Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Decus Ensemble at The African Concert Series, 27th August, 7:30 PM, London

Decus Ensemble, Sutton House 
(c.Richard Duebel)


The African Concert Series presents the Decus Ensemble on Tuesday, 27th August, 7.30pm at St Stephen Wallbrook, London EC4N, who will perform String Quartets by African composers.
The programme features:
Godwin Sadoh (Nigeria) – Egba Musical Totem for String Quartet
Akin Euba (Nigeria) - String Quartet
Bongani Ndodana-Breen (South Africa) – Apologia in Umzimvubu  

Decus Ensemble was founded in 2018 by London -based Nigerian oboist Uchenna Ngwe. The ensemble specialises in "uncovering hidden gems of chamber music", exploring the music and histories of Black Caribbean and African classical composers . 

The performers on the evening will be: 
Violins: Tania Passendji, Hazel Correa.
Viola: Clifton Harrison Cello: Samara Ginsberg

The concert is part of The African Concert Series curated by Nigerian-Romanian pianist Rebeca Omordia in partnership with The Institute of Art & Music AMI5.
Media partners: Colourful Radio, Fourchiefs Media

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