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Indian music is predominantly melodic in character and
although harmony in its simplest form may be present, it is inherent rather
than deliberate. For the better and finer enjoyment of Indian music Western
audiences will do well to keep all thought of harmony and counterpoint out of
their minds and relax in the rich melody and rhythm as well as the exquisitely
subtle inflections through which the atmosphere of a Raga is built up.

 Indian classical music is not preconceived or
pre-written. Within the framework of the rules governing the Raga and the
limitations on use of particular notes either in ascent or descent, an artiste
has complete freedom for the play of his imagination and his skill. It is this
capacity to improvise and create new patterns at every step that determines the
stature of the artiste.

ARTISTE

 The magic flute of this celebrated artiste was
silenced forever as a result of his untimely death. And Indian classical music
suffered an irreparable loss as Pannalal Ghosh was one of its finest exponents.

 Born on 31^st July 1911 in the Barisal
District of the former East Bengal, now East Pakistan, he evinced keen interest
in music even as a child. In his youth he developed a passion for this simple
instrument and his most significant achievement in the realm of music lies in
the fact that he more than anyone else raised the flute to the status of a
full-fledged concert instrument. There is hardly anything in classical music
that Pannalal Ghosh was not able to interpret on the flute and his performances
were highlighted by the superb technique of pure exposition of the Ragas
coupled with the soft, mellow, and soothing tone of his instrument which he
specially designed.

 At the time of his demise Pannalal Ghosh was conductor
of the National Orchestra of All India Radio at New Delhi in which capacity he
distinguished himself with his highly imaginative and delightful compositions
based on Classical Ragas. Before that for a number of years he was composing
music for the films in Bombay, some of which were big musical hits of their
time. The changing trends in film music did not however suit his temperament
and genius, which were more to the classical side, and he started concentrating
more and more on his instrument appearing in concerts and music festivals all
over the country before he got his last assignment with All India Radio.

Artists:

Pannalal Ghosh (Flute)

Tracks:

SIDE ONE

Raga Chandramauli                  – Bilampat

Raga Chandramauli                  – Drut

Raga Hansnaraini

Raga Deepawali                           – Bilampat

Raga Deepawali                            – Drut

Dadra

SIDE TWO

Raga Hansdwani

Raga Basant Mukhri

Raga Bhipali Todi

Thumri Khamaj

Thumri Piloo

Kajri