Raga Reflections Classical Vocal (Audio CD) [Audio CD] Pt. Shivanand Patil

From The Audio CD Credits Artist: Pt. Shivanand Patil Tabla - Pt. Omkar
Gulwadi Harmonium – Ajay Joglekar Sleeve Notes: Geetha Balsaara Photo
Courtesy: Gautam Rajadhyaksha Catalogue No: CDNF150950 Format: Audio CD About
The Audio CD “Raga Reflections: is a series of Classical Music by some of the
best known artistes. A â€Raga’ is the backbone of Indian Classical Music. Each
Raga has a definite shade thus differentiating one from the other. The variety
of Ragas in existence are proof of the richness of Indian Classical Music. The
age-old Guru-Shishya Parampara is a legacy that holds a prime position in
Indian Classical Music. The traditional â€Gurumukh’ or oral translation left
upon the student an indelible impression of the Guru’s style and presentation.
The Guru’s teachings coupled with the disciple’s â€Riyaaz’ and deep pondering
over the Raga’s intricacies, enabled the students in turn to add their own
perspective thus personalizing the Raga, within the permissible boundaries of
elaboration. Spontaneity and Improvisation are the two main factors
highlighting the artiste’s caliber during a Raga presentation. That one moment
of magic during a concert or a live recording, is a true reflection of the
artiste’s years of effort. Every performance is like a new lease of life and
no two presentations even by the same artiste are identical. The artiste’s
personality, state of mind and even the kind of audience is reflected in the
performance thus leaving space for the â€Unknown’ or â€Surprise’ element in a
classical music performance. â€Raga Reflections’ is a unique album of the
artiste’s contribution to a particular Raga, a â€Re