Utsav Lal -indian Classical Ragas On The Piano at Spectrum

Young Steinway Artist, Indian pianist /composer UTSAV LAL, often known as the ‘Raga Pianist’ has set a precedent with his innovative handling of Indian Classical music. One of the most talented musicians of his generation, he is recognized for his raga music and creative vision as an innovator to go against the set tradition for both the Piano and Indian Classical Music.
The 26 year classical & jazz pianist has an impressive career behind him with solo performances at leading global venues like Carnegie Hall, Southbank Centre, The John F Kennedy Centre and extensive collaborative work with Irish, Scottish and Indian musicians. Utsav Lal has taken to stage at Indian Classical, Jazz, Silent Film and World Music festivals, often being the first on the programming calendar of these festivals with his distinctively unique repertoire. Since his debut album release ‘Piano Moods of Indian Ragas” by Times Music(2008), Utsav has five subsequent records available on a worldwide distribution including a solo recording of ragas on the world’s first ever 'Fluid Piano’, released by the Fluid Piano Tuning label ( 2016). His upcoming new album 'Indian Classical Music on Piano' is due for release November 2018. ...

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Young Steinway Artist, Indian pianist /composer UTSAV LAL, often known as the ‘Raga Pianist’ has set a precedent with his innovative handling of Indian Classical music. One of the most talented musicians of his generation, he is recognized for his raga music and creative vision as an innovator to go against the set tradition for both the Piano and Indian Classical Music.
The 26 year classical & jazz pianist has an impressive career behind him with solo performances at leading global venues like Carnegie Hall, Southbank Centre, The John F Kennedy Centre and extensive collaborative work with Irish, Scottish and Indian musicians. Utsav Lal has taken to stage at Indian Classical, Jazz, Silent Film and World Music festivals, often being the first on the programming calendar of these festivals with his distinctively unique repertoire. Since his debut album release ‘Piano Moods of Indian Ragas” by Times Music(2008), Utsav has five subsequent records available on a worldwide distribution including a solo recording of ragas on the world’s first ever 'Fluid Piano’, released by the Fluid Piano Tuning label ( 2016). His upcoming new album 'Indian Classical Music on Piano' is due for release November 2018.
Utsav’s unfailing clarity of technique and rhythmic virtuosity showcases itself in his rendition of ragas. An ABRSM and Yamaha Jazz scholar, Honors Bachelor in Jazz (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) and Masters in Contemporary Improvisation(New England Conservatory of Music), Utsav explores his work on Indian Classical Music under the tutelage of Dhrupad maestro Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar treading the careful line between an ancient tradition and the innate desire for innovation with utmost respect. Utsav Lal’s music has a powerful intensity that sweeps the audience into a transcendental journey and is known for its sincerity, simplicity and depth.

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