Ezra Escobar explores elements of folk music interpreted though European and Asian influences in this solo cello repertoire.
The programme moves between Hindustani raga, Baroque dances, 16th century English sacred music & East Asian folk songs, stretches the sonic boundaries of the cello, evoking sounds from instruments and traditions around the world.
Programme
Reena Esmail Varsha 5’
Bach Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 18’
Caroline Shaw in manus tuas 9’
Bright Sheng Seven Tunes Heard in China 19’