SAAZ Music Circle

SAAZ Music Circle showcases talents through regular small concerts (baithaks). The Circle events complement our Annual Celebration of Indian Classical Music which includes many of the world’s best artists teaching and performing around the UK. We use our SAAZ Music Circle links, with details spread wider through Facebook, Twitter, email list, and our website. Find SAAZ Music on Facebook and Twitter as ‘SAAZ Music Circle’.

What is the SAAZ Music Circle?

The SAAZ Music Circle has been set up to encourage and nurture performers in the UK. It is open to students, teachers and anyone who is interested in performing and listening to Indian classical music. Whenever possible we will also invite accomplished musicians to give special performances.

Why is the SAAZ Music Circle being set up?

Although there are teachers and many students there are few opportunities to develop performance skills and experience. There are also few places in our region where we can go and listen to Indian classical music on a regular basis. We also want to develop an audience base and so if you are interested to come and listen please do contact us.

Where will the concerts be held?

Venues will be selected in the Herts and Beds regions but also elsewhere and on occasion, the events will take place online. If you have a venue that can accommodate up to about 50 people please let us know.

How much time will the performers have and how long will the concerts last?

As we want to encourage as many performances as possible, each performance will typically last 10-15 min, although more time may be allocated depending on the number of artists performing. Specially invited artists will be given a longer time slot. The whole event will last between 1 and 1.5 hours depending on the number of performances.

Will there be a charge to attend?

We would like the showcases to be free but we hope you can make a voluntary donation towards the running costs and as a form of gratitude to invited artists.