Abel Selaocoe: Africa Meets Europe

Live at the BBC Proms: Abel Selaocoe performs newly orchestrated versions of his own works alongside the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and conductor Clark Rundell.

Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London
Presented by Jess Gillam

Abel Selaocoe arr. Ian Gardiner: Qhawe
Abel Selaocoe arr. Ian Gardiner: Hlokomela
Rameau: Les Boréades: Entrée d’Abaris
Giovanni Sollima: L.B. Files
Sidiki Dembélé arr Ian Gardiner: Shaka
Abel Selaocoe arr. Benjamin Woodgates: As you are
Abel Selaocoe arr. Benjamin Woodgates: Lerato
Rameau: Les Indes Galantes: Scene VIII La Fête des fleurs - Orage
Abel Selaocoe: Ka Bohaleng

Abel Selaocoe (voice and Cello)
Simo Lagnawi (guembri)
Chesaba
Gnawa London
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Clark Rundell (conductor)

With ‘knock-out charm’ to match his virtuoso skill, South African cellist Abel Selaocoe is redefining the instrument and having a blast doing it. Blending traditional playing styles with improvisation, singing and body percussion, his energised performances bring together classical and world music in a unique fusion. He is joined by Simo Lagnawi on guembri (three-stringed Moroccan lute) and by other members of his own trio, Chesaba, as well as the BBC National Orchestra of Wales for a concert covering typically broad musical ground.