Ustad Asad Ali Khan : a portrait.

Ustad Asad Ali Khan was the biggest Master of Rudra veena, instrument of the Northern Indian classical music. This musician was the last one to have dedicated his life to this instrument. In this portrait, the artist makes us discover his musical tradition, his links with the court of Rampur, his ev...

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Other Authors: George, Renuka (Director, Producer), Khan, Asad Ali, 1937-2011 (Performer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English, subtitles in French.
Published: Paris, France : Windrose, 2010.
Series:Classical Music in Video
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Ustad Asad Ali Khan was the biggest Master of Rudra veena, instrument of the Northern Indian classical music. This musician was the last one to have dedicated his life to this instrument. In this portrait, the artist makes us discover his musical tradition, his links with the court of Rampur, his everyday life in New Dehli where he lived with his foster son, Zaki Haider. He shows us the difficulties inherent to the practice of this ancient instrument and invites us to private concerts.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed Feb. 21, 2014).
Physical Description:1 online resource (53 min.).
Playing Time:00:53:00