Pandit Shivkumar Sharma | Raag Puriya Kalyan

Experience the unmatched genius of the legendary pioneer of the classical santoor, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. Recorded live on 20 September 2015 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, during the Darbar Festival, this release showcases a deeply expressive, majestic interpretation of Raag Puriya Kalyan.

Belonging to the Marwa scale (Thaat) and traditionally performed in the late afternoon, this raga evokes a profound emotional landscape. As Pandit Sharma notes, the true flavor of a raga belongs to the mood and temperament of the master interpreting it. He introduces the evening framework with a sparkling, serene alap, delicately exploring the lower octaves before building into a vibrant jod full of dynamic modulation and majesty.

The performance seamlessly transitions into a brilliant mid-tempo (madhyalay) composition set to the elegant 10-beat Jhaptal cycle, culminating in a rapid, exhilarating conclusion in drut Ektaal.

He is accompanied by the phenomenal Satyajit Talwalkar on the tabla and Takahiro Arai on the tanpura, creating an immersive, world-class listening experience that brings the warmth of the concert hall straight to your home.

Performers:
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma – Santoor
Satyajit Talwalkar – Tabla
Takahiro Arai – Tanpura