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The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
Origins & Diaspora
October 17, 2018
Harold Prince Theatre
PLA Presents
Runtime: 70 minutes
A unique, interactive chamber music experience with members of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. Performed in the round, host
Jim Cotter will provide background and insight on each work and lead conversations with the musicians between pieces. The performance concludes with a casual audience Q&A.
Program: Origins & Diaspora: West African musical traditions and influences in classical music
- Halim El-Dabh (1921-2017) – Thulathiya for Flute, Violin, and Piano
- Emmanuel Gyimah Labi (b.1950) – The Lotus for Solo Piano
- Fred Onovwerosuoke (b.1960) – Five Sketches for Flute, Violin, and Piano
- Godwin Sadoh (b.1965) – Illusions for Violin and Piano
- Godwin Sadoh (b.1965) – Three Pieces for Solo Flute
- Joshua Uzoigwe (1946-2005) – Oja Suite for Flute and Piano
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- Wednesday, October 17 @ 7:30 PM
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Photo credit: Mark Garvin
