Krishna Bhatt & Anindo Chatterjee, Rāg Charukeshi part 1

This the alap (solo) portion of a concert recorded on February 4, 2007 in Calcautta. A rare meeting of two legendary maestros, Pandit Krishna Bhatt on sitar and Pandit Anindo Chatterjee on tabla, it features a rendition of Rāg Charukeshi. This first section of a rāga performance--known as alap--is where the notes and mood of the rāga are slowly revealed. In addition, Krishna Bhatt is introducing the swarmandala for drone accompaniment, an instrument normally only heard in vocal performances. The swarmandala is being played by Ehren Hanson.

For more information about the artists you may visit their websites below:
Pandit Krishna Bhatt: http://krishnabhatt.com

Pandit Anindo Chatterjee: http://anindochatterjee.com/

Category:

Music

Tags:

• sitar
• krishna
• mohan
• bhatt
• anindo
• chatterjee
• calcutta
• concert

[dreamofavalon]

My bestest friend, love of 20 years is here! Time to party, I love you Krishna~~~<3<3

[dkmkartha]

The best Sitar Chaarukeshi I have heard!! Excptionally beautiful and majestic!!! No chaaturya pradarshanam at all!! Only the deepest of commitment to the soul of the Raaga. Very nuanced recording as well. Thank you to Pandit Krshna Bhatt and the uploader!!

[kariaudar]

Restrained and dignified melancholy. Beautifully done!

[dajuin]

Thanks for posting!

Maestro Krishna Bhatt deserves to be heard more.