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