Ravi Shankar, Yaman Kalyan, Raga-Mala, Sitar Concerto 2, Roerich

Ravi Shankar (1920- ), Yaman Kalyan (Largo moderato), Raga-Mala (Sitar Concerto No. 2),
Ravi Shankar, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Metha.
Works by Nicholas Roerich, aka Nikolai Konstantinovich Rerikh, Никола́й Константи́нович Рéрих (1874- 1947).

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Ravi Shankar
• Sitar Concerto
• London Philharmonic Orchestra
• Zubin Metha
• Nicholas Roerich
• classical music
• painting
• India
• Himalayas

[subhammukherjeersgis]

It is heavenly!...Just .....Sorry I couldn't express what I'm feeling now.....thanks a lot for sharing!

[mangott]

@subhammukherjeersgis Thank you so much for your wonderful inspirational comment that means so much to me!

[apdoshi70]

the sitar parts were brilliant. However, the orchestration was kind of boring( I mean all the strings were in unison all the time). Ravi Shankar should have let someone else arranged the orchestral parts

[mangott]

@apdoshi70 Actually, it was written that way intentionally. Because this is primarily Indian music, not "Western" music, it deals with textures and dimensions of sound very different from Western "harmonic foundations". As far as the concentration of the orchestration, Ravi Shankar states "the harmonic and contrapuntal structure will not be...so dense and heavy as to blur or kill the beauty of the ragas."

[dalairebel]

I love this piece,Yaman Klayan. Beautiful!!!

[mangott]

@dalairebel Thank you for your encouragment and comment! It is such a pleasure for me to present this touching music along with the sensitive paintings. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[barbadosnilba]

I did forget to mention Zubeenji ..we should proud of him as a best conductor and son of India !

[barbadosnilba]

Dear Shri. Mangott, thank you very much! I am indebted to you for uploading the whole 'Raag-mala'. As Yaman Kalyan is known for its purity,sacredness and majesty, Shri Ravishankar and Roerich had perfectly arranged and written the this composition and done a fantastic job. Trumpets, drums and clarinet leaves a unforgettable impression..thanks once again..!

[apdoshi70]

@mangott what's the point of making fusion if your not going to change anything. Indian classical might actually sound better with some counterpoint in it. Also having such a powerhouse of an orchestra but doing nothing with it is like having a sports car but never driving it over 100km/hr. I am not saying it is bad music, it is great music,but it can be made better by taking the strengths of both the styles of music. ( just my opinion though, I may be wrong)

[mangott]

@Trees308 Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I'm so glad you liked it, and of course I'll keep it going so others can share our enthusiasm for this glorious music and visual art.