# Event Details - **Event Name**: Cello-Sitar Duet by Shubhedra Rao & Saskia Rao-de Haas - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Phagun Baithak: A Sitar and Indian Cello DuetPresented by Baithak VirasatThis February, Kota’s City Park will host a historic musical collaboration between two of the most distinguished figures in contemporary Indian classical music: Pandit Shubhendra Rao and Maestro Saskia Rao-de Haas. This "Phagun Baithak" offers a rare opportunity to witness a duet that the New York Times has described as “movingly meditative.”Meet the ArtistsPandit Shubhendra Rao (Sitar): A premier protégé of the legendary Bharat Ratna Pandit Ravi Shankar, Shubhendra Rao has spent decades carrying forward the legacy of the Maihar Gharana. A child prodigy who began his training at age three, he later lived and studied with Ravi Shankar in the traditional Guru-Shishya parampara. He is internationally acclaimed for his technical mastery and has performed at iconic venues including the Sydney Opera House and The Kennedy Center.Saskia Rao-de Haas (Indian Cello): A Dutch-born virtuoso and disciple of flute legend Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Saskia is a pioneer who introduced the cello to North Indian classical music. She performs on the "Indian Cello," a specialized instrument she co-created that features five playing strings and ten sympathetic strings, allowing it to sit naturally within the microtonal nuances of Indian Ragas.A Performance of "East Marries West"Rather than a standard fusion concert, this duet represents a deep, structural integration of musical traditions. The performance will showcase:Innovative Instrumentation: The resonant, baritone depths of the cello juxtaposed with the intricate, high-frequency plucking of the sitar.Raga-Based Improvisation: Traditional Hindustani compositions performed with a modern, global perspective, reflecting the duo’s decades of collaborative work.Cultural Synergy: As a husband-and-wife duo, their performance is noted for an intuitive "musical communication" that explores the unifying power of sound.Event LogisticsDate: Sunday, 22nd February 2026Venue: City Park Kota, Instrumentation Limited Colony, Kota, RajasthanDuration: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (2 hours)Admission: Tickets start at INR 200, available through the official AllEvents listing.This evening is curated for listeners who appreciate the fine arts, mindfulness, and the evolving landscape of Indian Classical music. It is a rare chance for the Kota community to experience world-class artistry in an intimate, meditative outdoor setting. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kota/cello-sitar-duet-by-shubhedra-rao-and-saskia-rao-de-haas-tickets/80003040913441 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, workshops, concerts, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 61 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/80003040913441 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 200, max: 200, currency: INR ## Event venue details - **city**: Kota - **state**: RJ - **country**: India - **location**: City Park Kota, Instrumentation Limited Colony, Kota, Rajasthan, India - **lat**: 25.2138156000 - **long**: 75.8647527000 - **full address**: City Park Kota, Instrumentation Limited Colony, Kota, Rajasthan, India ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 8 - **organizer**: Baithak Virasat (https://allevents.in/org/baithak-virasat/27351497) - **Refund policy**: All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued. Refunds may only be granted if the event is cancelled by the organizer. ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6996dbdbbd5d2.jpg - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Cello-Sitar+Duet+by+Shubhedra+Rao+%26+Saskia+Rao-de+Haas&date=22+Feb ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** City Park Kota, Instrumentation Limited Colony, Kota, Rajasthan, India - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 200 up to 200 INR - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Baithak Virasat - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** music, entertainment, live-music, workshops, concerts, art - **Q**: Can I get a refund if I can't attend? - **A:** All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued. Refunds may only be granted if the event is cancelled by the organizer. - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Cello-Sitar Duet by Shubhedra Rao & Saskia Rao-de Haas ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MusicEvent", "name": "Cello-Sitar Duet by Shubhedra Rao & Saskia Rao-de Haas", "image": "https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6996dbdbbd5d2.jpg", "startDate": "2026-02-22", "endDate": "2026-02-22", "url": "https://allevents.in/kota/cello-sitar-duet-by-shubhedra-rao-and-saskia-rao-de-haas-tickets/80003040913441", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "City Park Kota, Instrumentation Limited Colony, Kota, Rajasthan, India", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "name": "City Park Kota, Instrumentation Limited Colony, Kota, Rajasthan, India", "addressLocality": "Kota", "addressRegion": "RJ", "addressCountry": "IN" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "25.2138156000", "longitude": "75.8647527000" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "The Phagun Baithak: A Sitar and Indian Cello DuetPresented by Baithak VirasatThis February, Kota’s City Park will host a historic musical collaboration between two of the most distinguished figures in contemporary Indian classical music: Pandit Shubhendra Rao and Maestro Saskia Rao-de Haas. 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