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- Naresh Sohal
Tandava Nritya (Dance of Destruction and Re-creation) (1984)
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Programme Note
Naresh Sohal: Tandava Nritya
(Dance of Destruction and Re-Creation)
Tandava Nritya is a metaphorical piece. It represents the destruction and recreation of the Universe. In Hindu mythology, this process is enacted by Lord Shiva by his performance of Tandava dance.
The piece is a portrayal of this process in the form of a symbolic story.
Imagine Lord Shiva seated in deep meditation at Kailash Mountain (Himalayas) in snow. Suddenly he begins to perceive ascendance of Evil over Good. He opens his Third eyes - performs Tandava Nritya - the act of destruction. And when it is over, the process of re-creation begins.
Tandava Nritya was commissioned by the British Council for the London Symphony Orchestra Tour of India in 1984 - which, unfortunately did not take place. The piece was first performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by David Davies.
(Dance of Destruction and Re-Creation)
Tandava Nritya is a metaphorical piece. It represents the destruction and recreation of the Universe. In Hindu mythology, this process is enacted by Lord Shiva by his performance of Tandava dance.
The piece is a portrayal of this process in the form of a symbolic story.
Imagine Lord Shiva seated in deep meditation at Kailash Mountain (Himalayas) in snow. Suddenly he begins to perceive ascendance of Evil over Good. He opens his Third eyes - performs Tandava Nritya - the act of destruction. And when it is over, the process of re-creation begins.
Tandava Nritya was commissioned by the British Council for the London Symphony Orchestra Tour of India in 1984 - which, unfortunately did not take place. The piece was first performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by David Davies.