British-Asian clarinetist and composer Arun Ghosh presents a new composition for wind orchestra and percussion, inspired by water, ritual and metaphysical journeys. Bringing together forces of young Northern musicians alongside professional players, Ambhas is a large-scale performance piece that draws on ancient heritage and beliefs.

‘Ambhas’, a Sanskrit word for water, and a Celtic word meaning ‘well’ or ‘good’, is the origin of the name of the River Humber. Evoking the spirit of the Vikings and water travellers, Ambhas reimagines ancient journey rituals, expressing our metaphysical relationships to rivers, the sea and celestial waters.

This piece is part of PRS Foundation's New Music Biennial 2019. 

Commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust.

Arun Ghosh clarinet
City of Hull Youth Symphonic Wind Band

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'A wonderful synthesis between Western and Eastern.' Nieuwe Noten

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The performance of Ambhas was recorded live by the BBC at Southbank Centre, London on 6 July 2019 and broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on 6 July 2019.

Catalogue number: NMC DL201904
Release Date: 13 September 2019