Fela Sowande
1905 - 1987
Nigerian
Summary
“Fela” Sowande was a Nigerian musician and composer. Considered the father of modern Nigerian art music, Sowande is perhaps the most internationally known African composer of works in the European “classical” idiom.
Performances
25th November 2024
- PERFORMERS
- New York Youth Symphony Crescendo
- CONDUCTOR
- Tanatchaya (Tanya) Chanphanitpornkit
- LOCATION
- Merkin Hall at the Kaufman Center, New York, NY, United States of America
25th November 2024
- PERFORMERS
- New Philharmonia Orchestra
- CONDUCTOR
- Jorge Soto
- LOCATION
- Grace Episcopal Church, Newton, MA, United States of America
12th December 2024
- PERFORMERS
- Mercer Island High School Orchestra
- CONDUCTOR
- Bryan Kolk
- LOCATION
- Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center, Seattle, WA, United States of America
19th April 2025
- PERFORMERS
- Mercer Island High School Orchestra
- CONDUCTOR
- Bryan Kolk
- LOCATION
- Carnegie Hall Stern Auditorium Perelman Stage, New York, NY, United States of America