Transcultural Visions: Harmonies From Classical Melodies, Journey Through African Classical Music in London, England March 3rd and 18th

Harmonies from classical melodies

Journey Through African Classical Music

Transculturalvisions (www.transculturalvisions.com) presents Harmonies from Classical Melodies, inspired by the rich heritage of African classical music, featuring the Singing Cultures Choir accompanied by dynamic pianist Kevin Satizabal, acclaimed soprano Victoria Oruwari, and renowned flautist Rowland Sutherland.

There are two London dates for Harmonies from Classical Melodies. Saturday 3^rd March 2018, 6.45pm, St. George’s Church, Bloomsbury Way, WC1A 2HR http://www.stgeorgesbloomsbury.org.uk/find.htm; and Sunday 18th March 2018, 6.45pm, Carmelite Church, 41 Kensington Church St, W8 4BB https://carmelitechurch.org/contact/. Tickets £10.00 adults; £5.00 children http://transculturalvisions.com/tickets/

Established in 2014, Transculturalvisions delivers creative projects inspired by the cultural experiences and heritage of Britain’s diverse communities.

Harmonies from Classical Melodies is inspired by the music of African composers featuring the Singing Cultures Choir performing notable works by Fela Sowande and Ayo Bankole, African folksongs and new works created by the choristers, led by British-Nigerian soprano and choral director, Victoria Oruwari. There will be a narrative performance capturing the journey of the choir. The programme also features celebrated flautist Rowland Sutherland performing solo flute pieces by contemporary African composers Justinian Tamusuza (Uganda) and Bongani Ndodana-Breen (South Africa).

Bilkis Malek, founding Director of Transculturalvisions says, “Harmonies from Classical Melodies is the culmination of the second chapter of the Singing Cultures journey. Last time choristers were inspired by African Classical Music to feel ‘anything is possible’. This time they have delved deeper into the challenges for building that ‘better world’ imagined by African composers. The result is thought provoking melodies honest about the challenges for ‘humankind’ but which also leave you with a real sense of ‘hope’.”

Harmonies from Classical Melodies will be at two prestigious London venues, St. George’s Church, Bloomsbury Way, WC1A 2HR; and Carmelite Church, 41 Kensington Church St, W8 4BB.

Full details, including ticket information can be found at: http://transculturalvisions.com/tickets/

See the event promo video https://youtu.be/KHPBS9M and Book Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/transculturalvisions-12244455380 "