Raga Piloo - Gat

Pannalal Ghosh released Classical Instrumental – Flute Recital in 1971 under the His Master’s Voice label. The album appeared as a 12\" vinyl record and featured a solo flute performance by Ghosh. The recording showcased his mastery of the bansuri, a bamboo transverse flute adapted for North Indian classical music.

The opening track Raga Piloo – Gat occupied side A1 of the vinyl. Ghosh rendered the composition in Raga Piloo, a melodic framework associated with late evening performances. The gat structure followed the traditional khayal-inspired instrumental form, combining alaap-like elaborations with rhythmic jhala sections. The accompaniment details remain undocumented in available sources, though typical ensembles of the period included tabla and tampura support.

Ghosh established the bansuri as a concert instrument in Hindustani classical music through recordings like this one. His technique emphasized breath control and microtonal inflections, aligning with the Maihar gharana principles he studied under Alauddin Khan. The 1971 release marked a period when His Master’s Voice actively cataloged instrumental classical works, though specific production credits for this album are not publicly verified.

Later reissues or digital remasters of Classical Instrumental – Flute Recital have not been officially confirmed. The original vinyl pressing remains a reference for Ghosh’s mid-career output, illustrating his role in expanding the flute’s expressive range within raga traditions. Additional tracks from the album, if any, are not listed in the provided context.