Classical Ragas Ensemble

Indian Classical
Music Performance

Polymusical Improvisation

Press Quotes from India and the United States

"The evening’s performance left no doubt about his prowess…There was tremendous depth, feeling and soul in Trasoff’s performance."
— Ajanta Krishnamurty,
The Telegraph, Calcutta, January 2000

"This is the first time I have seen a foreign artist play an Indian instrument with such command…pure Indian artistry"
— Mukesh Garg,
Navbharat Times, New Delhi

" a distinguished performer on the sarod…a force to be reckoned with"
— Subha Mazumdar,
Newslead, Allahabad

"...an almost mystical sound. Trasoff’s technique was impressive...now and then there would be an outburst - half gasping moan, half transfiguring spirit - that hung in the air like an instant of pure truth. Those are the moments you live for in music..."
— Daniel Buckley,
Tucson Citizen

"David Trasoff proved his worth on the sarod. The raga…was played with utmost perfection."
— Bonnya Banerjee,
The Statesman, Calcutta

"...the artist gave a delightful rendition in vibrant and luminous swaras (notes). "
— Batuk Dewanji,
Times of India, Bombay

Last Update: 1.03.04