Meraki Duo © Olivia Da Costa

Meraki Duo

Name: Meraki Duo — Music for flute and guitar by Still, Le Gendre, Messiaen, and Tadić
Start: 2027-03-24T13:05:00+00:00
Location: The Venue at Leeds Conservatoire

Music for flute and guitar by Still, Le Gendre, Messiaen, and Tadić

Leeds Lunchtime Chamber Music

Wed 24 Mar 1.05PM

The Venue at Leeds Conservatoire

Free admission

Wed 24 Mar

1.05PM

Free admission

Programme

William Grant Still arr James Girling Three Songs
Dominique Le Gendre arr James Girling Songs and Dances of the Islands
Olivier Messiaen arr James Girling 5 Leçons de solfège: selection
Miroslav Tadić Four Macedonian Pieces for alto flute and guitar

Meraki Duo
Meera Maharaj - flute
James Girling - guitar

Meera Maharaj and James Girling studied at the Royal Northern College of Music, where they quickly connected through a shared passion for chamber music, jazz, Latin American music traditions, and contemporary works.

Formed in 2014, Meraki Duo has since performed at Wigmore Hall and Kings Place, and festivals including Buxton International Festival, Swaledale Festival and London Guitar Festival.

Meraki Duo was winner of the International Chamber Music Competition for Flute & Guitar (2023, Spain), was selected onto International Guitar Foundation’s Young Artist Platform for 2020 and was finalist in the Royal Over-Seas League Competition (Mixed Ensembles) in 2019.

About the series

Take a break from your usual midweek routine and enjoy 50 minutes of exceptional free live music to inspire, delight and uplift.

Each Wednesday, outstanding emerging artists from leading conservatoires and the international stage present rich and varied programmes, performing everything from much-loved classics to contemporary works. This season also features two new compositions, including a partnership commission between Leeds International Concert Season and South Asian Arts-uk. With something to suit every musical taste, it’s the perfect opportunity to discover something new!

Free admission, no booking required. Simply turn up and enjoy the music!

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