Name: Shankar: Concerto for Sitar and Orchestra
Brand: Ravi Shankar

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Catalogue number

0190296266959

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Black

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-11-04

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Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

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Standard:20

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Ravi Shankar

Genre GB

Rest of World

Label GB

Warners

Ravi Shankar was a renowned Hindustani sitar player and composer. Born on April 7, 1920 in Varanasi, India, he became one of the most influential musicians of his time. As the first husband of *Annapurna Devi* and former son-in-law of *Allauddin Khan*, Ravi Shankar's musical lineage was exceptional. He was also the father of *Norah Jones*, *Anoushka Shankar*, and *Shubhendra Shankar*. With his distinctive style and virtuosity, he captivated audiences worldwide.

Throughout his career, Ravi Shankar collaborated with numerous artists and enriched Indian classical music. His mesmerizing performances on the sitar earned him international acclaim. His unique compositions combined traditional ragas with innovative elements, pushing boundaries and creating new possibilities for Indian music.

On December 11, 2012, Ravi Shankar passed away in San Diego, USA. His legacy lives on through his extensive discography and influence on future generations of musicians. Artists such as *Ali Akbar Khan*, *Nikhil Banerjee*, *Anoushka Shankar*, and many others have been inspired by his genius. Ravi Shankar's contributions to music will forever be remembered as he continues to inspire listeners around the world.

This album features Ravi Shankar’s first Concerto for sitar, commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra in 1970; it was the first album André Previn recorded for EMI Classics (now Warner Classics), in 1971. The work was premiered at London's Royal Festival Hall on 28 January 1971 and sets a sitar recital of four ragas (including one by Ravi Shankar’s guru Allauddin Khan, adapted for the concerto) across four movements and within the grand sweep of a full western orchestra.

Shankar: Concerto for Sitar and Orchestra

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