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From Composition to Performance: Musicians at Work AA302
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Video Khyal: Classical Singing of North India - ETHNO/VC01
The following programme complements the other videos in the course AA302 'From Composition to Performance: Musicians at Work'.

In this programme, one of India’s leading classical singers, Veena Sahasrabuddhe, provides a unique insight into the khyal form and the processes of improvized performance. She dissects one of her own performances with the help of numerous demonstrations. The programme also includes a complete performance. An accompanying booklet includes additional background material, an essay on khyal and its presentation by Veena Sahasrabuddhe, and teaching material for use in conjunction with the video.

Publication Year: 1999
Length: 48mins
ISBN: 9780749238445
Price: £40.24 (£34.99 + £5.25 VAT)


AA302 - From Composition to Performance: Musicians at Work.
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