Raga Bageshwari: Composition in Rupak Taal

Raga Bageshwari: Composition in Rupak Taal is a classical instrumental track performed by sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan. The piece spans 21 minutes and 51 seconds and serves as the second track on the album Sarod Trilogy. Released on November 30, 2004, the album appeared under the Navras Records label in CD format.

The composition adheres to Raga Bageshwari, a melodic framework associated with the late evening or early night raag tradition in Hindustani classical music. Khan employs Rupak Taal, a rhythmic cycle of seven beats divided into three equal divisions (2+2+3), to structure the performance. The track showcases Khan’s signature sarod technique, characterized by intricate meend (glissando), jhala (fast plucking patterns), and expansive alaap-jor-jhala development.

Sarod Trilogy comprises three extended raga explorations, with this track standing as a central representation of Khan’s interpretive approach to semi-classical and traditional repertoires. The album received distribution primarily in physical CD format, targeting audiences of Indian classical music. No additional details about session musicians, recording locations, or alternate releases exist in the provided context.