The Orchestral Qawwali Project - CBSO/Rushil Ranjan & Abi Sampa
Barbican Hall, EC2Y 8DS , [Venue Details]This glorious blend of Sufi poetry, Indian Classical dance and symphony orchestra comes to the Barbican.
East meets West as The Orchestral Qawwali Project joins the CBSO and London Voices for a spellbinding performance.
Led by critically acclaimed composer Rushil Ranjan and renowned singer Abi Sampa, the project the project breathes new life into centuries-old traditions and reframes the spiritual rapture of Sufi music through Ranjan’s rich orchestral scores, blending Western classical with South Asian music and Indian classical dance.
Since its founding in 2020, the ensemble has performed sold-out shows at major UK venues, including a triumphant 2024 Royal Albert Hall debut that led to Rushil and Abi’s appointment as Associate Artists.
Together with prize-winning conductor Melvin Tay at the helm, their acclaimed project comes to the Barbican.
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Admission: To be confirmed
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The Orchestral Qawwali Project - CBSO/Rushil Ranjan & Abi Sampa
Sunday, 20 Jul 2025 @7.30pm
Barbican Hall, EC2Y 8DSMore Information
This glorious blend of Sufi poetry, Indian Classical dance and symphony orchestra comes to the Barbican.
East meets West as The Orchestral Qawwali Project joins the CBSO and London Voices for a spellbinding performance.
Led by critically acclaimed composer Rushil Ranjan and renowned singer Abi Sampa, the project the project breathes new life into centuries-old traditions and reframes the spiritual rapture of Sufi music through Ranjan’s rich orchestral scores, blending Western classical with South Asian music and Indian classical dance.
Since its founding in 2020, the ensemble has performed sold-out shows at major UK venues, including a triumphant 2024 Royal Albert Hall debut that led to Rushil and Abi’s appointment as Associate Artists.
Together with prize-winning conductor Melvin Tay at the helm, their acclaimed project comes to the Barbican.
Admission: To be confirmed
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