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The Rao Trio

Music has always crossed borders. With the Rao Trio, it crosses generations too. Parents Pandit Shubhendra Rao and Maestro Saskia Rao-de Haas perform with their son Ishaan Leonard Rao on sitar, Indian cello, and piano, respectively. Together as the Rao Trio, they blend classical and contemporary, Western and Eastern, tradition and experimentation. They move effortlessly from Bach to Bhupali, Western classical form meeting Hindustani raga in the same breath. And they continue to create new work. Their latest piece, “Triveni,” means the meeting of three rivers—a fitting name for three instruments, three traditions, and one bloodline, converging into a single sound. For this performance, percussionist Amit Kavthekar joins the trio on tabla. This performance is part of the Bill and Mary Meyer Concert Series and co-presented with District of Raga. The Bill and Mary Meyer Concert Series is generously made possible by the Bill and Mary Meyer Concert Series Endowment. Suntory is the Lead Corporate Sponsor of… Venue: Asian Art Museum. Building: West Building. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free. Register in advance (recommended). Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rao-trio-tickets-2002658315933?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true. Categories: After Five. Performances. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, December 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 9:00 PM.