Afroclassical Project
From 28 November to 28 November Germany / Cologne
Line-up
Aitua Igeleke – guitar, artistic director
Marcos Costa – flute
Jorge Silva – harpsichord
Programme
Works by Chevalier de Saint-George, Ignatius Sancho, Tania Leon and Aitua Igeleke
The aim of Afroclassical is to restore to composers from the African diaspora the space, visibility and recognition they deserve – and to establish them as an integral part of the early music scene. Aitua Igeleke has rearranged a diverse repertoire for the trio – ranging from chamber music to opera arias. On stage, she embodies figures such as Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George, amongst others, combining musical interpretation with biographical storytelling. Igeleke herself feels at home in many genres, from classical music to jazz and Afrobeat. Her own compositions also feature in the Afroclassical Project.
The aim of Afroclassical is to restore to composers from the African diaspora the space, visibility and recognition they deserve – and to establish them as an integral part of the early music scene. Aitua Igeleke has rearranged a diverse repertoire for the trio – ranging from chamber music to opera arias. On stage, she embodies figures such as Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George, amongst others, combining musical interpretation with biographical storytelling. Igeleke herself feels at home in many genres, from classical music to jazz and Afrobeat. Her own compositions also feature in the Afroclassical Project.
In cooperation with the Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum and the Institut français Cologne.
