About Serendipity Festival: Thumri in the Chamber
Age Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+
Curated by Zubin Balaporia
The grand finale of Serendipity Birmingham 2025 explores the Indian vocal tradition Thumri. Mumbai-based keyboard player and composer Zubin Balaporia directs a supergroup of Indian vocalists and instrumentalists, bass, percussion and strings to offer a fresh perspective on one of Hindustani music’s most cherished traditions. Thumri embraces poetry, storytelling and improvisation; Balaporia and his musicians remain true to its traditions whilst reinventing it for today’s audiences in a way that amplifies its delicate multi-layered beauty.
Commissioned by Serendipity Arts for Serendipity Arts Festival 2024.
Zubin Balaporia music director and keyboards
Vijay Prakash, Priyanka Barve vocals
Sarang Kulkarni sarod
Ojas Adhiya tabla
Gino Banks percussion
Sheldon D’Silva bass
NastyaSaraswati violin
Dielle Braganza viola
Shirish Malhotra viola
Vian Pereira cello
Booking Info
Wheelchair Users and Disabled Patrons
If you require a wheelchair position (subject to availability) please call the Box Office on 0121 289 6343.
A range of tickets and services are available under our Access Scheme. To find out more, or to join the Access Scheme, email boxoffice@bmusic.co.uk or call us on 0121 289 6343.
Running Times
Our performance running times are usually confirmed close to the show. Where available we'll post the times as soon as we can get them, so check back about a week before for updates. Performance running times are approximate and subject to change.
Getting here
- Symphony Hall
Broad Street
Birmingham
B1 2EA - More info