About Fantasia Orchestra with Jasdeep Singh Degun
Experience a unique and carefully constructed evening of hypnotic US minimalism, French Baroque delicacy and new work by a trailblazing orchestra and soloist.
Composer and sitarist Jasdeep Singh Degun has been on an extraordinary run of successes: his work has earned him an Outstanding Achievement award from the Critics’ Circle and he was the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Best Instrumentalist in 2024. His instinctive understanding of both Indian and European classical music paired have made him an extremely influential and sought-after voice. He appears for a one-off evening with the Fantasia Orchestra made possible by Cheltenham commissions of new work in new arrangements by Harry Baker.
At the centre of the programme is In C by Terry Riley, a revolutionary piece that forever changed the course of music. It’s built from a simple idea: short repeating musical cells layered by musicians in real time, creating something mesmerizing, unpredictable and full of life. Riley’s work was deeply influenced by Indian classical traditions and we bring the connection to those roots into closer conversation by featuring sitar, tabla and a full orchestra.
Jasdeep Singh Degun sitar
Tom Fetherstonhaugh conductor
Fantasia Orchestra
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Jasdeep Singh Degun In Search of Redemption (Cheltenham co-commission)
Terry Riley In C
INTERVAL
Jean-Philippe Rameau Thunderstorm from Platée
Jasdeep Singh Degun Rageshri
Jean-Philippe Rameau Tristes Apprêts from Castor et Pollux
Philip Glass Echorus
Jasdeep Singh Degun Arya (Sitar Concerto): movement II
Getting Here
Parking
There is a pay and display car park at the venue – this car park is very popular so please allow plenty of time.
Other car parks can be located a 10–15-minute walk away at the North Place car park (GL50 4DW), NCP Car Park The Brewery (GL50 4EJ), and further into the town centre. Parking can also be found at Cheltenham Racecourse, which is a 10–15-minute walk from the Pump Room.
Rail & Bus
The Pump Room is a 30 - 40 minute walk from Cheltenham town centre and Stagecoach bus services stop nearby on the Promenade in the centre. Local bus services also operate in and around the town, with Stagecoach’s routes 99 and D passing Pittville Park. For further information on Cheltenham bus services, please visit stagecoach.com
Cheltenham Spa Railway station is a 35-40 minute walk away from Pittville Pump Room. There is a regular D bus service which stops in the centre of Cheltenham as well as a taxi rank directly outside the main entrance to the station.
More infoAccess
Pittville Pump Room has a step free entrance. Due to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift to the upstairs areas of the venue and so accessible bookings should be made in stalls seating on the ground floor. If uncertain about your booking, we advise contacting our box office via email ([email protected]), by phoning us on 01242 850 270, or using our Access Booking Form so that we can ensure you seating is suitable for the event you wish to attend.
Guide dogs are welcome in this venue. This venue does not have a hearing loop.
There are accessible toilets located on the ground floor and the Pump Room car park has six accessible parking bays, with three hours of free parking for blue badge holders.
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