The
Raga
A raga ( ; , ; ) is a melodic framework for improvisation in Indian classical music akin to a musical mode, melodic mode. It is central to classical Indian music. Each raga consists of an array of melodic structures with musical motifs; and, fro ...
Music is a set of pieces composed by notable Indian composer
John Mayer
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. The pieces were composed in 1957 and published in 1958.
They are composed for a solo clarinet (preferably in A) and comprise nine movements:
1. Vilasakhani
2. Megha (Rainy Season)
3. Vibhasa (Sunrise)
4. Gunakali (Morning)
5. Shri (Afternoon)
6. Pilu (Evening)
7. Puravi (End of Day)
8. Kanada (In the deep of Night)
9. Vasanta (Spring Raga)
1957 compositions
Solo clarinet pieces
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