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Music@Malling - event at Ightham Mote: Inside Colour – Meet the Artist

Composer Deborah Pritchard will be in conversation with Thomas Kemp, exploring the relationship between colour and sound in music.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event (admission applies)

Composer Deborah Pritchard’s music is heard all over the world, especially in sacred spaces. In this talk, which takes place in the Great Hall at Ightham Mote, Deborah will be in conversation with Thomas Kemp, exploring the relationship between colour and sound in music.

The talk includes the first performance of a new piece for violin by Deborah. There will also be a display of Deborah’s Music Maps - paintings that guide you through pieces of music and express the character and structure of the pieces through art. These Music Maps are created for Deborah’s own music as well as works by other contemporary composers. Come and see a selection of prints of Deborah’s original works at Ightham Mote, and be immersed in colour and sound.

Free event but tickets must be booked in advance as spaces are limited.

Normal admission to Ightham Mote applies for event attendees who wish to visit the house and garden. National Trust members – please bring a valid membership card to gain free admission to Ightham Mote; non-members will need to purchase an admission ticket on arrival at Ightham Mote, which is £19 per adult.

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The basics

Booking number

Call 03453191043

Accessibility

Designated parking spaces for Blue Badge holders in the main car park. Gardens have a mixture of gravel and grass paths, some steep slopes, undulating terrain and steps. Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the site. There is step-free access to the Great Hall.

Meeting point

Please go to Visitor Reception on arrival.

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For more information and booking go to www.musicatmalling.com Doors open at 1.30pm and the event will start promptly at 4pm. Please allow enough time to make your way from the car park to the house.

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