This performance brings together Indian classical music and cross-cultural collaboration, led by bansuri flute maestro Rajat Prasanna. The show is split into two parts, moving from traditional North Indian ragas to an experimental fusion set blending global musical styles.

About the Performance

This concert explores the meeting point of Indian classical tradition and contemporary global music. The first half focuses on North Indian classical music performed by bansuri flute master Rajat Prasanna and tabla artist Mandy Chen, highlighting the expressive melodic system of ragas and the rhythmic structure of tala.

The second half shifts into a cross-cultural fusion performance by Where Is One, blending Argentine jazz, South African groove, Indian rhythmic structures, Chinese flute textures, and electronic soundscapes. The result is an evolving sound world shaped by improvisation and interaction between musicians from different backgrounds.

The performance is also part of the broader “Mandy’s Music House” project, which aims to build a bridge between Indian and Chinese musical traditions through collaboration and live performance.

Performers

Bansuri Flute: Rajat Prasanna

Rajat Prasanna is a bansuri flute master from a 250-year musical lineage in the Benaras Gharana tradition. He is an All India Radio “A Grade” artist and has performed internationally across major festivals and state events. His work includes collaborations with orchestras, film soundtracks, and cross-cultural music projects, blending traditional Indian classical music with modern global influences.

Tabla: Mandy Chen

Mandy Chen is a tabla performer and educator specializing in North Indian classical rhythm. She has performed at cultural institutions and festivals in Shanghai and internationally, and actively works on cross-genre collaborations including jazz, electronic, and world music.

Where Is One Ensemble

A cross-cultural collective combining musicians from Argentina, China, and other regions. The ensemble integrates electronic music, jazz, and traditional instruments into an improvisational live performance framework.

Ticketing Information

Single Seat Ticket (with meal)

• Price: 168 RMB
• Includes:
  • 1 single entry ticket
• Seating: Side seating (may be upgraded depending on availability on the day)

Double Inner Seating Ticket (with dinner)

• Price: 599 RMB per pair
• Includes:
  • 2 entry tickets (shared table, no seating split)
  • 1 Australian ribeye steak (main dish for 2)
  • 1 shared main (choice of pasta or risotto)
  • 2 snack items (choose from fried chicken wings / pork cutlet + fries / onion rings / nachos)
  • 2 drinks (choice of beer, wine, cocktails)

Double Premium Ticket (with curated set menu)

• Price: 699 RMB per pair
• Includes:
  • 2 entry tickets (private table, no sharing)
  • Bread before meal
  • Chicken salad appetizer
  • Main dishes: Angus ribeye steak + halibut
  • Desserts: panna cotta + cheesecake
  • 2 drinks (beer, wine, cocktails selection)

Why Go

This is a rare opportunity to experience Indian classical music performed by a master bansuri player in an intimate, cross-cultural setting. The program moves from traditional ragas into experimental global fusion, creating a layered listening experience that shifts from structured classical forms to free-flowing improvisation. The combination of Indian instruments with jazz, electronic, and Chinese elements makes this a unique live music encounter rather than a standard concert format.