Description
Ravi Shankar – The Master | 3-CD Set Compilation
Product Information
- UPC: 028947787983
- Product Type: 3-CD Compilation Set
- Genre: Folk, World & Country
- Style: Indian Classical, Hindustani Classical
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon – 477 8798
- Release Year: 2010
- Country of Release: Europe
Overview
"Ravi Shankar – The Master" is a specially priced 3-CD compilation released by Deutsche Grammophon in honor of the label’s 90th birthday and as a tribute to one of the greatest sitar masters of all time. This collection presents Ravi Shankar’s most iconic recordings, capturing the profound depth and spiritual beauty of Hindustani classical music. Featuring masterful performances accompanied by tabla virtuoso Alla Rakha and other distinguished musicians, this set spans comprehensive ragas such as Jogeshwari and Hameer, as well as collaborative works with international artists. The compilation is a celebration of Ravi Shankar’s enduring legacy and his role as a cultural ambassador who brought Indian classical music to the world stage.
Product Features
- Format: 3 Audio CDs
- Total Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes
- Genre: Indian Classical, Hindustani Classical
- Language: Instrumental (Indian Classical Music)
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon
- Release Year: 2010
- Region: Europe
- Packaging: Standard jewel case with booklet (not specified)
Interesting Facts
- Tribute by Philip Glass: Composer Philip Glass praises Ravi Shankar as a living master of music, bridging ancient tradition with contemporary relevance.
- Collaborations: The compilation features tabla legend Alla Rakha, and includes international musicians such as Susumu Miyashita (koto) and Hozan Yamamoto (shakuhachi), highlighting Ravi Shankar’s global musical influence.
- Homage to Gandhi and Baba Allauddin: Several ragas are dedicated to revered figures, emphasizing the spiritual and cultural depth in Shankar’s compositions.
- Deutsche Grammophon Legacy: Released by one of the world’s most prestigious classical music labels, reinforcing the artistic stature of this collection.
Track Listing
CD 1 – The Spirit Of India – Ravi Shankar Plays Ragas
Raga Jogeshwari (50:07)
- Alap (Tabla: Alla Rakha; Tambura: Mrs. Jiban, Mrs. Widya) – 13:41
- Jor (Tabla: Alla Rakha; Tambura: Mrs. Jiban, Mrs. Widya) – 12:40
- Gat I (Tala: Jhap-Tal) (Tabla: Alla Rakha; Tambura: Mrs. Jiban, Mrs. Widya) – 17:10
- Gat II (Tala: Ek-Tal) (Tabla: Alla Rakha; Tambura: Mrs. Jiban, Mrs. Widya) – 6:36
Raga Hameer (24:22) - Raga Hameer (Tabla: Alla Rakha; Tambura: Mrs. Jiban, Mrs. Widya) – 24:22
CD 2 – Ravi Shankar – Homage To Mahatma Gandhi
- Raga Mohan Kauns (Tabla: Alla Rakha; Tambura: Sunil Kumar Banerjee; Tambura, Bass: Prodyot Sen) – 24:00
- Raga Gara (Tabla: Alla Rakha; Tambura: Mrs. Widya; Tambura, Bass: Mrs. Jiban) – 17:42
- Tala Forodast (Tabla: Alla Rakha; Tambura: Mrs. Widya) – 10:46
CD 3 – Ravi Shankar & Friends – Towards The Rising Sun
- Padhasapa (Koto: Susumu Miyashita) – 8:40
- Kaharwa (Tabla: Alla Rakha) – 4:59
- Improvisation On The Theme Of "Rodukan" (Koto: Susumu Miyashita; Shakuhachi: Hozan Yamamoto; Tabla: Alla Rakha; Tambura: Prodyot Sen) – 10:46
- Namah Shivaya (Shakuhachi: Hozan Yamamoto; Tabla: Alla Rakha) – 7:59
- Tribute To Nippon (Tabla: Alla Rakha) – 13:20
- Raga Hemant (Homage To Baba Allauddin) (Tabla: Alla Rakha; Tambura [Bass]: Prodyot Sen; Tambura [Treble]: Sunil Kumar Banerjee) – 23:35
Publishers
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Polydor K.K.
Copyright © – Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
Rights Society: BIEM/SABAM
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