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Music@Malling: Deborah Pritchard's Music Maps

Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks · 23 October to 1 November 2026

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23 Oct to 1 Nov

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Composer Deborah Pritchard presents a new collection of Music Maps, paintings that show the character and structure of pieces of music. The works cover her own music and pieces by Thomas Adès, Kaija Saariaho and Luciano Berio. A selection of prints of the original works is on display in the Old Chapel at Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, from 23 October to 1 November 2026, 11:00 to 17:00 daily. The display is free to view, though normal Ightham Mote admission applies, and it suits anyone interested in music and art.

Highlights

  • Paintings that map the structure and character of individual pieces of music
  • Works by Deborah Pritchard, Thomas Adès, Kaija Saariaho and Luciano Berio
  • Free to view in the Old Chapel at Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, until 1 November

Getting there

Ightham Mote, TN15 0NT

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