A Classical Kaleidoscope with Chineke! Wind Ensemble

Western classical music owes so much to folk traditions from around the globe, so we're shining a spotlight on the places that don't always get their due. Vibrant sounds from the Americas, the Caribbean, India, and Eastern Europe, all woven together for one unforgettable evening.

The programme features folk-inspired works by William Grant Still, György Ligeti, Lina Mathon-Blanchet, Valerie Coleman, Reena Esmail, Carlos Simon, Victor Agudelo and Paquito d’Rivera, drawing on American spirituals, Indian raag, South American folk songs and traditional dance music. There will also be the London premiere of The Return, a bold new wind quintet by Chineke! Composer-in-Residence Nneka Cummins. To make the programme personal, each member of the quintet brings a folk song connected to their own heritage. Expect a musical jukebox that celebrates the versatility of the wind quintet and the traditions that continue to shape classical music.