Live Concert SWARUTSAV 2000 Vol. 1

Live Concert SWARUTSAV 2000 Vol. 1 is a live album by Hindustani classical vocalist Kishori Amonkar. The recording captures a performance from the Swarutsav 2000 festival, a series of concerts dedicated to Indian classical music. The album released on January 1, 2001 in a physical format, though the specific label remains undocumented in available sources.

The release features two extended tracks, each centered on a distinct raga. The first composition explores Raga Vibhas through two bandishes: E Nara Hara Narayan in vilambit (slow tempo) set to rupak tala (7-beat cycle), followed by Mora Re in drut (fast tempo) teentala (16-beat cycle). The second track presents Raga Loor Sarang with the devotional bhajan Rasiyo Bulaye, showcasing Amonkar’s interpretation of the raga’s lyrical and melodic contours.

Amonkar’s performance emphasizes the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana style, characterized by intricate taan patterns, microtonal oscillations, and a balance between technical precision and emotional depth. The album serves as a documented example of her late-career concerts, where she frequently expanded traditional raga structures with improvisational spontaneity. No additional session musicians or accompanying instrumentalists are credited in the available tracklist, though live classical performances typically include tabla and tanpura support.

The Swarutsav series, from which this volume originates, was organized to celebrate classical music traditions, though specific details about the 2000 edition’s venue, organizers, or broader programming remain unverified in public records. The album’s release date suggests it was compiled and distributed posthumously or near the end of Amonkar’s active recording period, as she passed away in 2017. Further archival or liner notes could provide context on the concert’s reception or historical significance within her discography.