Prabha Atre - Publications

Publications

Prabha Atre has authored books on the various aspects of music that are especially relevant to the present day performance. Her Doctoral thesis on 'Sargam' or the use of sol-fa names as musical material, which is perhaps a pioneering work on the subject, bears testimony to this. Her first book `Swaramayee' which is a compilation of many of her articles on music and has bagged the Maharashtra State Govt. Award in 1989 is a classic example of her analytical approach and original thinking. Her second book `Swaralee' published in 1992 also received great accolades. Madhya Pradesh Govt. Hindi Granth Academy has published Hindi translation of `Swaramayee' and 'Swaralee' with a view to take these books to Hindi knowing music lovers. Her books 'Swaranginee' and 'Swaranjanee' carries more than 400 popular compositions in classical and light classical music. A book in English 'Enlightening the Listener - Contemporary North Indian Classical Vocal Music Performance' (accompanied with a CD) has achieved its objective in helping the global music lovers to understand and appreciate the Indian art music. A book in English about music and musicians 'Along the Path of Music' is also released. A book of poems in Marathi `Antahswar' by Dr. Atre brings out a different aspect of her creative personality. 4th edition of Swarmayee and 3rd edition of Suswaralee (swaralee) is Published in 2011.