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Indian Classical Music Exhibition with live music stations

Set in Osterley's Yellow Breakfast Room, this exhibition is a collaboration between Pandit Ram Sahai Sangit Vidyalaya (PRSSV) Institute of Performing Arts and Heritage and the National Trust. Ends with live music on 21st February.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Update: There will be students from PRSSV Institute of Performing Arts and Heritage performing in the House on Saturday 21st February, to celebrate the exhibition with a grand finale. Learn more about Osterley's musical history, and the story of The Benares Baaj, the style of tabla founded in the early 19th century by Pt. Ram Sahai. The PRSSV are the custodians of the Benares Baaj Story, an extensive archive in West London. PRSSV was set up with the aim of giving people of all walks of life, regardless of their background, a chance to experience and learn the performing arts of India.

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Normal admission price

Meeting point

Purchase your entry tickets to House & Gardens from the Welcome Kiosk. Entry to rooms in the House may be staggered on Saturday 21st February due to limited space in the rooms.

What to bring and wear

Wear comfortable shoes and wrap up warm as the House is especially cold in the autumn/winter.

Accessibility

There is currently no wheelchair access to this floor due to the stairclimber being out of action. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Other

Entry to rooms in the House may be staggered on Saturday 21st February due to limited space in the rooms.

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