On Thurs 16 July, Cuculi Presents an evening with Balladeste in the Greenbank. Violinist Preetha Narayanan and cellist Tara Franks have spent a decade developing a distinctive compositional voice that explores the rich sound world between their instruments. Drawing on contemporary minimalism, Indian classical music and English folk traditions, Balladeste create musical narratives that feel both ancient and contemporary, vibrant and contemplative.

FFO: Caroline Shaw, Philip Glass, Fran & Flora, Spindle Ensemble

Support TBA.

Tickets available at three levels:
General - £13
Community supporter - £16
Low income - £10

Unfortunately, this venue is upstairs with no lift access, so there is no wheelchair access. We're really sorry about this.

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BALLADESTE

‘an extraordinary and beautiful listening experience’ - KLOF

Balladeste is a collaboration between violinist Preetha Narayanan and cellist Tara Franks - an ever evolving musical partnership and deep friendship forged over ten years, Balladeste have developed a unique way of writing, weaving in and out of each other’s voices as performer-composers. Exploring the versatility and sound potential of just two string instruments. Balladeste creates a musical narrative that is both ancient yet contemporary, devotional whilst pastoral, writing original compositions that are vibrant, experimental, melodic and contemplative in quality

Drawing on influences as far ranging as the singular melodies of visionary Hildegard of Bingham, the modal minimalism of Arvo Pärt, harmonic palette of Purcell via the minimalism of Philip Glass, Balladeste's musical breadth is equally akin to the likes of Caroline Shaw and Liam Byrne as the Madras String quartet and Silk Road Ensemble.

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