the musicians whose performances have shaped KalaSudha’s story and community in the city. ### [Debasis Chakroborty](/en-gb/artist/debasis-chakroborty) Pandit of Senia-Maihar Gharana Indian Slide Guitar Debasis Chakroborty is a well-known Indian classical Slide guitar virtuoso of India. He has performed extensively throughout South East Asia, Australia, the USA and Europe in major international music festivals. Agra, India [ View Shows ](/en-gb/artist/debasis-chakroborty) ### [Deepak Shah](/en-gb/artist/deepak-shah) Raga Pianist Piano Deepak Shah is an Indian pianist and composer who plays Indian classical ragas on the grand piano. His music blends Indian and Western styles in a smooth, natural way. For over twenty-five years, he has been performing in India and abroad, sharing music that feels personal, pure, and deeply connected to both cultures. Mumbai, India [ View Shows ](/en-gb/artist/deepak-shah) ### [Durjay Bhaumik](/en-gb/artist/durjay-bhaumik) An acclaimed accompanist as well as soloist, Durjay Bhaumik hails from Kolkata. Born and raised in a raised musical environment, Durjay’s early initiation into Music by Pandit Dulal Nutta of Banaras Gharana nurtured Durjay’s considerable talent. He has been learning the intricacies of Musical and Rhythmic expressions and advanced studies with Tal Yogi Pandit Suresh Talwalkar since 2001. His tonal excellency, technical virtuosity and sensitivity towards the nuances of music have taken him places accompanying celebrities of Indian Classical Music in the leading Classical Music Festivals of India and overseas. In his carrier spanning over two & half decades now, he is one of his generation's most sought-after Tabla players. As a part of collaborative work with world music, he has performed with the celebrated musicians of different countries. Like Art Lee of Japan, Raho Langsepp of Estonia, the Vienna youth choir etc., to name a few. He has performed and directed a rhythm ensemble - "NAAD CONFLUENCE”, with various Artists of Hindustani and Carnatic Classical Music. Connoisseurs & critics have marked his presence in the prestigious music festivals of the country. An “A” graded artist from All India Radio, Doordarshan & I C C R, Durjay did his Graduation in Commerce from Kolkata University and master’s in music from Indira Kala Sangeet Viswavidyalay (Khairagarh University) Durjay's performances and work has been widely acclaimed and appreciated by audiences at various music festivals and venues all across the globe spanning several parts of Asia, Europe, middle east and The U S A, Canada etc. marked with considerable success and appreciation.Awards:‘New Age Tabla Maestro’ - Awarded by Asian African Chamber of Commerce 2022. ‘Pandit Ramji Upadhyay Samman’ by Mangaldhwani Foundation: 2018. ‘Kalashree Samman’ by Swaranjali Trust New Delhi 2021. ‘Sangeet Sahodar’ by Sangeet Kala Kendra Agra 2013.He has accompanied legendary artists like: Pt Rajan & Sajan Mishraartists, Vidushi Girija Devi, Ud. Abdul Halim Zafar Khan, Ud Imrat Khan, Ud Shujat Khan, Pt Biswajit Roy Chowdhury, Pt Bhajan Sopori, Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Pt Ronu Majumdar, Pt Rakesh Chaurasia, Pt Ajoy Chakraborty, Pt Ram Narayan, Pt Ulhas Kashalkar, Pt Vinayak Torvi, Pt Budhaditya Mukherjee, Vidushi Padma Talwalkar, And many more celebrated artistes. He is based in New Delhi and teaches aspiring students worldwide with utmost sincerity.Discography: Rhythmic Colours by Questz World (Solo) Safar - A Voyage through Ragas by Questz World (Solo) The Indian Cello by DDD. (Accompaniment with Cello) Scintillating Sarangi by Times Music (Accompanying with Sarangi) [ View Shows ](/en-gb/artist/durjay-bhaumik) ### [Akram Khan](/en-gb/artist/akram-khan) Ustad of Ajrada Gharana Tabla Ustad Mohammad Akram Khan is a respected Indian classical tabla player from the Ajrada Gharana. A seventh-generation artist, he has performed around the world for over forty years. He is renowned for his exceptional skill, tradition, and dedication to preserving the Ajrada style of tabla. New Delhi, India [ View Shows ](/en-gb/artist/akram-khan) ### [Jonathan Mayer](/en-gb/artist/jonathan-mayer) Sitar Jonathan Mayer began playing music at the age of five, learning the violin from his grandfather, Albert Hepton, piano from James Methuen-Campbell, and composition from his father. At sixteen, he took up sitar under Western sitarist Clem Alford, a disciple of the Senia Gharana. In 1993, he earned his B.Mus. (Hons) from Birmingham Conservatoire, where he studied composition with Andrew Downes and sitar performance. He then refined his technique in the Imdadkhani gharana with Ustad Wajahat Khan and the Senia veen-kar style under Pandit Subroto Roy Chowdhury. Today, he continues advanced training in the Lucknow-Shahjahanpur gharana with Ustad Irfan Muhammad Khan and studies taal talim with Ustad Yousuf Ali Khan. London, United Kingdom [ View Shows ](/en-gb/artist/jonathan-mayer) ### Ishtar Dobler Isthar’s passion has always run deep, so deep that, at times, she’d burn the candle at both ends. Through yoga, she discovered how to cultivate a gentle, nourishing relationship with herself, and now she’s here to share those insights with you.For over thirteen years, Ishtar Dobler has guided hundreds of students into a life of ease and vitality. Her