South Asian Arts UK

Name: South Asian Arts UK — The Gaze of the Gorgon & the Songs that Succour
Start: 2027-01-27T13:05:00+00:00
Location: The Venue at Leeds Conservatoire

The Gaze of the Gorgon & the Songs that Succour

Leeds Lunchtime Chamber Music

Wed 27 Jan 1.05PM

The Venue at Leeds Conservatoire

Free admission

Wed 27 Jan

1.05PM

Free admission

A new commission marking Holocaust Memorial Day, this work by Saudha reflects on trauma through poetry and music, offering solace through meditative ragas including Madhuvanti and Gaud Sarang.

Chandra Chakraborty leads with Indian classical vocals, setting poetry by Leeds-based poet Tony Harrison, Paul Celan, Wisława Szymborska and Rabindranath Tagore. Spoken word from T M Ahmed Kaysher and Shree Ganguly is interwoven with harmonium (Amith Dey) and tabla (Aniruddha Mukherjee) music.

New commission from partners Leeds International Concert Season and South Asian Arts-uk.

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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