"Ghantasala's blending of classical improvisations to the art of light music combined with his virtuosity and sensitivity puts him a class apart, above all others in the field of playback singing".

Mr. Narayan plays classical Indian improvisations on sarangi, an ancient bowed lute.

Iran Kayhan Kalhor, who plays the kemancheh (Persian fiddle), is both steeped in classical Persian improvisation and ready to reach out.

Since then it has covered hip hop, modern classical, free improvisation, post-rock, and various forms of electronic music.

It may be assumed Adorno meant classical improvisation, not jazz, which he mostly excoriated.

They perform folk songs, classical improvisations and Jewish religious songs, full of intricate hand drum rhythms and elaborately ornamented vocal lines.

But he has never left behind Indian classical improvisation, and at this concert he will play ragas with Zakir Hussain, a galvanizing tabla drummer, urging him on.

Schools of classical improvisation are still being handed down from parent to child.

Sadeghi is compiling his lessons into an online music school to preserve his knowledge, technique and personal style through contemporary Persian classical improvisation.

This concert is both a tribute to the vocalistic style that Vilayat Khan brought to Indian classical improvisation, and a demonstration of his sons' individualism.