Sun 15 Aug 2021

• 19:00

  Abel Selaocoe: Africa Meets Europe

  Royal Albert Hall

  South African cellist Abel Selaocoe is redefining his instrument, blending traditional playing styles with improvisation, singing and body percussion. Get ready for a boundary-crossing concert with the BBC NOW showcasing his unique brand of musical fusion

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  South African cellist Abel Selaocoe is redefining his instrument, blending traditional playing styles with improvisation, singing and body percussion. Get ready for a boundary-crossing concert with the BBC NOW showcasing his unique brand of musical fusion

  Programme

  • • • Abel Selaocoe
      • Qhawe(8 mins)arr. Ian Gardiner
      • Zawosearr. Ian Gardiner
    • • Jean‐Philippe Rameau
      • Les boréades – ‘Entrée d’Abaris’(7 mins)
    • • Giovanni Sollima
      • L. B. Files(21 mins)
    • • Sidiki Dembélé
      • Shaka(5 mins)arr. Ian Gardiner
    • • Abel Selaocoe
      • As You Are(6 mins)arr. Benjamin Woodgates
      • Lerato(4 mins)arr. Benjamin Woodgates
    • • Jean‐Philippe Rameau
      • La fête des fleurs – Orage(7 mins)
    • • Simo Lagnawi
      • Bambara(6 mins)arr. Abel Selaocoe & Alan Keary, orch. Ian Gardiner & Peter Riley
      • Dounia lafou(6 mins)arr. Alan Keary, orch. Ian Gardiner & Peter Riley
    • • Abel Selaocoe
      • Ka bohaleng(5 mins)arr. Ian Gardiner & Peter Riley

  Performers

  • Abel Selaocoe

    cello/voice
    cello/voice
  • Simo Lagnawi

    guembri
    guembri
  • Chesaba

    ensemble
    ensemble
  • Bantu Voices

    ensemble
    ensemble
  • Gnawa London

    ensemble
    ensemble
  • BBC National Orchestra of Wales
  • Clark Rundell

    conductor
    conductor

  Composers

  • Abel Selaocoe
  • Jean‐Philippe Rameau
  • Giovanni Sollima
  • Sidiki Dembélé
  • Simo Lagnawi

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