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The Gaze of the Gorgon & the Songs that Succour
Leeds Conservatoire, 3 Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PD
Wednesday 27 January 2027 at 13:05 (lunchtime music)
A new commission marking Holocaust Memorial Day, this unique production 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.
The production features Spoken word from T M Ahmed Kaysher and Shree Ganguly is interwoven with Amith Dey on Harmonium and Aniruddha Mukherjee on Tabla. music.
This is Saudha's work commissioned by Leeds International Concert Season and South Asian Arts-uk.
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The Gaze of the Gorgon & the Songs that Succour: 27th Jan 2027 Wednesday » South Asian Arts
Venue: From Jan 27, 2027 to Jan 27, 2027 in Leeds Conservatoire, 3 Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PD
