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Abel Selaocoe: Africa Meets Europe

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

Live at the ѿý Proms: Abel Selaocoe performs newly orchestrated versions of his own works alongside the ѿý 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
ѿý 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 ѿý National Orchestra of Wales for a concert covering typically broad musical ground.

2 hours, 29 minutes

Music Played

  • Abel Selaocoe

    Qhawe

    Ensemble: Chesaba. Orchestra: ѿý National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Clark Rundell.
  • Jean‐Philippe Rameau

    Les Boreades: Entree d'Abaris

    Orchestra: ѿý National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Clark Rundell.
  • Abel Selaocoe

    Zawose

    Ensemble: Chesaba. Orchestra: ѿý National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Clark Rundell.
  • Jean‐Philippe Rameau

    Les Boreades: Entree d'Abaris

    Orchestra: ѿý National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Clark Rundell.
  • Giovanni Sollima

    LB Files

    Orchestra: ѿý National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Clark Rundell.
  • Sidiki Dembélé

    Shaka

    Ensemble: Chesaba. Orchestra: ѿý National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Clark Rundell.
  • Abel Selaocoe

    As You Are/Lerato

    Performer: Abel Selaocoe. Orchestra: ѿý National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Clark Rundell.
  • Jean‐Philippe Rameau

    Les Indes galantes - 'La fête des fleurs'

    Orchestra: ѿý National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Clark Rundell.
  • Simo Lagnawi

    Bambara

    Performer: Simo Lagnawi. Ensemble: Gnawa London. Orchestra: ѿý National Orchestra of Wales.
  • Simo Lagnawi

    Dounia Lafou

    Performer: Simo Lagnawi. Ensemble: Gnawa London. Orchestra: ѿý National Orchestra of Wales.
  • Abel Selaocoe

    Ka bohaleng

    Ensemble: Chesaba. Orchestra: ѿý National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Clark Rundell.
  • Trad.

    iBuyile iAfrika

    Music Arranger: Abel Selaocoe. Ensemble: Chesaba. Ensemble: Gnawa London. Orchestra: ѿý National Orchestra of Wales.
  • Herbert Howells

    King David

    Singer: Christine Rice. Performer: Roger Vignoles.
    • Handel; Brahms; Wolf; Duparc; Howells.
    • EMI.
    • 26.
  • Herbert Howells

    String Quartet No 3, 'In Gloucestershire'

    Ensemble: Dante Quartet.
    • NAXOS.
  • Joseph Haydn

    Piano Trio in G major H.15.25 'Gypsy rondo' (3rd mvt)

    Ensemble: Beaux Arts Trio.
    • Haydn: Piano Trios Nos. 24-27: Beaux Arts Trio.
    • Philips Classics.
    • 006.

Broadcast

  • Sun 15 Aug 2021 19:00

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