Events
Workshops
Baluji believes that participating in music-making can transform lives. Our workshops are for people who want to play music and also for those who like to be around music-making. Our aim is for people to have a good time in a musical environment. Some participants go on to join the Inner Vision Orchestra. Workshops are given by Baluji and other blind or partially sighted musicians who have skills to share.
All our workshop leaders are DBS checked.
The opportunity for Henshaw’s visually impaired young people and adults to take part in the Inner Vision Workshop was very rewarding. It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to meet Baluji and Linda. We enjoyed the sessions so much, we are looking forward to welcoming them for future workshops in the Greater Manchester area, so that more of our Henshaw's services users will be able to take part. George Ferguson, Henshaw’s
We are the only promoters of regular events by blind musicians in the UK. We moved online during lockdown with a series of solo concerts and interviews with Inner Vision Orchestra musicians on YouTube Premiere and on www.theBlind.TV which is our web TV channel featuring blind people doing all kinds of interesting things. Now that the world is a little closer to normal, stay tuned for live performances near you.
Antardrishti, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre. (2018)
'Inner Vision Orchestra play bloody great kick-ass music' - Charles Hazelwood
Blind Spot III, St John's Waterloo. (2021)
Antardrishti, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre. (2018)
Sohini and Mahiwal, South Bank Centre. (2015)
We offer bespoke music workshops for all ages and abilities, for all blind and sighted people, all led by the talented and charismatic members of the Inner Vision Orchestra. These range from introductions to music or can include a broad range of subjects including Vocals, Arabic music, English folk, Indian music, Colombian rhythms, and Percussion. These can be held in-person or held online on Zoom and Jamulus.
This was an amazing event which we couldn't have enjoyed more; it was a fantastic opportunity and a great privilege to have been able to meet and learn a little from a wonderful musician. BucksVision Member
An Evening with Takashi Kikuchi, Viola Player.
22nd March 2023, 6pm
Daiwa Foundation Japan House
13/14 Cornwall Terrace, Outer Circle
London NW1 4QP
Don't miss the opportunity to see this compelling short documentary about award-winning blind Japanese viola player Takashi Kikuchi, as he overcomes his fear of movement through dance and imagination. This special screening will be accompanied by a solo performance on viola by Takashi and an opportunity to ask Takashi and film director Cécile any questions at a Q&A chaired by Jason James, Director General of the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation. Takashi was commissioned by the Baluji Music Foundation, and is part of a triptych of films about blind musicians in the Inner Vision Orchestra. This event is free, but booking is essential.
The Inner Vision Orchestra Quintet with Baluji Shrivastav OBE at Kala Sangham in Bradford
3rd June, 7.30pm
Kala Sangam Arts Centre St Peter's House 1 Forster Square Bradford BD1 4TY
Baluji Shrivastav OBE Indian classical multi-instrumentalist will perform with Yousuf Ali Khan on tabla. The second half they will be joined by members of the Inner Vision Orchestra for a selection of their world music hits.
Blind Spot: Healing Ragas with Baluji Shrivastav OBE at Birmingham Symphony Hall
12th July, 1pm
Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Indian classical concert featuring Baluji Shrivastav OBE performing compositions on sitar, accompanied by Yousuf Ali Khan on tablas and Linda Shanovitch on tanpura.
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22nd March 2023, 6pm
An Evening with Takashi Kikuchi, Viola Player.
Don't miss the opportunity to see this compelling short documentary about award-winning blind Japanese viola player Takashi Kikuchi, as he overcomes his fear of movement through dance and imagination. This special screening will be accompanied by a solo performance on viola by Takashi and an opportunity to ask Takashi and film director Cécile any questions at a Q&A chaired by Jason James, Director General of the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation. Takashi was commissioned by the Baluji Music Foundation, and is part of a triptych of films about blind musicians in the Inner Vision Orchestra. This event is free, but booking is essential.
3rd June, 7.30pm
The Inner Vision Orchestra Quintet with Baluji Shrivastav OBE at Kala Sangham in Bradford
Baluji Shrivastav OBE Indian classical multi-instrumentalist will perform with Yousuf Ali Khan on tabla. The second half they will be joined by members of the Inner Vision Orchestra for a selection of their world music hits.