Atótó Arére (Soprano + Chamber Orchestra)

Product Information: Our Full Package comes with a Master score as well as individual parts, interpretative resources and a full audio recording

Product Content:
- Sheet Music
- Program Notes
- Performance Audio Recording
- Pronunciation Audio

"Atótó Arére" for soprano and chamber orchestra, commissioned and premiered by Àkójọpọ̀ for their 2023 African Art Music Commissioning Project, is a vibrant celebration of Yorùbá musical traditions. This work, inspired by the Yorùbá folksong tradition and the Nigerian percussionist Abiké Ìlù, features enchanting melodies and intricate rhythmic textures. Utilizing a pentatonic scale and the "Orin Osun" style, the composition integrates elements such as piano imitating the clave, violins mimicking the omelé batá drum patterns, and winds adding colorful improvisations. The soprano's expressive performance is complemented by the orchestral ensemble, capturing the essence of traditional Yorùbá music through a contemporary lens.