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Abel Selaocoe
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Abel Selaocoe, Bach, Ola Gjeilo, Tavener and Trad/South African

Abel Selaocoe cello; Bernhard Schimpelsberger percussion; SANSARA

Programme & Song Text
Date
Tue 13 May 2025, 7.30pm
Tickets
Archived Event
Duration

This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval

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Important Information

Slight Change of Programme and Running Order

Please note that the programme and running order for the above concert has changed slightly and will now be as below.

Artists

  • Abel Selaocoecello
  • Bernhard Schimpelsbergerpercussion
  • SANSARA
    • Lucy Cox soprano
    • Fiona Frasersoprano
    • Daisy Walfordsoprano
    • Clover Willissoprano
    • Laura Baldwinalto
    • Amy Blythealto
    • Anna Semplealto
    • Thomas Castletenor
    • Jacob Ewenstenor
    • Will Wrighttenor
    • Jonathan Prattbass
    • Thomas Lowenbass
    • Ben Tomlinbass
    • Tom Herringartistic director, bass
    • Thomas Bennettbass
    • Harry Brookes-Owenbass
    • Tom Raynerbass
    • Ben Cunninghambass

Programme

  • Trad/South African
      • Nagula
        (arranged by Abel Selaocoe)
      • Emmanuele
        (arranged by Abel Selaocoe and Fred Thomas)

Interval

  • Trad/South African
      • Tsohle, tsohle
        (arranged by Abel Selaocoe and Fred Thomas)
      • Bawo
        (arranged by Mzwandile Mabuza)

Overview

Hymns of praise sung from the heart were a natural part of everyday life for Abel Selaocoe, whether at home or in church. The South African cellist, vocalist, composer and improviser returns to Wigmore Hall with a celebration of the divine and the human spirit in collaboration with vocal collective SANSARA led by Artistic Director Tom Herring.

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

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