Superpower Relaxation Method, yoga therapy sessions, and online programs blend mindful movement with the art of sound—drawing on the same principles of resonance and focus that lie at the heart of Dhrupad music. Just as a Dhrupad vocalist trains to sustain a single note until it blossoms, Isthar teaches you to hold space for your breath, settling the body and mind into harmony.Her clients report feeling far less stress: they feel stronger in body, sharper in mind, more patient, resilient, and alive. Ishtar believes that everything you need for a fulfilling life already lives within you; what’s missing is the practice that lets it unfold. Whether you’re struggling with tension, wandering thoughts, or uncertainty, she can take you by the hand and help you find your own inner melody. Milestones ## Our Totnes story The performances, partnerships and shared moments that continue to shape our work in the city. 1. Concerts ### 2 concerts presented KalaSudha has built a stage for Indian classical music in Totnes with 1 venue partner. 2. Artists ### 7 artists featured Musicians from different lineages have met our Totnes audience through performances and conversations. ## Past KalaSudha concerts in Totnes Explore the performances, artists and venue partnerships that have grown our community across the city. [ View all past concerts ](/en-gb/events?time_filter=past&cities%5B0%5D=totnes) City Totnes Date SAT 27 SEP ### [ Dartington Ragas Festival: Strings, Voices & Rhythms ](/en-gb/event/dartington-ragas-festival-strings-voices-rhythms) AK [Akram Khan](/en-gb/artist/akram-khan) +4 more **Dartington Trust Hall** Early Bird [ View concert ](/en-gb/event/dartington-ragas-festival-strings-voices-rhythms) City Totnes Date SUN 27 AUG ### [ Trinity Trio: Debasis Chakroborty, Deepak Shah, and Durjay Bhaumik ](/en-gb/event/trinity-trio-debasis-chakroborty-deepak-shah-durjay-bhaumik-darlington-trust-hall) DC [Debasis Chakroborty](/en-gb/artist/debasis-chakroborty) +2 more **Dartington Trust Hall** Early Bird [ View concert ](/en-gb/event/trinity-trio-debasis-chakroborty-deepak-shah-durjay-bhaumik-darlington-trust-hall) ## FAQs about Totnes Where can I hear live Indian classical music near Totnes in Devon, and has KalaSudha held concerts at Dartington? KalaSudha has presented Indian classical music near Totnes at Dartington Trust Hall, on the Dartington estate (TQ9 6EL): an evening concert in August 2023, and the full-day [Dartington Ragas Festival](/event/dartington-ragas-festival-strings-voices-rhythms) in September 2025, with Kathak dance, dhrupad singing, sitar, Indian slide guitar, piano, sarangi and tabla. Festival artists included Pandit Jonathan Mayer on sitar, Pandit Debasis Chakroborty on Indian slide guitar, the raga pianist Deepak Shah and Ustad Akram Khan on tabla. KalaSudha is also launching a streaming player on its own platform soon, with live concerts and edited recordings of past concerts in up to 4K. To hear about new Totnes dates, press Register for updates on the [KalaSudha Totnes page](/place/totnes). How do I find out about upcoming KalaSudha Indian classical music concerts in Totnes and Dartington? Press Register for updates on the [KalaSudha Totnes page](/place/totnes) to hear when KalaSudha sets a new Totnes or Dartington date. KalaSudha lists each new Totnes concert on that page with its booking link. KalaSudha's Totnes concerts have taken place at Dartington Trust Hall, including the full-day [Dartington Ragas Festival](/event/dartington-ragas-festival-strings-voices-rhythms) in September 2025. Can I learn Indian classical music with KalaSudha in or near Totnes, online and in person? Yes. KalaSudha's [online academy](/courses) offers classes in every discipline of Indian classical music, and keeps adding specialised courses and teachers. The courses are hybrid. When enough learners in and around Totnes sign up, KalaSudha brings physical workshops and summer camps to Totnes, so you can learn online and in person. For workshop levels, see [what level KalaSudha workshops suit](/faq/workshops-learning/what-level-is-this-pitched-at), and to catch new dates, see [how to hear about new KalaSudha concerts in Totnes and Dartington](/faq/how-do-i-hear-about-new-kalasudha-concerts-in-totnes-and-dartington). I have never been to an Indian classical concert. What kind of music and musicians will I hear at a KalaSudha concert in Totnes? A raga performance opens with the **alap**, a slow section with no pulse. In instrumental music the **jor** then brings in a steady pulse, and when the tabla enters with the composition, the rhythm takes hold. KalaSudha concerts run in two halves with a short interval, about 2 to 2½ hours. KalaSudha's Dartington Ragas Festival, near Totnes, brought the sitar player Pandit Jonathan Mayer, the raga pianist Deepak Shah and the tabla player Ustad Akram Khan. See the [first-time listener guide](/faq/at-the-concert/i-have-never-been-to-an-indian-classical-concert-will-i-follow-it) and [concerts near Totnes](/faq/where-can-i-hear-indian-classical-music-near-totnes). Stay close ## Keep KalaSudha close. Receive news of concerts, learning opportunities, recordings and the work taking shape at KalaSudha. - Concert news - ·Learning opportunities - ·Recordings and stories We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.