River of Life: An Intercultural Odyssey

Step into a realm where the timeless beauty of the world's most iconic rivers is brought to life through music and imagery. "River of Life: An Intercultural Odyssey" invites you to embark on an enchanting journey, where each river tells its story through the universal language of music.

Award-winning composers Avik Chari, Gu Wei, Chok Kerong, Dr. John Sharpley, and Eric Watson have crafted original compositions that capture the essence and spirit of five distinct rivers from across the globe. These soundscapes are performed by the NP Collective, alongside the virtuosity of Sarangi maestro Sarfaraaz Khan.

Immerse yourself in a transcendent audiovisual experience that melds melody and motion, evoking the eternal rhythms and tales of these majestic waterways. Let the music stir your soul and connect you to the heartbeats of the rivers.

Join us on 12th September 2024, at 8 pm, at the Esplanade Recital Studio for an evening of profound musical exploration and cultural celebration.

Presented by Brahmastra Arts House, this concert is made possible with support from the START Fund - National Arts Council (Singapore) and in venue partnership with Esplanade Co.

Composers - Avik Chari - Gu Wei - Chok Kerong - Dr. John Sharpley - Eric Watson

Musicians of the NP Collective - Bryan De Rozario (Tenor Saxophone) - Eshan Denipitiya (Electric Keys) - Fabian Lee (Electric Bass) - Niranjan Pandian (MD | Flute | Konnakol) - Pravin NJ (Dhol | Dhaasha | Urumi) - S N Muraledharan (Drums) - Tan Wen Bin (Cello) - T Ramanan (Mridangam)

Featured Soloist - Sarfaraz Khan

Production Team - Artistic Director: Niranjan Pandian - Show Director: Gildon Choo - Multimedia and Poster: Vasanthakumar - Audio: Mugi Krish - Lighting: Alberta Wileo