So this was an opportunity that we had been waiting for months. It was good 3 years back when I had attended a similar concert : Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia accompanied by Ustad Zakir Hussein. Two names who need no introduction were performing in Bangalore.
But the excitement was kind of shortlived.
Bangalore traffic set us back by good 1 hour !!! On reaching we were greeted by the parking attendant saying “No Parking Saaarrr” but somehow we squeezed the little car and grabbed our tickets.
The event was a so called fully covered event and the expectations came crashing down the moment I saw cheap broken plastic chairs as if it was some political rally ! When I had booked, it appeared as if it was in an auditorium. Least did I know that Palace Grounds were only grounds 
and they would have hordes of food stalls around.
Anyways we sat and tried to listen to the maestros there were people walking all around with food, kids chirping, sponsors playing their messages on the screens and what not.
The worst bit I guess was there was an delay in the screen that showed the event to underdogs sitting at the back row ! A good notable delay of 2 seconds from the music.
After a lot of grumbling within myself I just closed my eyes and opened my ears only to the masters of music. BEST of the BEST were playing in front of us. And in bits and pieces it was an awesome experience. Not that I understand Raags and Taals so well but I really enjoy the sound of music playing and thats what I did for good one hour.
Next time there is a concert out here I am going to do my homework about the place.
