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Pandit Goswami is one of the foremost sarangi players of our country. He brings a refreshing perspective with his rare command over the subtleties of his instrument – a currency that has proven itself an instant draw for his listeners time and again. His grandfather, Anmol Chand Goswami, was a noted exponent of Haveli Sangeet, an ancient form of North Indian devotional singing, and the family’s vocal traditions have influenced his style (how? What do you hear?). First trained in sarangi under Kanhaiya Lal, he went on to study under esteemed Benares gurus including Hanuman Prasad Mishra and Rajan & Sajan Mishra. He is in demand as a soloist as well as an accompanist.
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Raag Bihag is regarded as a sringar rasa raga, that is, it is headily romantic. In this recital, Pandit Bharat Bhushan Goswami plays an alap, vilambit composition in Ektal and two drut compositions in Teental. Prabhu Edouard supports him on the tabla, giving each piece, its innate sense of drama and purpose through his restrained delivery and tasteful, crisp solos in between.

A traditional and very popular raga, Bihag is known for its well-defined features and expansive persona that also accommodates a vivadi swar (dissonant note) as a beauty enhancer. Many believe that it was originated before 16th century. It belongs to the Kalyan thaat and its jati is audav-sampurna. It omits Re and Dha in its ascent and deploys a whiff of Teevra Ma in its descent. Rest of the swars are shuddh or pure. Its vadi swar is Ga (3rd) and the samvadi swar is Ni (7th). Its arohana and avarohana are as follows:

S G M P N S’

S’N D P, m P, G M G, R S Despite its heptatonic descent, the gliding presence of Re and Dha is rather weak; so is the vivadi Teevra Ma. And yet, together they etch a distinct character of the raga which stands on its own in the company GMG swara-sangati (note-combination). This separates it from Bihagda, Maru Bihag etc. Its pleasing mood and uncomplicated gait attract both – the artistes and their listeners.

Musicians

Pandit Bharat Bhushan Goswami (sarangi)
Prabhu Edouard (tabla)
Raag Bihag, Thaat: Kalyan, Samay: evening
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