Tung Auditorium – RE:Sound – A Showcase by Samyo and Tarang

An evening of creative exploration and musical collaborations from a new generation of artists working between traditions, cultures and sound-worlds. Milap brought together musicians from @Samyo_uk, the UK’s National Youth Orchestra for Indian Music, and @taranguk, the UK’s Indian Music Collective. Conductors and mentors @kousicsen … Continue readingTung Auditorium – RE:Sound – A Showcase by Samyo and Tarang

 Philharmonic Music Room – Songs of the Luminous Heart

The second of Milap’s double header in their Summer series saw us enjoy… Songs of the Luminous Heart at the Philharmonic Music Room. “Featuring voice, esraj, harp and tabla, a luminous meeting of Indian and European classical and folk traditions, Songs of the Luminous Heart brings … Continue reading Philharmonic Music Room – Songs of the Luminous Heart

Philharmonic Music Room – J.A. Jayant, RN Prakash & Kousic Sen

On a very hot evening in the Philharmonic’s air conditioned Music Room… As part of Milap’s Summer series we were treated to one of the leading Carnatic flautists of his generation:  J. A. Jayant  Celebrated for his rich tone, lyrical expression and imaginative improvisation he was … Continue readingPhilharmonic Music Room – J.A. Jayant, RN Prakash & Kousic Sen

Tung Auditorium – Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats – Fats Waller’s London Suite

As part of its first performance as a Tung Affiliate Ensemble, Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats Big Band presented a special interpretation of Fats Waller’s six-movement London Suite featuring acclaimed jazz pianist Adam Fairhall as soloist. Adam is an internationally respected jazz pianist and improviser … Continue readingTung Auditorium – Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats – Fats Waller’s London Suite