Abel Selaocoe, Violoncello

Concerts with the South African cellist Abel Selaocoe are always an experience. Not only because he combines his classical and virtuoso mastery with body percussion and singing from his homeland, but also because he repeatedly seeks contact with the audience. Most recently, Selaocoe transformed the Elbphilharmonie into a large choir and ensured magical moments during his concert with the Aurora Orchestra. Even with his solo programmes, he captivates people all over the world. The »Telegraph« described him as a »brilliantly talented one-man band« due to his unique combination of cello, rhythm and singing.

PERFORMERS

Abel Selaocoe violoncello

PROGRAM

Michel van der Aa, Abel Selaocoe
Folk Tales for Voice, Violoncello and Live Electronics

Ben Nobuto
New Work

Abel Selaocoe
new works

Johann Sebastian Bach
Ausgewählte Sätze aus: Suiten für Violoncello solo Nr. 3 BWV 1009, 5 BWV 1011 und 6 BWV 1012

Colin Alexander
Alva’s Riff

Kit Downes
52 Studies for Right Hand (excerpts)