A firework display of world music with European Baroque, classical and modern music, and traditional music from Denmark and various places in Africa.
Sat. 16.9.2023
19:30, Telekom Forum
Abel Selaocoe & Manchester Collective
- Past Event
- € 48 / 38 / 28
Contributors
- Manchester Collective
- Rakhi Singh violin
- Simmy Singh violin
- Ruth Gibson viola
- Alan Keary electric bass
- Sidiki Dembélé African percussion
- Abel Selaocoe violoncello & vocals
Programme
Abel Selaocoe
»Qhawe«
Hans Abrahamsen
Prelude No. 2, 8 & 9 from 10 Preludes for string quartet
Abel Selaocoe
»Tshepo«
Luciano Berio
»Aldo« from 24 Duetti per due Violini
Danish Traditional
»Sønderho Bridal Trilogy«, arr. by Danish String Quartet
Abel Selaocoe
»Kea Mo Rata«
Joseph Haydn
String Quartet Op. 76/1 Hob. III: 75, II. Adagio Sostenuto
South African Traditional
»Ibuyile«
Johannes Rusten
»O Fredrik, O Fredrik« (Trad. Danmark), arr. by Danish String Quartett
Eriona Rushiti
»Vashezo« (Text: Rosela Gjylbegu)
Mali Traditional
»Takamba«
South African Traditional
»Ka Bohaleng«
Programme may be subject to spontaneous changes by artists.
18:45, Telekom Forum
Concert introduction
Hannah Schmidt (Dortmund) in conversation with Abel Selaocoe and Justus Wille (fast forward classical artist agency)
The concert at a glance
What awaits me?
What is special about this concert?
The ensemble led by the exceptional South African cellist Abel Selaocoe creates fascinating sounds and connections between different musical styles. The classical string quartet, African percussion, Abel’s vocals and electric bass are a unique combination.
How does it sound?
Description
Sirocco is pure joy and energy – a musical whirlwind of various folk traditions, early music, classical and modernism. Cellist and vocalist Abel Selaocoe and the Manchester Collective from the UK move seamlessly between music for string quartet such as Haydn, and compellingly arranged traditional music from Africa and Denmark. Music about »life« – and without boundaries!
Concert recording by WDR
A concert for the launch of the Fellowship project
