プリアダネシュリー / Puriya Dhaneshri

プリアダネシュリー is a sitar composition performed by Manilal Nag, featured as the opening track on the album シタール幻想2〜眞美のラーガ (Sitar Fantasy 2: The Beauty of Raga). The album released on April 21, 1988, under the SEVEN SEAS label in CD format.

The track exemplifies Nag’s interpretation of the Puriya Dhanashree raga, a classical Indian raga associated with late evening performances. The composition adheres to the traditional alap-jor-jhala structure, followed by a rhythmic gat section. Nag employs the Etawah Baj style of sitar playing, characterized by deep meend (glissando) and intricate taan (melodic phrases).

The album シタール幻想2〜眞美のラーガ serves as the second installment in a series dedicated to raga explorations. The recording captures Nag’s live studio performance without overdubs, preserving the spontaneity of classical Indian improvisation. The liner notes provide minimal context, focusing on the raga’s emotional and technical dimensions. No additional musicians or accompanying instruments are credited in the available documentation.

The release aligns with Nag’s broader discography, which spans traditional raga renditions and experimental fusions. The 1988 CD issue by SEVEN SEAS targeted both Japanese and international audiences, reflecting the era’s growing interest in Indian classical music outside South Asia. The track duration and precise recording location remain undocumented in public sources.