Mapping the Music Photography credit Nic Singleton
Episode Five
Capturing the Ephemeral
Supriya Nagarajan, Musician, Manasamitra
What does commissioning a piece of music, something with no tangible form, look like?
In this episode, Adriana is joined by leading composer Supriya Nagarajan to learn more about her creative process and the richly textual sonic landscapes she creates…
Together they explore Supriya’s cross-cultural commissions in a wide variety of contexts, from ekphrastic responses to the sculptural work of Barbara Hepworth, to bespoke performances for Iceland Symphony Orchestra, and collaborations in community-settings.
Episode Five
Capturing the Ephemeral
Supriya Nagarajan, Musician, Manasamitra
Mapping the Music. Photography credit Nic Singleton
What does commissioning a piece of music, something with no tangible form, look like?
In this episode, Adriana is joined by leading composer Supriya Nagarajan to learn more about her creative process and the richly textual sonic landscapes she creates…
Together they explore Supriya’s cross-cultural commissions in a wide variety of contexts, from ekphrastic responses to the sculptural work of Barbara Hepworth, to bespoke performances for Iceland Symphony Orchestra, and collaborations in community-settings.
“I’m really happy for the democracy to exist in handing over a piece of music because that is how it will grow. If I wanted everyone to interpret it in exactly the way I had envisioned, then there wouldn’t be diversity of thought in the music. That’s really important. I like the idea that it will have a life of its own after I have delivered it. Time moves on, people move on, and music should also move on.”
Supriya Nagarajan, Musician and Director, Manasamitra
Our Guest
Supriya Nagarajan
Supriya Nagarajan, is the founder and CEO of Manasamitra, a UK-based arts organisation with global reach.
She is one of the most sought-after vocalists and composers in the UK and has performed around the world. Supriya combines her South Indian classical vocals with different world genres while composing and performing.
Known for working in unusual, non-traditional performance spaces, she strives to engage and inspire new audiences and bring them unique cultural experiences.
Our Guest
Supriya Nagarajan
Supriya Nagarajan, is the founder and CEO of Manasamitra, a UK-based arts organisation with global reach.
She is one of the most sought-after vocalists and composers in the UK and has performed around the world. Supriya combines her South Indian classical vocals with different world genres while composing and performing.
Known for working in unusual, non-traditional performance spaces, she strives to engage and inspire new audiences and bring them unique cultural experiences.
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