Instrumental Classical Sarod & Violin

Instrumental Classical Sarod & Violin is a compilation album featuring recordings by Ustad Allauddin Khan Saheb, a prominent figure in Hindustani classical music. The album centers on his performances on the sarod, accompanied by violin in select compositions. Megaphone released the collection on CD in 2003 as an official publication.

The album comprises 12 tracks that showcase traditional ragas and instrumental gats. Notable selections include Lalit, a slow-paced alaap exploration; Jila Bilambit, a rhythmic piece in vilambit laya; and Tilak Kamode Gat, a composition emphasizing intricate taan patterns. Other tracks feature Behag Gat, Vairabi Gat, and Gara Gat, each demonstrating Khan’s command of melodic phrasing and rhythmic precision. The album also includes Sindhura, Maru Khambaj, and Malgunja, alongside two kirtan renditions that highlight devotional elements within the classical framework.

The release date aligns with the 2003 publication by Megaphone, though specific recording dates for the original performances remain undocumented in available sources. The album serves as a posthumous tribute to Khan, who passed in 1972, preserving his contributions to the Maihar gharana and his influence on subsequent generations of instrumentalists. The format adheres to a standard CD release with no additional remastering or annotation details provided in the context.