Amazing Sarod | Raag Bhimpalasi | Debasmita Bhattacharya | Music of India

#darbarfestival | Debasmita Bhattacharya is a sarodia from the new generation. Her rendition of the afternoon Raag Bhimpalasi is romantic yet sombre, demonstrating both patience and passion. ► Join our newsletter at http://www.darbar.org/newsletter for the finest in Indian classical music and dance, and watch full length exclusive concerts in pristine HD on the Darbar Player: http://www.darbar.org/darbarplayer Debasmita plays in London on Sun 19 May 2019, performing Hindustani classical music in the intimate setting of the Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room. Tickets available here: http://www.darbar.org/other-concerts/Debasmita-Bhattacharya--Music-of-India/4 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about the music: Debasmita Bhattacharya is one of India’s finest young sarod players, representing the rich musical tradition of her native Kolkata. Her style blends the expansive mindset of modern musicians with an old-school patience. She began learning with her sarodi father Debashish Bhattacharya, then entered the tutelage of the late maestro Buddhadev Das Gupta. She made an acclaimed UK debut in 2017, and continues to demonstrate that gender should be no barrier to instrumental mastery. “[The sarod] is considered as a male dominated instrument…I accepted the challenge and every morning I try to prove myself by improving my playing...music has no boundaries...it is only for the human.” Debasmita on Indian classical’s global audience: “I ended up my tour with Darbar Festival. It was really interesting to observe the Western audience...what really amazed me is that Western audiences respond to Indian music the same way we do. They are very attentive and particular. They value silence and space between notes.” Hear more of her sarod here: -Raag Kaunsi Kanada | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaMVOat0s30 -Raag Mishra Pahadi | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmQDRWNi2HA -Raag Bhairavi | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_R0S0ftugw Bhimpalasi is an afternoon raga, said to evoke sringara [attraction, romantic love]. It uses the notes of Kafi thaat, with an aroha [ascent] of nSgmPnS and an avroh [descent] of SnDPmgRS. Characteristically, Dha and Re only appear in the descending line, and tend to be approached from the notes immediately above. Ma is the vadi [king note]. It is similar in shape to the Western Dorian mode, and the closest Carnatic raga is Abheri. Hear a playlist of Bhimpalasi performances here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfMHiTIm-zc&list=PLUF0f6tPgIwjTTQkeXYYOqciam6_soZ5w Recorded for Darbar in 2015, Guptipara, West Bengal -Debasmita Bhattacharya (sarod) Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir, thrill and inspire. Through shared experiences and digital connectivity we ensure that one of the world’s finest art forms reaches the widest possible audience. Founded in 2006, we deliver premium quality live events, music education, broadcasts and online engagement through promoting artistic innovation and creative technology. We are also committed to providing a platform for new talent from India and the UK. All Rights Reserved ©2019 Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Trust