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Leon Bosch
Image credit: © Juno Snowdon

Archived Event

Chamber music by African composers
The African Concert Series
Date
Sat 13 May 2023, 7.30pm
Tickets
Archived Event
Duration
This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval
Availability

Important Information

Download the PDF programme and song sheet/translations here. Reproduction and distribution is strictly prohibited.

Artists

  • Ubuntu Ensemble
    • Theo Magongomabaritone
    • Claudia Dehnkeviolin
    • André Swanepoelviolin
    • Louise Lansdownviola
    • Elliott Baileycello
    • Leon Boschdouble bass
    • Tessa Uyspiano
  • Moussa Dembelepercussion

Programme

      • Komeng
        (for string quartet with percussion accompaniment)

Interval

      • The silence of the day
        (A song cycle for baritone, double bass and piano) (world première)

Overview

The final programme focuses on chamber music, including works by South Africans Peter Klatzow (1945-2021), Grant McLachlan (born 1956) and Mokale Koapeng (born 1963), Malian Fodé Lassana Diabaté (born 1971) and Moussa Dembele from Burkina Faso.

This concert is part of the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust ticket scheme, offering free tickets to those aged 8-25

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