The ITC Sangeet Research Academy (ITC-SRA), dedicated to promoting and preserving India's classical music heritage for nearly five ...
The ITC Sangeet Research Academy (ITC-SRA),
dedicated to promoting and preserving India's classical music heritage for
nearly five decades, announces the 54th ITC Sangeet Sammelan 2025, to be held
from 5th to 7th December 2025 at the Academy’s serene lawns in Kolkata. Over
the years, the Sammelan has grown into one of the most sought-after classical
music festivals in the country, offering audiences an immersive experience of
India’s rich melodic heritage.
The 2025 edition brings together an extraordinary
galaxy of celebrated Hindustani classical vocalists, instrumental maestros,
Carnatic music luminaries, percussion virtuosos and rising stars. Spanning
three days—including the festival’s iconic night-long session on 6th
December—the Sammelan will present a vibrant tapestry of ragas, talas and
stylistic traditions that reflect the depth and diversity of Hindustani
classical music.
This year’s festival features some of the most
respected names in Hindustani and Carnatic classical music alongside
accomplished accompanists and young emerging artistes. The thoughtfully curated
programme promises an immersive listening experience for connoisseurs and new
audiences alike.
Some of the musical luminaries performing in this
year’s ITC Sangeet Sammelan include Parween Sultana, Ajoy Chakrabarty, Ulhas
Kashalkar, Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, Subhra Guha, Uday Bhawalkar and Ranjani
& Gayatri in vocal, Nayan Ghosh on Tabla, some of the Academy’s
extraordinary Scholars such as Kalyan Majumdar in sitar and Pranjal Ghatak on
flute, among many other stellar musicians.
Mr. Saradindu Dutta, Executive Director and
Trustee, ITC SRA said, “ITC Sangeet Sammelan is not only a celebration of the
spirit of Indian classical music but a symbol continuity—of knowledge,
discipline and artistic devotion. Each year, we bring together the country’s
finest musicians and promising young scholars to honour India’s classical music
legacy. The 2025 edition represents ITC’s and the Academy’s enduring commitment
to nurturing musical talent, preserving the heritage of Hindustani Classical music
and deepening public engagement with Indian classical art forms.”
A Legacy of Tradition and Innovation
Established in 1977, the ITC Sangeet Research
Academy (ITCSRA) continues to remain a pioneering institution committed to the
preservation, enhancement and propagation of Hindustani classical music in the
true spirt of ‘Guru-Shishya Parampara’. With its unique residential Gurukul
model, the Academy provides full scholarships to exceptionally talented
students, enabling them to train under the tutelage of distinguished Gurus from
renowned gharanas. Today, with ITC’s steadfast support, ITC-SRA stands tall as
a vibrant cultural hub—empowering young artists, supporting scholarly research
and presenting exceptional performances across India through Sammelans,
Baithaks and educational outreach. The ITC SRA turns 50 years in 2027.
Venue: The Lawns, ITC Sangeet Research Academy 1,
NSC Bose Road, Kolkata-700040
Programme Schedule:
Friday, 5th December 2025
5:30 PM onwards (post-inauguration)
Pranjal Ghatak
Flute
Parween Sultana,
Ulhas Kashalkar
Vocal
Saturday, 06th December 2025
5:00 PM onwards (Night long)
Subhra Guha
Vocal
Kalyan Majumdar
Sitar
Ranjani & Gayatri
Carnatic Vocal Duet
Ajoy Chakrabarty
Vocal
Suresh Talwalkar with Krishna Salunke, Rohit
Khavale, Prathamesh Taralkar, Parth Bhumkar,
Mridang Sankeertan
Deborshee Bhattacharjee
Vocal
Mehtab Ali Niazi, Yadnesh Rairkar & S Akash
Instrumental Trio
Uday Bhawalkar
Dhrupad Vocal
Ashwini Bhide Deshpande
Vocal
Sunday, 07th December 2025
5:00 PM onwards
Mehar Paralikar, Kasturi Joshi
Vocal
Nayan Ghosh & Ishaan Ghosh
Tabla Duet
Omkar Dadarkar
Vocal
Accompaniments for the Sammelan
Tabla: Ashoke Mukherjee, Abhijit Banerjee, Suresh
Talwalkar, Sanjay Mukherjee, Ishaan Ghosh, Chiranjit Mukherjee, Yati Bhagwat,
Bivash Sanghai
Pakhawaj: Pratap Awad
Mridangam: Manoj Siva, Sai Giridhar,
Ghatam: Krishna Sriram
Vocal: Nagesh Adgaonkar
Sarangi: Sarwar Hussain
Violin: Vital Rangan, Pushkar Bhagwat
Harmonium: Jyoti Goho, Gourab Chatterjee, Rupashree
Bhattacharya, Ajay Joglekar, Abhishek Shinkar, Jyotirmoy Banerjee, Hiranmoy
Mitra
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