Concerto for Sitar & Orchestra cover

Concerto for Sitar & Orchestra

Ravi Shankar · 1971

51 min · 5 tracks · Indian classical music · Hindustani classical music

A vibrant fusion of traditional Indian ragas and orchestral textures that transcends cultural boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional explorations
  • immersive orchestral textures
  • meditative afternoon listening
  • dynamic raga transitions
  • patient unfolding of themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Concerto for Sitar & Orchestra' was released in 1971, Ravi Shankar had already achieved international acclaim following his performance at Woodstock in 1969. This album marked a significant collaboration with Western classical music, showcasing Shankar's ability to bridge cultures and introduce Indian classical music to a broader audience.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Raga Khamaj 14:22
  • 2 Raga Sindhi Bhairavi 6:13
  • 3 Raga Adana 3:32
  • 4 Raga Manj Khamaj 15:44
  • 5 Morning Love 12:06

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