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Shashank Subramanyam

CARDIFF Dora Stoutzker Hall

Monday 30 March 2026
CARDIFF Dora Stoutzker Hall
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Tickets: £18

  • Shashank Subramanyan on stage, playing a bamboo flute. He wears a royal blue shirt, and there are micrphones arounnd him to pick up the sound. A red stage curtain is in the background.

  • Parupallt Phalgun faces the camera, in a floral shirt, with a double-headed drum across his lap. He is seated, outside, with trees in the background - a park environment

The world-renowned Carnatic flautist is accompanied by mridangam maestro Parupalli Phalgun

Shashank Subramanyam is a world-renowned Carnatic flautist celebrated for his mastery of Indian classical music. With tones that shimmer with emotion and depth, Shashank transforms the humble bamboo flute—the most ancient and organic of instruments—into a voice that sings to the soul. Through his innovative playing techniques, effortless precision, and extraordinary breath control, Shashank has elevated the bamboo flute to new heights, captivating audiences across the globe.

“You rarely hear music as thrilling as this; Shashank Subramanyam’s performance sounded like a celebration of life.”
(⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Evening Standard)
Shashank will be accompanied by Parupalli S. Phalgun, a mridangam maestro known for rhythmic dexterity and a deep knowledge of Carnatic theory.

Widely acclaimed for his dexterity, tonal clarity, and refined fingering techniques, Phalgun is a versatile performer whose artistry spans traditional Carnatic concerts, innovative duets, and global collaborative projects, he has shared the stage with some of the most celebrated musicians from India and abroad.