South African cellist Abel Selaocoe has established himself as a leading voice of reimagining classical music. Redefining the parameters of the cello, he moves seamlessly across a plethora of genres and styles, from collaborations with world and jazz musicians, to concertos and solo performances. Returning to The Conrad with his Bantu Ensemble, Selaocoe combines virtuosic performance with improvisation, singing and body percussion, and is devoted to composing works and curating programs that highlight the links between Western and non-Western musical traditions, broadening the horizons of classical music to reach a more diverse audience. In 2023 he was awarded the RPS Instrumentalist Award for his performances and collaborations which “blaze with creation, sending audiences home on a high.”
Admission/Cost: $58 - $100
Location:
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
7600 Fay Avenue
La Jolla, California
Thursday, October 24 - 7:30 PM
