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Lecture

From a plant to music… the art of making Indian string instruments.

This talk, illustrated with photographs, covers the following themes: how the best Lagenaria plants  are grown to make the sound box of many different instruments; visiting the workshop of a string instrument maker to understand all the different stages in making sitars, from choosing the calabash to the finished instrument.

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Many different instruments, all remarkable, from classical to traditional, use the calabash. The talk demonstrates what makes each instrument different and the various sounds that they produce.

‘Orientalism’ and Indian music. This talk explores the influence of India on French music and painting, particularly in the 19th century when ‘orientalism’ was at its height.

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Introduction to sitar music

A living introduction to Indian music, showing and playing instruments with explanations and   opportunities for the public to participate.

Master classes

Working with conservatoires and music schools; workshops; working with young children and in schools.