Dadra in Raga Bhairavi

Maestro’s Choice: Series One: Violin is a classical album featuring North Indian (Hindustani) instrumental music. Violinist N. Rajam performs as the primary artist. The release date and label remain undocumented in available sources.

The album includes traditional compositions adapted for violin. Track 3, titled Dadra in Raga Bhairavi, spans 9 minutes and 39 seconds. The piece adheres to the dadra tala (6-beat rhythmic cycle) and explores Raga Bhairavi, a morning raga characterized by its use of all seven swaras (notes) in both ascent and descent, with emphasis on the komal re (flattened second) and komal ni (flattened seventh). The composition structure follows the improvisational framework typical of Hindustani classical music, incorporating alaap, jod, and jhala sections where applicable, though specific sectional timings are not detailed in public records.

N. Rajam’s interpretation reflects her training under her father A. Narayana Iyer and her later association with the Mewati gharana under Jasraj. The recording captures her signature bowing technique, which balances sustained notes (meend) with rapid taans (melodic runs). Accompaniment details, including supporting artists on tabla or tanpura, are not explicitly credited in the available context.

The album Maestro’s Choice: Series One: Violin forms part of a curated collection, though the total number of tracks, full tracklist, and production specifics remain partially or fully undocumented. The release is recognized as a representative work of Rajam’s discography, which spans over six decades of Hindustani classical performances.