Raga Bageshri

Raga Bageshri is a track from pianist and composer Utsav Lal’s 2016 studio album The Fluid Piano. Lal recorded the piece as the third track on the release, presenting a solo performance on the fluid piano, an instrument capable of microtonal adjustments. The composition spans 31 minutes and 46 seconds, exploring the melodic and improvisational frameworks of the eponymous raga within the Hindustani classical tradition.

The album The Fluid Piano appeared on July 1, 2016, in CD format. Lal’s interpretation of Raga Bageshri emphasizes the raga’s characteristic phrases and emotional depth, often associated with late evening or nighttime performances in classical Indian music. The fluid piano’s adaptable tuning system permits precise intonation aligned with the shruti (microtonal intervals) of the raga, a feature central to Lal’s artistic approach in this recording.

Limited documentation exists on the production label or additional contributing artists for this release. The tracklist and album metadata confirm Lal as the sole credited performer. The recording stands as part of a broader exploration of Indian classical music through Western instrumental adaptations, a recurring theme in Lal’s discography.