Description
Ravi Shankar In Portrait: A Musical Journey of a Legend 2 DVD Set
UPC: 809478000433
Product Details:
- Title: Ravi Shankar In Portrait
- Format: Double DVD Set
- Discs: 2 DVDs
- Disc 1: 'Between Two Worlds' (Documentary)
- Disc 2: 'Live in Concert' (Concert Recording)
- Extras:Running Time: Approximately 100 minutes
- 'Benares Ghat' – Ravi Shankar teaches a new piece to his students
- The sitar & Indian music – A personal introduction by Ravi Shankar
- Illustrated booklet with notes and biographies in English, French, and German
- Video Format: PAL
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
- Audio: Dolby Digital Surround Sound, LPCM Stereo
- Region: All Regions
- Release Year: 2002
- Publishers: Opus Arte, BBC
Product Features
- Definitive documentary capturing two years of Ravi Shankar's life
- Exclusive archival footage from the 1930s to the present day
- Live concert featuring two ragas performed in London
- Collaborations with daughter Anoushka Shankar and tabla maestros Bikram Ghosh and Tanmoy Bose
- Bonus features including a masterclass and personal introduction
- Multilingual illustrated booklet
- High-quality audio and video presentation
- Compatible with all DVD regions
Overview
"Ravi Shankar In Portrait" offers an intimate glimpse into the life and legacy of India's legendary sitar virtuoso, Ravi Shankar. This double DVD set combines a profound documentary with an enchanting live concert, encapsulating the essence of his seven-decade-long musical journey.
Disc 1: "Between Two Worlds" explores two transformative years of Shankar's life, filmed across India and the United States. The documentary highlights his groundbreaking collaborations with Western icons like George Harrison, John Coltrane, and Yehudi Menuhin. Rich archival footage from the 1930s onwards provides a historical tapestry of his influence on global music.
Disc 2: "Live in Concert" captures a mesmerizing performance at London's Union Chapel in the summer of 2002. Joined by his daughter, the esteemed sitarist Anoushka Shankar, and renowned tabla players Bikram Ghosh and Tanmoy Bose, Ravi Shankar delivers soul-stirring renditions of Raga Anandi Kalyan and Raga Rangeela Piloo.
Interesting Facts
- Global Ambassador: Ravi Shankar played a pivotal role in introducing Indian classical music to international audiences, significantly influencing Western musicians and the global music scene.
- Grammy Laureate: He was a recipient of five Grammy Awards, celebrating his exceptional contributions to music.
- Cultural Icon: Awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, recognizing his service to the nation through art.
- Family Heritage: Anoushka Shankar continues her father's legacy, becoming a celebrated musician in her own right.
- Historic Collaborations: His partnership with George Harrison led to the Concert for Bangladesh, one of the first major music charity events.
Track Listing
Disc 1: Between Two Worlds
- Full-Length Documentary Film
Disc 2: Live in Concert
- Raga Anandi Kalyan
- Raga Rangeela Piloo
Publishers
- Television Director: Mark Kidel
- Television Producers (Documentary): Jane Weiner & Nicolas Blanc
- Television Producer (Concert): Ferenc van Damme
- DVD Producer for Opus Arte: Ferenc van Damme
- DVD Executive for BBC: Jane Carter
- DVD Design, Authoring, and Encoding: Stream Digital Media
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