Santoor

Santoor is a studio album by Indian classical santoor player Tarun Bhattacharya, released on January 1, 1996. The album showcases Bhattacharya’s performance on the santoor, a hammered dulcimer instrument central to Hindustani classical music. The release format and label remain undocumented in available sources.

The album features three tracks that highlight traditional raga-based compositions and rhythmic structures. The opening track presents Raag Hament, followed by an aochar gat in Teen Taal and a faster variation of the same taal. The second composition explores Raag Nat Bhairav, accompanied by an aochar gat set to Nasruk taal. The final track includes a thumri in Misra Khamaj rendered in Taal Dadra.

Tarun Bhattacharya’s interpretation emphasizes the santoor’s melodic and percussive capabilities, adhering to the improvisational frameworks of Hindustani classical music. The album’s repertoire reflects his training under santoor maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, though specific recording details, session musicians, or production credits are not publicly confirmed. The release contributes to the documented discography of instrumental Hindustani classical albums from the mid-1990s.