Inspired by traditional Indian lullabies, join Music in the Round for an entrancing evening of music. The hypnotic purity of Indian music meets contemporary electronica and live instrumental improvisation.
Lullaby captures timeless night-time sounds from around the world – chirping cicadas, the call of the night jar, the soft fall of rain. It locates them within the rhythmic pattern and soothing cadence of a lullaby to create an immersive experience that both soothes and stimulates. The space is yours to do as you please – sit, stand, lie down, slump into cushions and drift off, or remain alert and engaged throughout.
Devised by Supriya Nagarajan, a composer and southern Indian singer of the Carnatic tradition. Nagarajan formed Manasamitra with musicians based in the north of England, including the electro-acoustic composer Duncan Chapman. The project also features a collection of sounds gathered in and around Sheffield prior to the event, to create a bespoke soundscape unique to the city for this performance.