Rag Rageshwari

Breath of the Rose is a studio album of North Indian classical vocal music released in 1993 by Water Lily Acoustics. The recording features Ustad Salamat Ali Khan as the primary artist. The label issued the album in CD format.

The album opens with a 20-minute-21-second rendition of Rag Rageshwari, a rare raga associated with the late evening or early night. Khan performs the composition in the khyal style, accompanied by traditional instrumental support. The track listing and additional performance details beyond the first composition remain undocumented in the provided context.

Salamat Ali Khan belonged to the Sham Chaurasia gharana, a vocal tradition known for its intricate taan patterns and emotive delivery. His interpretation of Rag Rageshwari reflects the gharana’s emphasis on melodic elaboration and rhythmic precision. The recording captures a live-to-tape session, preserving the acoustic intimacy characteristic of Water Lily Acoustics’ classical catalog.

The album’s production aligns with the label’s focus on high-fidelity recordings of Indian classical music. Water Lily Acoustics, founded in 1987, specialized in unedited, single-take performances to retain the spontaneity of the art form. No reissue or remastered versions of Breath of the Rose are confirmed in the available context.