La Jolla Music Society
Abel Selaocoe & Bantu Ensemble
“One of the most captivating performers [of] the classical music world…nobody else could have made this.”
– The Guardian
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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.”
Abel’s concert at The Conrad last season was an unforgettable night of music—don’t miss your opportunity to see Abel again before he appears at Carnegie Hall!
