Preetha Narayanan
performer- composer
Composition- Crossover
with HMUK support 2024, I was able to perform my solo work from 2 EP’s along with a few new compositions written for a trio. I now want to develop a collection of work that can be recorded into an album in the future, performed, and for a slightly larger ensemble.
The start of new work in 2024 with ensemble players Zac Gvi, bass clarinet, piano, accordion & Saied Silbak, oud/percussion.
A melody I wrote inspired by the Indian Classical raga system, performed with Saied Silbak & Zachary Gvirtzman.
Traveling the Face of the Globe Series (2024)
With my own artistic voice sitting between styles and regularly collaborating with unique global artists, I felt it was important to make a night that brought both Indian Classical music side by side with other styles. I curated an event at Jamboree to perform Indian classical with a trio- which was sold out and since have been hosting house salon gigs that are always full and have great reception- a chance for listeners to engage with different styles of music, instruments and players, up close and personal.
Contemporary Composition
Two EPs below that I released in 2022 ‘Bleeding Heart’ & Rebirth- with a diverse instrumentation and London-based musicians. The proposed project will build on my multi-instrumental skills plus composition for varied instrumentation with fellow collaborators.
A TASTE OF OTHER WOrk: SOLO & Collaborative
Balladeste string duo, a collaborative project between myself & Tara Franks, cello. We compose all of our music together, and for our second album Beyond Breath, I brought Indian influences and devotional music as the starting point.
