“He thinks of all the musicians in the world as being part
of
one beautiful family because they use common musical notes..
”
- Albuquerque Journal (2014)
“Excellent Musicians...
”
- The New York Times, 2006 (Carnegie Hall Concert)
"From India, a Sarod Dynasty Represented by Father and Sons....both excellent
musicians, who play with power and precision and can light up an audience with
fast passages".
“Seventh generation of sarod virtuosos...”
- Chris Waddington, Nola.com, 2011
"Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash are the seventh generation of sarod
virtuosos from this remarkable family, and they are already putting their own
stamp on the instrument. Both men focussed on the explosive rhythmic
possibilities of the sarod, trading densely patterned improvised runs with each
other, and demanding that the two drummers answer with blazing solos of their
own. Though the sons never strayed from family tradition, their roaring
performance had me thinking of guitarists such as Jimmy Page and John
McLaughlin, who also soared in dramatic face-offs with drummers."
“Indian classical music star performs at Egyptian Theater...
”
- Standard Examiner (2014)
“HDreamy, exciting and dramatic…. Technically accomplished Player.
”
- Songlines World Music Magazine, 2005
“Impossibly fast handwork which once again brought the crowd to its feet…
”
- Savannah Morning News 2005
“Frenzy of exuberant energy…
”
- Sydney Morning Herald, 2003 (Sydney Opera House)
“A young artist who has achieved the right blend of attainments and artistic creativity, ingenious in its instrumental technique and pleasing in harmony...
”
- The Times of India, Ahmedabad 1999
“Ayaan is to be commended for his control over his instrument. He displayed a fine sense of balance. This maturity often eludes those far older...
”
- The Hindustan Times, New Delhi 1999
“Ayaan showed definite advancement towards maturity which kept in harness impressive technical acumen....”
- The Telegraph, Calcutta, 1998
“Frenzy of melodic activity....
”
- The Telegraph, Calcutta, 1998
“Ayaan Ali Bangash already shows some of his father's authority....
”
- The New York Times, 1997 (Carnegie Hall)
“Amaan and Ayaan are the youngest members of India's oldest Sarod playing family. They have already recorded CDs and played, among other places, at Carnegie Hall and Prince Charles's Highgrove estate....
”
“Both brothers have developed individual and distinctive musical voices at a very young age, and both look set to become central figures in North Indian classical music-worthy heirs to their father's crown…
”
- Songlines World music Magazine, UK 2003
“India's No. 1 Sarod playing family.
”
- India in New York, 2001
“Wizards of India Interplay”
- Washington Post, 2001
“Coming Masters…
”
- The New York Times 2000 (Carnegie Hall)
“Amaan and Ayaan are the youngest members of India's oldest Sarod playing family. They have already recorded CDs and played, among other places, at Carnegie Hall and Prince Charles's Highgrove estate....
”
- Newsweek, 1997
“Peerless sons of incomparable father....
”
- The Statesman, New Delhi 1999
“Chips of the old block enthrall audience....
”
- Chips of the old block enthrall audience....
“Brothers mesmerize listeners....
”
- The Asian Age, New Delhi 1998
JULY 28
Bach and Raga
Amaan Ali Bangash, Ayaan Ali Bangash and Jennifer Pike, Violin
Wigmore Hall, London
JULY 27
Wigmore Hall
Amjad Ali Khan, Sarod x Britten Sinfonia
London
JULY 27
Guitar to Sarod
Amaan Ali Bangash, Ayaan Ali Bangash and Sean Shibe
