The Oracle feat. Abel Selaocoe | Manchester Collective

The Oracle is the latest evolution in Manchester Collective’s ongoing collaboration with the astonishing cellist, singer and composer Abel Selaocoe.

After filling concert halls across the UK, we’re delighted to bring you the online premiere of this life-affirming show, live to your living room!

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PROGRAMME

Improvisation
Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto for Strings in G Minor, RV 156
Picforth – In Nomine
Oliver Leith – Honey Siren: II. (Full Like Drips)
Improvisation
Abel Selaocoe – Camagu

Igor Stravinsky – Concerto in D for Strings
Abel Selaocoe – Tshepo
Mica Levi – Love
Trad. (Denmark) – Brudestykke (Bridal Piece)
Abel Selaocoe – Kea Mo Rata

LINE-UP

Solo Cello – Abel Selaocoe
Violin – Rakhi Singh, Julian Azkoul, Simmy Singh, Anna Tulchinskaya
Viola – Ruth Gibson, Lucy Nolan
Cello – Colin Alexander, Waynne Kwon
Double Bass – Hugh Kluger
Bass Guitar – Alan Keary
African Percussion – Mohamed Gueye

Live Sound – Joe Reiser
Lighting Design – Lewis Howell
Film – Lisa Thomson
Recording and Mix – Alex James, Samuel Jones

Filmed live at the Southbank Centre in London, April 2022

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