Music for the Maze Festival

Ranjana has always had an interest in sacred geometry and finding the connections between the material and spiritual world. She visited a labyrinth in California last year whilst going through a transformational time that has shaped a lot of her writing and explorations in her music making with Liran.

About the performers

Singer Ranjana Ghatak has performed with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nitin Sawhney and Akram Khan, Human Beamings, Katie Ryan and Opera Shots the Royal Opera House. As a composer, she was commissioned by the Commonwealth Games to write a piece for Big Big Sing and has written for dance and children’s theatre.

Bassist Liran Donin arrived in the UK from Israel in 2000, initially to study at Middlesex University, and subsequently to build a career as an in-demand session player, composer and producer. Best known for his work with Mercury-nominated jazz quintet Led Bib, he also performs in a diverse range of contexts, from the folk music of Northumbrian singer Rachel Unthank to free improv alongside vibes player Corey Mwamba, Arun Ghosh and singer Namvula.

St Mary's Church

This concert takes place at St Mary’s Church, an ancient and beautiful place of worship at the heart of Saffron Walden. One of the largest parish churches in Essex, the building dates mainly from the fifteenth century.

For directions and venue information, please visit stmaryssaffronwalden.org/about/

Saffron Walden Maze Festival
20 – 21 August 2016

Saffron Walden is alone in the UK in having two historic mazes – the ancient turf labyrinth on the Common and the Victorian hedge maze in Bridge End Garden. The Maze Festival celebrates Saffron Walden’s unique maze culture and explores man’s fascination with mazes and labyrinths with a weekend of events for all to enjoy.

For a full festival programme, please visit saffronwaldenmazefestival.co.uk/