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JOE MATHAWAPHAN
Instrumentation Vln. Vla. Vc.
Duration 5'30"
The Naga, a giant serpent-like mythical creature, appears in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Southeast Asian mythology. In Thai tradition, nagas are often depicted with intricate, colourful scales and a majestic head, sometimes with multiple faces. They are revered as guardians of rivers and lakes, and their imagery graces temples, art, and architecture.
Trio of the Naga Dwellings (2025) captures the three habitats attributed to these creatures, spanning from the Earth’s surface to the depths below:
I. Rivers
II. Caverns
III. The Underworld: Dance ofthe Nagas
Workshopped at Strand Campus, King's College London on 25 November 2024
Trio
of
the
Naga
Dwellings
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