"working with Ellie is a breath of fresh air. She always brings an inspiring musical elegance "
Cassell The Beatmaker, Ivor Novello Award Winning Producer
Hello and welcome to the website of harpist and composer Eleanor Turner and her tabla and harp duo, Tāla Tarang!
Coming up next month:
Tala Tarang play for Diwali celebrations at Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire on Saturday 9th November between 11am and 4pm, free with entrance to Kedleston Hall.
Exciting news of Launch Events for Eleanor's new Lullabies for the Land book.
The first event, the soft launch, will be at The Blonde Beet in Stamford on Saturday 23rd November, from 7pm to 8.45pm, followed by events in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London. Details tbc.
Please see the poster (right/below) for details of the Stamford launch concert with harpists Eleanor Turner and Vanja Contu from Italy. Included in the ticket price (£35 per head) is a sizeable donation to the two charities the book supports: The Ghassan Abu Sittah Children's Fund and the Middle East Children's Alliance, as well as delicious Palestinian nibbles (falafel, olive oil, herbs, breads) and one drink of your choice (alcoholic or soft) from the bar.
The book (signed if you like) will be available at the launch events, along with a free postcard of the artwork by DIma Nowarah, at a slightly discounted price and of course, no postage.
However, to purchase the book here and now, please click here.
To book tickets for the launch concert in Stamford, click here.
Eleanor Turner is a renowned harpist whose mastery of the instrument has captivated audiences worldwide. Winning the European Harp Competition in 2007 sparked an international career of solo recitals, chamber music and concertos where she has garnered acclaim for her profound musicality and dynamic stage presence.
Eleanor's career is studded with notable achievements such as a Wingate Scholarship and Second Prize in the Gaudeamus Interpreters Contest (contemporary music) in Amsterdam 2011, where her ability to blend rhythmic precision with passionate expression set her apart from over 100 musicians on a world stage.
Eleanor's latest project is the co-creation of a beautiful book of lullabies from around the planet, called 'Lullabies from the Land', with Scottish-Palestinian artist and designer Dima Nowarah. You can pre-order your copy here!It will be available later in October and all proceeds will be going (50/50) towards the Ghassan Abu Sittah Children's Foundation and the Middle East Children's Alliance. The Crowdfunder we used to raise the funds to print the first 400 copies of the book was supported by 58 people and fully funded in just a few days - thank you!! If you would like to pre-order the book, to be delivered before the end of October, please click on the Buy Now button on this page.
Tāla Tarang (meaning ‘rhythm waves’) is the vibrant and dynamic pairing of tabla maestro Mendi Singh and harp virtuoso Eleanor Turner, an electrifying fusion of rhythmic grooves and intricate melodies. From intimate jazz clubs to outdoor festivals around Europe, Tāla Tarang "creatively weave strands of traditional, contemporary, folk, and classical music into a musical tapestry reflecting world cultures and celebrating humanity” Dr. Bob Ramdhanie MBE of Rupununi Festival (Guyana).
Supported in their creativity by a DYCP grant from The Arts Council in 2022, Tāla Tarang shine especially brightly in their breath-taking improvisations and original compositions. It is here they reveal the trust and special chemistry that have blossomed over the ten years they have written, performed and recorded music together.
Their next performances are on Saturday 9th November between 11am and 4pm for the Diwali celebrations in Kedleston Hall, a beautiful National Trust property in Derbyshire, DE22 5JH. Free with admission to Kedleston Hall.
NEWS FLASH: Tāla Tarang will be performing an evening concert AND coaching two courses and a workshop at the renowned Edinburgh International Harp Festival 11-15 April 2025
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