Rakesh Chaurasia (Flute) and Rahul Sharma (Santoor) with Shafaat Ahmed Khan (tabla) Friday, September 7, 2001 at 7:30 PM Bates Recital Hall, Music Building, UT-Austin Rakesh Chaurasia (Bansuri/Bamboo Flute) The simple bamboo flute was transformed into an important instrument for interpreting the finer nuances of Indian classical music by Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia. Young Rakesh is the nephew and child prodigy of this flute maestro. Just like his legendary uncle, Rakesh possesses the right balance of strength and serenity, very critical factors for an exceptional flautist. His dextrous blowing technique exudes a whole range of emotions through the simple hollow piece of bamboo. Rakesh has already globetrotted many times over, enthralling audiences everywhere.       Rahul Sharma (Santoor) Poised, sensitive, humble, and exceptionally creative, Rahul is the son and the youngest disciple of the legendary Santoor maestro Pt. Shivkumar Sharma. Unlike most musicians, Rahul started learning the Santoor only after he was twelve years old, and gave his first performance only at the age of 24. However, in less than a two year span he became one of the most sought after young musicians, not only in India, but across the globe. Rahul has not only absorbed the ever enriching depths of Indian classical music, but even the inner calm and a mature detachment from his illustrious father. Under his touch, the ragas unfold in all their rich complexities and soulful stirrings. Rahul is all set to take the santoor to greater heights in the twentyfirst century by adding new dimensions to it with his creativity. He is a maestro in the making.     Ustad Shafaat Ahmed Khan (Tabla) An exceptionally talented tabla player with magical fingers, Shafaat is a world celebrity, having performed at venues such as the Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall to name a few.     Web design by JIVI solutions. Art work (c) Leelavati Bagavant.