Tune Up Podcast 2009-2010: Episode 2: Simon Thacker and the Nava Rasa Ensemble

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Inner Octaves will feature specially commissioned chamber concertos by Indian composer Shirish Korde, whose music is an authentic presentation of his thorough Indian, Western classical and jazz training. Edinburgh based music therapy pioneer Nigel Osborne, one of the UK¹s finest composers, will also contribute with his masterful, modernist assimilation of non Western influences, notably Indian. The programme is completed by the music of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Oscar winner Tan Dun and the father of minimalism Terry Riley, who has studied Indian music tirelessly since the 1960s. Based around groundbreaking new concerti by these most compelling composers, Inner Octaves also features world renowned Indian violinist Jyotsna Srikanth, as well as tabla, string quartet, percussion and double bass. The makeup of the ensemble and concept of the programme will represent an outstanding opportunity for audiences across Scotand to experience daring yet immediate repertoire, performed by musicians of the highest calibre representing three continents. 'Startling virtuosity' The Scotsman 'Instrumental mastery' The Herald PERFORMERS: Award winning classical guitarist Simon Thacker, Carnatic violin virtuoso Jyotsna Srikanth, Birmingham based tabla master Sarvar Sabri, Scotland's leading string quartet the Edinburgh Quartet, Brazilian bass dynamo Mario Caribé and renowned multi-percussionist Iain Sandilands.