The Ravi Shankar Ensemble, Eisemann Center

Curated by Sukanya and Anoushka Shankar, the Ravi Shankar Ensemble is a multi-generational collective of world-class musicians dedicated to the enduring legacy of legendary musician Ravi Shankar. On its debut tour, the ensemble presents a special program featuring visual elements from the Ravi Shankar archives, alongside a dynamic selection of Shankar’s soul-stirring music.

A virtuosic Indian musician and composer known for this mastery of the sitar, Shankar was a leading global figure of the 20th century and a major figure in the Hindustani music tradition, reshaping the centuries-old form into what it is now as recognized as today. He popularized Indian classical music globally through his teaching, performances and collaborations with Western musicians. His compositions for sitar and orchestra bridged the gap between Eastern and Western music.