Ken Zuckerman, a sarod virtuoso, studied for 37 years under Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, a legendary Indian sarod master, and directs the Ali Akbar College of Music in Switzerland.
Performer Biography
Anindo Chatterjee, a tabla player, is known for his power, speed, clarity, and extensive knowledge of repertoire, making him a significant figure in Indian culture.
Album & Artwork
This album presents a dialogue between the musical cultures of European Middle Ages and North Indian classical music, despite their separation by time and geography.
Compositional Technique
North Indian classical music, which is largely improvised, is based on the creative interplay between raga (melody) and tala (rhythm).
Instruments
The dhotar, a folk instrument related to the sarod, is used on this album to accompany monophonic songs and for instrumental solos.
Recording & Production
This CD was recorded as a live studio performance, with each piece limited to one or two takes, to capture the spontaneous and improvised excitement of a live concert.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's comparative concept is based on the fact that both North Indian and medieval European musical traditions are built upon melodic modes or modality.
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