Orchestra
Live at the Centre: Seckou Keita’s African Rhapsodies
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
- Great for groups
- First-timer friendly
- Date
- Sun, 25 Apr 2027
- Time
- 20:00 · 2h 0m
- Venue
- CBSO Centre, Birmingham
- City
- Birmingham
- Conductor
- Clark Rundell
- Tickets
- from £15
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Summary
Seckou Keita joins Clark Rundell and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra at the CBSO Centre to perform African Rhapsodies and the Ataya Sonata for kora and ensemble.
Why it's fantastic
This performance bridges two worlds, placing the delicate, harp-like sounds of the West African kora alongside a full orchestral section. You will hear how Seckou Keita weaves ancient Senegalese traditions into a symphonic setting, creating a rich and melodic atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive over two hours.
Programme
- 01Seckou Keita (arr. D.Mantovani): African Rhapsodies
- 02Seckou Keita: Ataya Sonata
Soloists
- Seckou Keita kora
