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Nataraja was commissioned by the Nicholas Yonge Society. Nataraja is the name given to Shiva in his aspect as the four-armed dancer whose movements created and destroy matter throughout eternity. His image was the starting point of this piece, which was composed in 1983. The outer sections are characterised by dancing rhythms; they frame a middle section in which a more tranquil melody winds through static harmonies, though there is a suggestions of the flames which encircle the god in one more energetic moment. Jonathan Harvey

Nataraja

Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, Lincoln Center (New York City, NY, USA)

Sooyun Kim

Nataraja

The Imperial Room (Wynnum, QLD, Australia)

Kupka's Piano

Nataraja

Wigmore Hall (London, United Kingdom)

students of the Royal Northern College of Music

Nataraja

Carole Nash Recital Room, Royal Northern College of Music (Manchester, United Kingdom)

Kathryn Williams

Nataraja

Studio Theatre Installation (11am-tpm tbc) Based on: Mortuos Plango, Vivos Voco (9') Ritual Melodies (14') Mythic Figures (9')

Carole Nash Recital Room, Royal Northern College of Music (Manchester, United Kingdom)