Rajeev Taranath is one of India's leading exponents of the sarod. A distinguished disciple of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan sahib, his performances masterfully combine the depth and rigor of the tradition of Hindustani classical music with an inspired imagination and emotional intensity. Considered a prodigy in Hindustani vocal music as a young boy, he had been trained by his father Pandit Taranath and other eminent musicians, becoming a concert and radio artist before he was twenty. At 21, he moved to Kolkata staying for many years dedicating himself to intensive training under his great guru. He also received important guidance from Pandit Ravi Shankar, Smt. Annapurna Devi, Pt. Nihkhil Banerjee and Ustad Aashish Khan. He has toured extensively as a performer in India, Australia, Europe, Yemen and the U.S. Pt. Taranath is the recipient of many prestigious awards, including the Sangeet Natak Akademy award in 1999-2000 and the Chowdiah Award in 1998. In 2007, he was honoured with the Sangeet Kalaratna from the Gyana Samaja. In performances throughout the world, he has been acclaimed for his technical virtuosity, inspired imagination and emotional range.
Tabla accompanied by
Abhiman Kaushal
Raga - Sindhu Bhairavi
Raagmala
