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Classes andConcerts
March 27th Thursday 2-4pm Portraits for Peace at Nottingham Contemporary Arts Gallery, Weekday Cross, Nottingham, NG1 2GB. Eleanor will play solo harp during the exhibition. Event: Portraits of Peace | VSO
April 11-15 2025 Tāla Tarang are performing an evening concert on Sunday 13th April at the Edinburgh International Harp Festival and will be giving a workshop and coaching two courses for the duration of the festival
April 12th 11am Tāla Tarang 'Bollywood Magic' workshop for all harps, all levels, £11. Workshop number W01. Edinburgh International Harp Festival Bring a harp (or any instrument!) along to join in this fun, all-level workshop where Mendi will guide you through all the rhythms of Indian film music, from folk beats to bhangra. Ellie will provide sheet music for the harp players and you’ll soon be immersed in the music from a variety of magical Bollywood hits!
April 12, 13, 14 and 15 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday) 9-10.30am each day. Ragas to Riches course at the Edinburgh International Harp Festival: Edinburgh International Harp Festival Course number T17, course cost is £65 and it is suitable for lever and pedal harpists of intermediate level upwards. George Watson's College Courses, Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5EG
"Bring spicy energy to ALL of your harp playing! It is unimaginably good fun to play harp with the tabla (paired Indian drum), so come and get in the groove and learn some ‘Indian spice’ for the uninitiated. We’ll learn a tune a day from different parts of India, encompassing the country’s different languages and cultures, all whilst enjoying the satisfaction of being ‘in the pocket’ with the gorgeous sound of the tabla."
April 12, 13, 14 and 15 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday) 1-2.30pm each day. Spice Up Your Life mixed ability course (suitable from elementary level upwards) at the Edinburgh International Harp Festival at George Watson's College, Edinburgh. Full details and booking here: Edinburgh International Harp Festival Enjoy the beauty of Indian music whilst collaborating with a percussionist. Mendi and Ellie will introduce you to the time cycles Teen Taal, Taal Dadra, Taal Kaharva and Rupak Taal, which will help you to shape some simple compositions. The Five Jatis (South Indian polyrhythmic system) will enrich the rhythmic elements of your playing and we will focus on using the key concepts of Indian music – Raga, Taal, Kayda, Pulta and Tihai – to bring structure and clarity to your ideas. Ellie will provide written materials but this course is also perfect for those who love working by ear and are keen to improvise and create vibrant interactions.
May 29th 7.30pm Music in Quiet Places concert in Hough on the Hill, Leicestershire. £17 (£15 concessions): Tala Tarang - MIQP
Friday 20th June 2025 7.30pm at Steiner Academy, Hereford Tāla Tarang Rhythm Waves Harp and Tabla Duo : Arts Alive
Saturday 21st June 2025 7.30pm at The Market Theatre, Ledbury Tāla Tarang: Rhythm Waves at The Market Theatre event tickets from TicketSource
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