London
Sitar Ensemble (LSE) is a lively new ensemble of
sitar artists established under the Honorary Artistic Directorship
of Shri. Sanjay Guha, a disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar and
Pandit Deepak Choudhary.
 Directed
by Shri. Guha, it presents innovative programs featuring
the best of sitar compositions and arrangements
of the Senia Maihar Gharana. Its purpose is to promote
and preserve the rich heritage of Indian music. The aim of
LSE
is to bring the magic of classical traditions of Indian
music to a wider audience through concerts, workshops and
community outreach programmes like the Sitar Festival and
Indian Strings and Dance Exhibition at the Museum of Croydon.
The members of LSE have undergone rigorous training with
Shri. Guha to be able to perform a challenging repertoire
of Indian music to high standard. LSE takes pride not only
in its varied and challenging music making but also in its
endeavor to improve performance skills of all its members,
generating a wider understanding of Indian music.
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