Peter Henderson Performs '24 Studies in African Rhythms' of Fred Onovwerosuoke, 7:30 PM April 2 Christ Church Cathedral

[Fred Onovwerosuoke]

Composer Dr. Fred Onovwerosuoke tells AfriClassical this performance by pianist Peter Henderson will be a World Premiere performance of all 24 Etudes at one concert:

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Saturday, April 2, 2011, 7:30 pm

Christ Church Cathedral

1210 Locust St.

Peter Henderson will perform The People United Will Never Be Defeated! by Frederic Rzewski and 24 Studies in African Rhythms by fellow St. Louisan Fred Onovwerosuoke. The People United is a theme and 36 variations on “El pueblo unido jamas sera vencido,” a song from the Unidad Popular coalition in Chile. Extended techniques and technically demanding passages build to frequent, forceful climaxes.

Mr. Henderson is a strong advocate of new music, having given several premieres of solo piano works over the past several years. In addition to solo recitals, Henderson has performed with noted German violist Roland Glassl, the Ilex Piano Trio, the Garth Newel Piano Quartet, and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

“In the classical music crowd in St. Louis, Henderson is a name to conjure with – up there with David Robertson, the musical director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, who makes use of Henderson’s talents often. Onovwerosuoke, who produced and executive-produced this recording, selected an exciting variety of tunes and tempos for Henderson’s expert hands.” –Chris King, St. Louis American

African Musical Arts, Inc. Presents New CD Release, 'Libera,' With Soprano Marlissa Hudson

ST LOUIS (January 4, 2011) — American soprano Marlissa Hudson has been described as a 'superb lyric coloratura' (St. Louis Post-Dispatch). With widely varied roles both on the operatic and concert stage, including Bess in Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess and Zerbinetta in Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos, Ms. Hudson continues to earn glowing critical reviews. In an age where the classical music industry competes to maintain and attract new audiences, the very charming Marlissa, accompanied by pianist Peter Henderson, offers a new voice. The album is refreshing, conservatively mixed for intimate listening. In my opinion, the sampling of composers is deliberately mixed, as composer and producer Fred Onovwerosuoke puts it, "music by new American immigrants along with the usual staple of standard repertoire.” This CD draws both classical music buffs and music enthusiasts, alike.

- Melanie Knolls

African Musical Arts, Inc.

Presents New CD Release

African Musical Arts, Inc. 3547 Olive Street, Suite 110, St Louis MO 63103

Tel: 314-652-6800 Email: info@africarts.org Web: www.africarts.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: January 4, 2011

Organization: African Musical Arts, Inc.

Phone: (314) 652-6800

Email: info@africarts.org

Peter Henderson

'Twenty-Four Studies in African Rhythms' of Fred Onovwerosuoke Jan. 25 by Peter Henderson, Piano

[Fred Onovwerosuoke]

Dr. Fred Onovwerosuoke of African Musical Arts, Inc. brings this news to the attention of AfriClassical:

http://fredomusic.com
“Composer Fred Onovwerosuoke’s diverse background has given rise to a varied compositional style. Born in Ghana to Nigerian parents, Onovwerosuoke grew up in both countries and eventually naturalized in the United States. 'FredO,' as friends call him, has traveled in more than thirty African countries doing field work and analyzing some of Africa’s abundant music traditions.”

Maryville.edu
Faculty Recital
Peter Henderson, piano
Monday, January 25, 2010; 7:00 pm
Maryville University Auditorium
St Louis, Missouri USA
“The program features Peter Henderson, DM, assistant professor of music and frequent pianist with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.”

Selected Études, Frédéric Chopin Étude in C-sharp minor, op.10 no.4 (1810-1849)
Ballade No.3 in A-flat major, op.47, Frédéric Chopin

Twenty-Four Studies in African Rhythms, Vol. I, Fred Onovwerosuoke
1. Okoye (1987, rev. 2007) (b. 1960)
2. Edo (1986, rev. 2006)
3. Udje (1990, rev. 2007)
4. Tunis (1990, rev. 2006)
5. Jali (1997, rev. 2006)
6. Iroro (1988, rev. 2007)
7. Herero Wedding Dance (2007)
8. Ayevwiomo Dance I (2007)
9. Ayevwiomo Dance II (2007)
10. Barka (2007)
11. Ayevwiomo Dance III (2007)
12. Agbadza (2007)

Carnaval, op.9, Robert Schumann