TIBETAN monks from the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery will bring music and sacred dance from the roof of the world to the Cheese & Grain on Thursday 13th September.
Tibet – the Land of Snows: home to Buddhist lamas whose ancient rituals have fascinated people for thousands of years. ‘The Power of Compassion’ presents chant, mantras, music and dance by eight Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery who open a magical window on to a world of reincarnation and Buddhist mysticism, which has inspired audiences in theatres and festivals throughout Europe.
From the contemplative, mesmerising chant of Buddhist texts, to swirling costumed masked dances accompanied by ancient tantric musical instruments including horns made from human leg bones, skull-drums, cymbals, bells and with the shattering sound of the dungchen (long horns), the monks evoke the atmosphere of sacred Tibet: an experience of an ancient culture accessible to all, with introductory explanations offering additional insight into this endangered world. www.tashi-lhunpo.org.uk/
They will also be joined by Michael Ormiston and Candida Valentino, who are the UK’s most respected and experienced Mongolian Khöömii overtone/undertone singers. Their unique concerts cross the boundaries between traditional Mongolian music, sacred sound journeys using Tibetan singing bowls, symphonic gongs,experimental improvisations with live electronics and original compositions on their vast collection of acoustic instruments.
Tickets are £15 in advance or £20 on the door. Concession price £12. The show starts at 7pm and finishes at 11pm with tickets available from the Cheese & Grain box office – www.cheeseand grain.com or 01373 455420.