Râga Mohanam: Âlâpana

L. Subramaniam recorded Rāga Mohanam: Ālāpana for the 1984 album Le violon de l’Inde du Sud. The track appears as side A1 on the original 12\" vinyl release. The composition spans 4 minutes and 50 seconds. Ocora issued the album in 1984.

The recording showcases Subramaniam’s interpretation of ālāpana, an improvised melodic exposition in Carnatic music. The rāga Mohanam serves as the foundational scale for the performance. The album highlights Subramaniam’s adaptation of South Indian classical violin techniques to a Western concert format.

Le violon de l’Inde du Sud represents a collaboration between Subramaniam and Ocora, a label specializing in world and traditional music recordings. The vinyl format preserves the acoustic nuances of the violin, emphasizing tonal clarity and dynamic range. No additional artists or accompanists are credited for this specific track in the available context.

The release date of 1984 aligns with Subramaniam’s period of international recognition, during which he introduced Carnatic violin traditions to global audiences. The album’s title translates to The Violin of South India, reflecting its focus on Subramaniam’s instrumental virtuosity within the Carnatic repertoire.