Ravi Shankar: The Concert for World Peace

Starring: Ravi Shankar

DVD Features: Additional Release Material: Interview Text/Photo Gallery: Rare Photos This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• UPC: 733961101331
• Release Date: November 2007
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Publisher: A&E Home Video
• Director: Ravi Shankar
• Starring: Ravi Shankar
• Number of Disks: 1
• Other Video Info: Multiple Formats; Color; Dolby; NTSC
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.4" x 0.7" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Ravi Shankar – nothing less than maximum stars

Ravi Shankar (b. 7 April 1920 – d. 11 December 2012) I have several of his albums; however, I must admit that I have just missed him live in several locations (came really close at Woodstock). So, my only interaction is with his recordings. I grew up with Ravi Shankar and use them as the measuring stick for all the other performers in this genre. My all-time favorite is his East meets West music, which may horrify Purists, but I find the synthesis intriguing and satisfying. Ravi Shankar was a five-time Grammy Award Winner: Best Chamber Music Performance for West Meets East (with Yehudi Menuhin) in 1967. This particular recording is very good and shows a good range of performance. At first, I was afraid that his accompaniment would overshadow his music; however, it was just that, an accompaniment that enhanced the performance. The title is “World Peace,” but there is no preaching, simply good music.