Wẹ́rẹ́ (Mixed Chamber Ensemble)

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"Wẹ́rẹ́" for mixed chamber ensemble (clarinet, horn, violin, cello, and piano) is a vibrant composition that blends traditional African musical elements with contemporary chamber music. Commissioned and premiered by Àkójọpọ̀ for their 2023 African Art Music Commissioning Project, this piece utilizes the anhemitonic pentatonic scale and features a dynamic interplay of melodic fragmentation and improvisation. It highlights intricate polyrhythms and rhythmic patterns, including distinctive bell patterns and ostinatos, creating a richly textured and engaging performance experience. With its unique fusion of traditional and modern elements, "Wẹ́rẹ́" offers a compelling exploration of rhythm and harmony in a chamber music setting.