Shadja-maalika: Modal Illusions

Asha Srinivasan Shadja-maalika: Modal Illusions for wind ensemble Miniature Score (Transposed) Commissioned by: Lawrence University, WI, Andrew Mast, conductor (lead commissioner) Detroit Symphony Orchestra Civic Wind Symphony, Ken Thompson, conductor Trinity University, TX, James Worman, conductor Kansas State University, Frank Tracz, conductor Arkansas State University, Tim Oliver, conductor University of Texas-San Antonio, Donald Miller, conductor University of Missouri-Kansas City, Steve Davis, conductor Concordia College, MN, Scott Jones, conductor University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley, Mark Sackman, conductor

Duration: 15 minutes 2011

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Shadja-maalika: Modal Illusions

Published on Aug 29, 2018

Asha Srinivasan

Shadja-maalika: Modal Illusions is a journey through the moods and colors of various Indian ragas, or modes. Shadja-maalika literally means garland of "shadjam,” meaning tonal center. In this piece, the tonal center itself is shifted to bring about the modulation to new modes. At pivotal points, a new note seemingly outside the mode appears and gradually reveals itself as the true tonal center, implying that the previous harmonic hierarchy was an illusion. The opening motive in the bass clarinet is the common thread, recurring frequently to confirm and highlight the unique characteristics of each new mode. As with much of my recent work, Shadja-maalika blends a melodic and rhythmic structure influenced by the Indian tradition with Western harmonic and formal concepts.

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