R.I.S.E.
Chineke! Orchestra joins forces with George the Poet for a night of music, spoken word and poetry around the themes of Resilience, Identity, Strength and Equality.
George the Poet, an artist whose work is often deeply political, collaborates with Chineke! Orchestra, Europe’s first professional orchestra made up of Black and ethnically diverse musicians.
George the Poet brings his insight and poetry to the issue of the climate emergency, exploring it not just as an ecological issue but one of justice too, with Black communities disproportionately affected.
A powerful artistic meeting, combining political and artistic interests, the evening features brand new work and a guest appearance from Ayanna Witter-Johnson.
Performers
Chineke! Orchestra
Enyi Okpara conductor
Laura Ayoub violin
Moses Olukayode talking drums
RENU (Renu Hossain) tabla
Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno nyatiti
George Mpanga (George the Poet)
Ayanna Witter-Johnson vocals, cello
Repertoire
Ayanna Witter-Johnson: Open our eyes; Creation (1st movement of Song of the Prophets: A Requiem for the Climate (with other movements by Daniel Kidane, Shirley Thompson & Roderick Williams))
Improvisation
Max Richter: Spring from Vivaldi's Four Seasons Recomposed
Daniel Kidane: Ruin (2nd movement of Song of the Prophets: A Requiem for the Climate (with other movements by Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Shirley Thompson & Roderick Williams))
Improvisation
Max Richter: Summer from Vivaldi's Four Seasons Recomposed
Shirley J Thompson: Recovery (3rd movement of Song of the Prophets: A Requiem for the Climate (with other movements by Ayanna Witter-Johson, Daniel Kidane & Roderick Williams))
Improvisation
Max Richter: Autumn from Vivaldi's Four Seasons Recomposed
Roderick Williams: Redemption (4th movement of Song of the Prophets: A Requiem for the Climate (with other movements by Ayanna Witter-Johson, Daniel Kidane & Shirley Thompson))
Improvisation
Max Richter: Winter from Vivaldi's Four Seasons Recomposed
Ayanna Witter-Johnson: New roots
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