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Chineke! Orchestra: Cultural Harmonies

Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason makes her solo debut with the orchestra in a night of depth and diversity, under the baton of Kevin John Edusei.

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This concert is not just a gathering of musical talent but also a celebration of the familial bonds within the Chineke! Orchestra.

The concert opens with the UK premiere of the dynamic sounds of Derrick Skye’s Prisms, Cycles, Leaps.

A founding member of the Chineke! Orchestra, Isata Kanneh-Mason makes her highly anticipated solo debut with the orchestra this evening.

Her performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No.3 promises to be a deeply personal and poignant interpretation, reflecting her intimate connection with the ensemble.

The programme culminates with another UK premiere; this time of Brian Raphael Nabors’ Concerto for Orchestra, a composition that marries the traditional richness of orchestral sound with the freshness of contemporary musical innovation.

With Edusei’s seasoned leadership and Kanneh-Mason’s debut performance, the evening is set to be a harmonious blend of heritage and innovation, showcasing the depth and diversity that define the Chineke! Orchestra.

Performers

Chineke! Orchestra

Kevin John Edusei conductor

Isata Kanneh-Mason piano

Repertoire

Derrick Skye: Part 1 from Prisms, Cycles, Leaps (UK premiere)

Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No.3

Interval

Brian Nabors: Concerto for Orchestra (UK premiere)

Need to know

Age guidance
For ages 7+

For your visit

This event is held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre

The Queen Elizabeth Hall is open from 90 minutes before events start until they finish. It’s closed at all other times.