On Sunday, November 9, 2025, the “Morning Raaga” music show, organized by HCL Concerts in collaboration with SPIC MACAY, will take place at Shiv Nadar School in Gurugram, Haryana. The event, which is open to the public and free to attend, will feature a performance by renowned sitar maestro and Padma Shri awardee Ustaad Shahid Parvez Khan. He will be accompanied by noted tabla player Mithilesh Jha.
The event is scheduled to begin at 11 am and is expected to draw music enthusiasts from all over to experience a morning of Hindustani classical music. Ustaad Shahid Parvez Khan, belonging to the Etawah Gharana, is regarded as one of the world’s greatest sitar players. He is a seventh-generation exponent of the instrument and was trained by his father and guru, Ustad Aziz Khan. Khan’s lineage includes celebrated musicians such as Ustad Imdad Khan, Ustad Enayet Khan, and Ustad Vilayat Khan.
Throughout his career, Khan has received several of India’s highest honors for his contribution to classical music, including the Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. He has also earned global acclaim, with performances at major music festivals across Europe, the United States, and Asia. The event is being held under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Youth Affairs, Government of India.
This event is a unique opportunity for music lovers to experience the beauty of Hindustani classical music and to witness the mastery of Ustaad Shahid Parvez Khan. With his rich lineage and extensive experience, Khan’s performance is sure to be a treat for the audience. The fact that the event is open to the public and free to attend makes it accessible to a wide range of people, and it is expected to be a memorable experience for all who attend.