Raga Bageshwari: Two Compositions in Teental

Raga Bageshwari: Two Compositions in Teental is a track from the album Sarod Trilogy by Indian classical musician Amjad Ali Khan. Released on November 30, 2004, under Navras Records, the album features Khan on the sarod, a prominent string instrument in Hindustani classical music. The track spans 21 minutes and 39 seconds and appears as the third piece on the CD-format release.

The composition explores Raga Bageshwari, a melodic framework associated with the late evening or early night raag tradition. Khan performs two distinct compositions set to Teental, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle commonly used in North Indian classical music. The recording showcases his improvisational techniques, including alaap, jod, and jhala, followed by structured compositions accompanied by tabla and tanpura. The album does not specify collaborating artists for this track, though tabla accompaniment is standard in such performances.

Sarod Trilogy comprises three discs, each dedicated to different ragas and compositions. The release highlights Khan’s mastery of the sarod, emphasizing intricate fingering, meend (glissando), and gamak (ornamentation) techniques. The label Navras Records produced the album for global distribution, targeting audiences of Hindustani classical music. No additional production credits or session details are publicly documented for this specific track.

The track exemplifies Khan’s interpretive approach to traditional ragas, blending technical precision with emotional expression. The 2004 release followed his established career as a leading exponent of the sarod, with prior collaborations including performances with the Symphony Orchestra of India and international festivals. Further details about the recording location, engineers, or additional musicians remain unverified in available sources.