Tuesday 3 February at 7:30pm
University Concert Hall
€5-€30
"For once, believe the hype. Abel Selaocoe - a once in a generation, one of a kind musician - really is all that is claimed for him."
Home is a feeling - complex, beautiful, and true.
Join visionary cellist Abel Selaocoe for an electrifying performance that explores belonging, identity, and the bonds that hold us together.
From the tender glow of Lerato (Love) to the powerful Qhawe and the triumphant Ibuyile l’Africa is Back, Abel’s music fuses South African folk traditions with Western classical sound in a way that is both deeply rooted and utterly groundbreaking.
He is joined by percussionist Bernhard Schimpelsberger and bassist Alan Keary for a thrilling blend of old and new - a dazzling meeting of Europe and Africa.
Around him, Janáček’s raw drama, Debussy’s quiet intimacy, and Sibelius’s luminous warmth create a tapestry of sound that roams across continents - yet somehow, always, leads us home.
Featuring:
Abel Selaocoe | Cello /Vocals /Director
Alan Keary | Bass Guitar
Bernhard Schimpelsberger | Percussion
Programme:
Janáček Suite for Strings
Selaocoe arr.Thomas Lerato (Love)
Debussy Cello Sonata
Sibelius Romance in C major
Selaocoe Qhawe (Hero)
Selaocoe Ibuyile l’Africa (Africa is Back)
Selaocoe arr. Thomas Kea Morata (I Love Them So)
