Author: Ramlal Mathur
Malati Mathur/
Publisher: Indialog Publications
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 144
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8184430191
Description
The renowned sarod maestro, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan began his career at the court of Maharaja Ummed Singh of Jodhpur, where Ramlal Mathur was associated with him as one of his earliest disciples, learning both vocal music and sitar from the Ustad in the guru-sishya parampara.
His position in the Ustad's house was also that of an intimate friend and as such he was privy to certain personal and endearing moments in the Ustad's life during that time. Ramlalji was fortunate enough to meet the erstwhile greats of Hindustani classical music including the formidable Baba Allauddin Khan, the Ustad's father and guru and he offers fascinating glimpses of these characters straight out of a Music Who's Who.
This book is an account of the faded period of royal patronage of the arts, accompanied by rare photographs and musical notations.
Contents
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Preface
Golden Jubilee Celebrations of
the Ummed Bhawan Place, Jodhpur
Ali Akbar Khan: Sarod Maestro Extraordinaire
Ustad Ali Akbar Khan's Musical Lineage
A Glimpse of Jodhpur
Advent of the Ustad in Jodhpur
My First Sight of the Ustad
Accepted as a Disciple: My First Lesson
Formation of An Orchestra
The Next Lesson
First Meeting with Baba
Some Intimate Moments
Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Vilayat Khan
My First Sitar Lesson
Celebrations at the Fort
A Meeting with Baba in Gwalior
Nikhil Banerji
Jaidev
The Jodhpur Music Conference
The Radio Station
Journey to Calcutta
Onwards to Bombay
Life in Bombay
Scattered Moments
Hanwant Singh
Conclusions
Reflections