International reviews Scintillating performance Boston Globe, U.S.A The Mozart of Indian music Isthmus, Milwaukee U.S.A his meditative improvisations unfold with steeply patience, developing melodic patterns with the kind of measured austerity one usually encounters only in dhrupad music Critic’s Choice, Chicago reader, U.S.A Irshad was exceptional The Guardian, England Feast of music for the hungry The Times, England The blurred speed of hands. Amazing range of beautiful music from children till in their teens to old people were all hypnotized, everybody sat in complete awe Irish Times, Ireland To watch him play is like watching a man go through a mystical experience. A young musician in the audience said 'It was mind expanding I could listen for ever Star India Journal, Canada An Advocate of Indian traditional music New Straits Times, MalaysiaNew Straits Times, Malaysia This was music at its spontaneous, vibrant & sensual. One scarcely needed to be an expert in Indian Music to get the message. At times the brilliant flights of fingers and feelings had one sitting almost on the edge of the seat South China Morning Post, China Irshad has already successfully secured a sound foothold in the world of music Bangladesh Observer, Bangladesh Listening to Khan perform is somewhat of a mind-bending. ...Khan feels and feeds off the energy from the audience... ...a stunning, jaw-dropping display of virtuosity The Record, Kitchener, Canada Irshad Khan's supreme technique on the Sitar clearly marks him to be one of the most dynamic sitarists of today Detroit News, U.S.A Amazing performer, who has thrilled audiences around the world. audiences always leave his concerts with a feeling of having been in the presence of a virtually superhuman musician, whose virtuosic command of this difficult ancient instrument is equaled by his subtlety and drama K-W Chamber Mus. Soc. Press Release, Canada His instrument emulates the sounds of birds and waterfalls. Emotions, colours and expressions coming to life. The chords create poetry The Lance, Windsor, Canada There is a pulsating, lively energy field around Irshad Khan, a space that radiates with his inner fire and creative vigor. There are no short cuts to his all round greatness Gulf News, Dubai, U.A.E Charismatic music mesmerizes audience The Toronto Star, Canada My vision is to bring in quality and traditional classical music to the forefront. I also aim to enhance the quality of music, people are currently listening to. Mumbai Mirror, India
Indian reviews His new album "Desires" presents a fresh sound, something completely different from what we have heard on the last 20-odd albums. The Statesman, India a musician extraordinaire…the best contemporary sitar and surbahar exponent, Irshad Khan is a musical magic by himself Times of India, Goa, Bangalore "I feel what I sing is resonated with a lot of feeling through the notes of this instrument" Times of India, Mumbai …breathtaking virtuosity.…variety of Taans played with unparalleled speed.…meends as sweet as honey drops…. Navbharat, Gwalior ‘A’ class affair Midday, Bombay He has a sensitive temperament and human touch of fingers Times of India, Delhi In technical mastery over the instruments and in all round virtuosity, Irshad has reached the hallmark through uncompromising hard work, and has set an example to be followed by all young formative artists The Statesman, Calcutta Irshad in true form Amrita Bazar Patrica, W.Bengal his music bears testimony to a sound basic training, razor-sharp aesthetic sense, incessant riyaz and fertile imagination Times of India, Bombay Gifted Musician Telegraph, Calcutta To listen to Irshad Khan was to set up on a voyage in a sea of sonorous sound. He held his listeners spell bound, and there is no doubt that he has earned a niche for himself in the edifice of Indian Classical music Times of India, Bombay Irshad Khan is a type of Sitar maestro whom one would like to hear again and again Times of India, Lucknow